Project Manager – Climate & Logistics, Green Freight Systems

ABOUT THE COMPANY The non-profit Kühne Foundation was established by the Kühne family in Switzerland in 1976 and is one of the largest foundations in the German-speaking world. The foundation focuses on education and training as well as research and science in logistics and the transportation industry, it maintains a medical campus with two large research programs in allergology and cardiology, and it supports festivals, opera houses and concert halls in Europe. In the area of climate, the foundation develops and implements innovative ideas on how the transport and logistics sector can support more climate-friendly and sustainable development. You can find out more about our climate projects and activities on our LinkedIn profile. JOB SUMMARY As Project Manager

• Green Freight Systems, Eastern Africa, you will shape the future of logistics across the Eastern Africa region. By working closely with program leadership, government counterparts, development partners, and private sector actors, you will advance systemic shifts toward green freight solutions.The role combines technical advisory, project management, stakeholder coordination, and monitoring & evaluation functions to ensure high-quality delivery, adaptive learning, and lasting impact across green freight interventions.The role requires experience in foundation- or donor-funded organisations operating at the intersection of climate action, logistics systems, research, and policy implementation with a focus on driving sustainable systems change.About Kuehne Climate CenterThe Kuehne Climate Center (KCC) is a new subsidiary of the Kühne Foundation. Our mission is to accelerate climate-compatible development within logistics (Climate Action in Logistics) and through logistics systems (Logistics for Climate Action). We do this through applied research & thought leadership, project & advisory work, and training & capacity building, with a focus on countries of the Global South.This role is based in Nairobi, Kenya, where you’ll be at the heart of KCC’s dynamic regional operations. While our headquarters in Hamburg provides global oversight and support, your work in Nairobi will drive on-the-ground impact—collaborating closely with local teams, partners, and institutions to advance our projects in Eastern Africa. RESPONSIBILITIES What You Will DoDrive the creation of work plans, monitoring frameworks, and operational strategies for KCC’s projects on sustainable freight transport in Eastern AfricaAdvise public and private stakeholders on policies and measures for environmentally sustainable freight transportEnsure projects meet objectives, timelines, and budgets while aligning with KCC’s strategic and operational frameworksManage relationships with and coordinate collaboration among private sector leaders, associations, governments, corridor authorities, development partners and related initiativesOrganize and lead workshops, conferences, and learning events to foster knowledge sharing and collectiv