Background
C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities, who are working to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis, and create a future where everyone, everywhere can thrive. Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. Through a Global Green New Deal, mayors are working alongside a broad coalition of representatives from labour, business, the youth climate movement and civil society to go further and faster than ever before.
C40’s team of 400+ staff is based in offices in London, in New York, Johannesburg, Singapore, Delhi, Rio de Janeiro, Copenhagen, Beijing and Paris, and individual staff based across 25+ different locations.
The strategic direction of the organisation is determined by an elected Steering Committee of C40 mayors, which is chaired by Mayor Sadiq Khan of London and Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown. Three-term Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg serves as President of the C40 Board of Directors, responsible for operational oversight. A regionally diverse management team, led by Executive Director Mark Watts, leads the day-to-day management of C40. C40’s three core strategic funders are Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation and Realdania.
Our international staff work with the C40 network under the leadership of city governments to deliver this mission. Using a data-driven approach, our team identifies and promotes the exchange of proven programmes and policies developed by cities; provides world-class research, technical expertise and access to key partners to deliver new programmes and policies with cities; and communicates cities’ individual achievements and collective leadership.
Diversity Statement
C40 is committed to supporting and promoting equity and diversity and creating an inclusive working environment for everyone. We believe that when people with different life experiences are involved in decision-making, we deliver better.
We believe having a diverse workforce ensures we connect better with all the different communities and people affected by the climate crisis. This enables us to make better decisions which lead to better outcomes in the work we do through increased creativity, productivity, greater global impact alongside a broader perspective and approach to our work.
We welcome applicants that are diverse in terms of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. Our goal is for C40 to be an environment where everyone, from any background, can flourish and can be themselves whilst contributing to our mission. If you identify as a person with a disability, we work to provide reasonable appropriate measures and any additional support needed to provide an equitable working experience. If you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity please inform us, to provide you with the proper assistance in the application process.
C40 promotes a work culture where staff can input to improve equity, diversity and inclusion through staff-led groups and formal forums. We know that creating our ideal working environment is a learning process and we are committed to the ongoing effort.
Department Description
The position sits under the Inclusion and Global Leadership department within the External Engagement Team which helps increase the power of mayors to deliver and influence climate action by bringing together influential stakeholders and the collective voice of our mayors to influence ambitious climate policies, policymakers, and shift public opinion.
It supports bringing together cross-organisational campaigns on key topics, identifies key advocacy and diplomatic opportunities to win new allies and momentum, and brings together city and external political intelligence to inform strategic opportunities and threats on achieving climate action.
Position Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting C40’s campaigning efforts on fossil fuel phase out over the coming year. The role covers the day-to-day management of the project to support exciting moments and events that empower C40 mayors to champion a rapid, inclusive just phase-out of fossil fuels.
The role works with a wide range of C40 teams and external organisations to coordinate activities and ensure delivery in a timely and effective way. With the
successful candidate pivoting from project and administrative management, desktop research to supporting impactful resource creation.
The ideal candidate will be open and collaborative bringing a solutions-focused approach to the role. With the support of the External Engagement team, the ideal candidate will also be an effective self-starter and thrive in an often fast-paced environment. In return, the candidate will have the opportunity to be immersed in global campaigns at C40, support C40 mayors to challenge fossil fuel disinformation across a number of policy areas and deliver meaningful activities that help move the world off fossil fuels.
Responsibilities:
- Support the management of the global campaign for fossil fuel phase-out including the management of meetings, action points, and reporting.
- Support the delivery and logistics of key milestone activities including public-facing activities that mobilise C40 mayors.
- Contribute to key components of training and resource creation on the harms of continued fossil fuel use for C40 cities.
- Lead on internal communications ensuring that relevant internal stakeholders remain regularly informed of campaign developments.
- Manage procurement of consultancy services and freelancers.
- Collate, summarise and communicate the campaign outcomes.
- Support with funder management including the delivery of funder reports.
- Bring creative, exciting, innovative ideas that help bring the campaign to life and empower C40 mayors.
- Develop briefings and other effective knowledge content for city staff and C40’s teams.
- Liaise with the Campaign Project Manager and Senior Business Manager to ensure timely and accurate budget management.
- Work closely with C40 External Engagement, Research and Energy & Buildings colleagues to help meet project goals and objectives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Demonstrable commitment to the values of C40 and the urgent need to get the world off fossil fuels.
- Desktop research experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including knowledge and understanding of concise, effective communication and leading on the development of presentations, briefing documents and other communication or campaign materials, with the ability to relay the ‘big picture’.
- Strong project organisational skills including experience coordinating the delivery of complex projects across teams and familiarity with project management tools.
- Good time management skills and ability to be a self-starter and work independently.
- Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Have an open and collaborative approach to work.
- Strong problem-solving and interpersonal capabilities coupled with an outcome/delivery-oriented approach is required.
- Good attention to detail.
- Experience working with partners to drive a common goal.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office / Google Suite.
- Fluency in English is required.
Desirable:
- International experience, particularly working across different cultures, languages and time zones.
Other Requirements:
Applicants must already have the right to work in the listed locations. Moderate travel will be required as part of the role.
Reporting To: Senior Campaigns Manager Civil Society and Citizen Engagement
Term: Fixed Term Contract until May 2025 (The appointment and the duration of the role are subject to the final approval of the grant)
Location: Johannesburg, London
Salary: (Grade 5) London – GBP £44,843, Johannesburg – ZAR 493,620
Application Process:
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 11th June at 5.00pm BST. C40 reserves the right to close this job opening before the closing date for applications so please do submit applications early.