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 Regions & Mayoral Engagement Team is led by C40 Regional Directors positioned in seven regions: Africa; Central East Asia; East, Southeast Asia and Oceania; Europe; Latin America; North America; and South & West Asia. They provide regional specific support for the specific needs, priorities, political context, and capacity of each of C40’s regions and individual cities.
Working with C40’s 18 cities in Europe region has three key objectives: (1) Accelerate the delivery of climate actions in C40 European cities and across the region to deliver healthy, equitable and resilient cities; (2) Utilise the leadership of mayors to inspire and increase ambitious climate action within Europe and globally; and finally (3) reinforce multilevel governance and form stronger partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance the role of cities and help remove barriers to climate action.
Position Description:
The Regional Coordinator for Europe will be part of the Regions & Mayoral Engagement team and will closely work with the Director and Deputy Director for Europe as well as the Senior Manager of Engagement and European Public Affairs to support the participation of the C40 European member-cities in C40 activities, the engagement with C40 Mayors and the delivery of key events and projects in Europe.
The role will work with a wide range of C40 teams to coordinate activities and ensure the Europe team seamlessly and efficiently engages city officials in various C40 related projects, including regional initiatives focused on transportation, climate adaptation, sustainable food systems and energy efficient buildings. The role will also involve supporting administrative, monitoring and reporting tasks including the administration of several grant funded projects.
The ideal candidate will be an energetic and delivery-focused individual, able to adjust to an international working environment and to remote working and to effectively collaborate and build connections with colleagues across C40, cities and partners.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop skills and understanding in a range of subject areas, gaining valuable experience working with international colleagues in a fast-paced and exciting global organisation.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the role will include:
- Support the C40 Europe team in various activities, including management of meetings, delivery of mayoral events and reporting and logistical tasks.
- Support the delivery of grant funding projects that engage European cities, in coordination with other C40 teams.
- Support the engagement with C40 mayors in the region through managing correspondence and developing briefing materials and other documents.
- Coordination and support to the Europe team in internal and external meetings. This can include developing background material, desktop research, creating agendas, liaising with other C40 teams and taking notes.
- Support with regular monitoring of different C40 activities, annual data collection and internal reporting
- Coordinate as needed with the communications, campaigns and diplomacy teams in communications, campaigns and advocacy activities in the C40 Europe Region
- Provide support in tracking and reporting of political updates in European cities
- Support procurement of consultancy and event services where needed
- Assist with knowledge sharing from and among C40 cities, through bespoke case studies and other channels
Person Specification:
- Strong organisational skills and a delivery-oriented approach; ability to coordinate delivery of multiple parallel tasks working proactively and collaboratively across teams. Familiarity with project management tools preferred
- Ability to manage their own time, prioritise activities and accomplish tasks;
- Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders as part of a diverse international team
- Experienced with Microsoft Office software and Google workspace. Keen to master new software and tools;
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English. Additional communication skills in other European languages preferred;
- Passionate about the mission of C40 and a strong interest in helping cities advance equitable climate action.
- Knowledge of the climate agenda and challenges at the city level and familiarity with relevant european policies
- 1-year working experience in a similar role related to European or/and city climate policies; previous experience working in an international environment preferred
Other Requirements:
Applicants must already have the right to work in Greece. Moderate travel will be required as part of the role.
Reporting To: Deputy Regional Director, Europe
Term: Fixed Term Contract – until 31st December 2025
Location: Athens
Salary: (Grade 6)EUR 28,940 (gross per annum)
Application Process:
Closing date for applications is Friday 6th December 2024 at 5pm GMT. C40 reserves the right to close this job opening before the closing date for applications so please do submit applications early.
To learn more about the work of C40 and our cities, please visit www.c40.org, follow us on Twitter @c40cities and like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/C40Cities.
For any queries about the role, please contact careers@C40.org. Kindly note that this email address is for recruitment related queries only. We are unable to accept CVs and cover letters sent to this inbox. We can only accept and process applications that are submitted via our website.
C40 is an equal opportunities employer.
