Senior Engagement Manager, Data and Tools

About the C40 x GCoM Joint Program 

The Joint Program, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, brings together C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy to work with partners on a shared agenda to:

• Increase cities’ access to finance for projects that combat the climate crisis and improve resilience;
• Ensure nation states upgrade their national climate commitments as a result of working with cities, with particular focus on city climate action being included in nation states’ climate action plans which are due in 2025 (Nationally Determined Contributions or NDCs);
• Improve the quality and ease of access to climate data so cities can start implementing the most impactful climate actions as quickly as possible. 

Climate Action Planning and Innovation (CAP&I)

The Climate Action Planning and Innovation (CAPI) team supports cities in developing and updating climate action plans (CAPs) consistent with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement, supporting cities to set ambitious goals, targets and actions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change, whilst improving equity and also exploring innovative ways to accelerate action and unlock barriers to support transformation across the full scope of city life. Specifically the CAPI team supports cities:

• capture and analyse the underlying data needed to inform effective, equitable and ambitious climate actions 
• with expert guidance for the development and mainstreaming of equitable and inclusive city-wide climate actions including addressing emissions created globally from city consumption patterns
• to institutionalise systems to implement, monitor, evaluate and report outputs, outcomes, and impacts; and 
• identify and share their innovation solutions to accelerate action and/or overcome systemic barriers. 

Position Description

The Senior Engagement Manager of Data and Tools for the C40 x GCoM Joint Program will lead the pilot program in Brazil to support Brazilian cities to develop a climate action plan and best prepare the prioritised actions eligible for implementation finance by COP 30.  The Brazil pilot program will support the Brazilian cities to understand their GHG emissions, and climate risk in order to identify high impact climate actions, enabling cities to get started with action implementation by the end of 2025 and make a measurable collective contribution to Brazil's NDC.

This role focuses on engaging cities, supporting them to gain improved access to climate data and tools, thus enabling these cities to embark on and/or continue along the climate action planning journey. In collaboration with C40 and GCoM teams, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying and collaborating with third-party data and tool providers and connecting them to Brazilian cities. 

Ultimately, the goal is to engage cities to use simplified, effective, semi-automated climate data and tools, to take data-driven climate action and report on implementation. This role will lead the testing and validation of selected data and tools with pilot cities and provide training to city authorities and partners. 

The ideal candidate will combine experience in stakeholder engagement with a technical background, an in-depth understanding of the climate data and tools landscape, and an awareness of the ongoing evolutions in this field, including emerging technologies and new data sources. Preferably, the candidate should have substantial experience in assisting city governments, especially smaller ones in Brazil through the climate action planning process.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the engagement and coordination with Brazilian cities and other stakeholders and support the engagement at national level, to ensure the actions from sub-nationals are aligned with and contributing to NDC, and demonstrating Brazil’s leadership on climate change.
• Collaborate with GCoM, C40 teams and partners to identify and leverage emerging climate data sources and tools that can be used in Brazilian cities, from global and local providers. This is to facilitate access to fit-for-purpose data and information, aiding streamlined climate action planning, particularly for cities embarking on the journey in resource and capacity limited contexts - and engage with opportunities that can scale emerging and advanced technological solutions across cities in priority countries.
• Work with consultants on the simplification and automation of climate action planning processes, to provide Brazilian cities with  accessible, no/low-cost, ready-to-use and credible climate data and tools. 
• Collaborate with cities, partners and providers for the enhancement and broadening of climate datasets and tools, ensuring their accessibility, interoperability, and integration into city decision making. 
• Lead the test and validation of selected data and tools in pilot cities and engage local authority associations and municipalities on use of the data and tools. Provide guidance for 3rd party data suppliers to help them improve the quality of their data in Brazil and in other countries where applicable.
• Work with relevant colleagues and consultants to lead cities' engagement on the climate action planning journey, including understanding data/evidence and the action selection process prioritising short-term, high-impact climate mitigation and adaptation actions.

Person Specification:

• Significant experience in engaging stakeholders of diverse backgrounds on climate action, connecting interests with action and finance for implementation. 
• In-depth knowledge of climate strategies and actions, ideally applicable to Brazilian cities. Preferably, experience in climate action planning in smaller cities.
• Experienced in developing tools and resources for climate action planning, including GHGI; scenario modelling and strategy identification; project-level emissions accounting, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Experienced in developing tools and resources for climate action planning, including Climate Risk and Impact Assessment and strategy identification and monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Exceptional analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in MS Excel and data management. Experience with new data sources (e.g., remote sensing, sensor data) and emerging technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning) is advantageous. 
• Experience in government, business or NGO sectors with a focus on sustainability and/or climate change, and experience working with or within municipal governments, preferably direct working experiences with Brazilian cities.
• Demonstrative experience in developing resources - including succinct and concise presentations, guidance and other knowledge products around capacity building.
• Demonstrated experience in working as part of a team, and in multicultural settings and across different time zones, and ability to manage multiple parallel tasks.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, combined with excellent English and Brazilian Portuguese fluency and ability to write technical materials and documents, in these two  languages is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work remotely via Zoom and with limited supervision.
• Passionate about cities, climate change and evidence-based climate action.

Other Requirements:

Applicants must already have the right to work in Brazil. Some travel may be required as part of the role.

Reporting To: Head of Data and Tools, C40 x GCoM Joint Program & Climate    Action Planning

Term: Fixed term contract until 31st  December  2025

Location: Brazil

Salary: (Grade 3)  Brazil (IC)USD 76,745 per annum

Application Process:

Closing date for applications is Friday 31st May 2024 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.

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

C40 is an equal opportunities employer.

About C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40)

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.

About The Global Covenant of Mayors For Climate & Energy

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM or Global Covenant), is a global coalition of cities and local governments with a shared long-term vision of promoting and supporting voluntary action to combat climate change and move to a low-carbon, resilient society. The alliance unites and inspires its stakeholders to strengthen global climate coherence, accelerate the energy transition, and generate locally-tailored solutions for a common purpose: creating an inclusive, just, low-emission, and climate-resilient future for all.

Co-chaired by former New York City Mayor and UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions, Michael R. Bloomberg, and Executive Vice President for the European Green Deal Maroš Šefčovič, and with the support of global and regional city networks, the Global Covenant of Mayors represents the strongest and clearest signal to national governments that cities are not only acting to stop the effects of climate change, they are leading and leading together. Mayors from across all global regions serve on the Board, and represent city networks, Regional Covenants and bring locally specific perspectives – ensuring that the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is truly led by mayors.