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 250+ staff is headquartered in New York, with offices in London, Joburg, Singapore, Delhi, Rio de Janeiro, Copenhagen, Beijing and Paris, and individual staff based across 25+ different locations, with the Office of the Chair based in Los Angeles.
The strategic direction of the organisation is determined by an elected Steering Committee of C40 mayors which is chaired by the Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti. Three-term Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg serves as President of the C40 Board of Directors, which is responsible for operational oversight. A nine-person 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 (CIFF) and Realdania.
Diversity Statement
At C40, we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore encourage a diverse pool of applicants and welcome applications from all sections of the community and would like to request you to complete the additional questions when applying, to help us monitor our recruitment and selection procedures. Although optional, we encourage you to complete these questions. For how C40 handles your personal information, please review our Privacy Notice – Recruitment.
Communications & Events
The C40 Communications & Events team is responsible for strategically positioning C40 as one of the world’s most impactful climate organizations by celebrating the ambitious, equitable action underway in C40 cities and establishing our mayors as global leaders and allies to the new climate movement. Through our global communications, campaigns and events, we aim to shift the narrative and inspire real progress on the greatest challenge humanity is facing today.
Climate Action Implementation
The Climate Action Implementation Directorate oversees C40 programmes that support cities to accelerate implementation of actions from their Climate Action Plans (CAPs). The Directorate is responsible for ensuring strong cross-team coordination and delivery to support climate action implementation through funded programmes. It engages existing and potential funders to support climate action delivery in cities, while also showcasing the results cities are achieving through these programmes. This position is being created specifically for anticipated funding by the UK Government’s Department for Business, Environment and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and this position is funded by, and working for, the C40 UKAID Programme.
Position Description
The Communications Manager, UKAID Programme will support C40 in developing and coordinating effective communication and outreach activities for the programme. This includes communicating the programme’s results and achievements, developing resources to engage cities, promoting the climate leadership of cities through marketing, media engagement, and creating compelling content for local and international press as well as digital channels.
This will involve developing an engaging and tailored approach to donor reporting that reaches both the UK government as a key audience as well as other programme stakeholders. The role will work closely with C40 colleagues around the world to ensure the achievements of all cities involved in the programme are celebrated.
The post holder will play a key role within the Communications & Events Team, with a particular focus on media relations, helping to increase the visibility of C40 and our world-leading network of mayors. They will help deliver world class campaigns and events to place cities at the very centre of the global conversation on climate.
The Communications Manager, UKAID Programme will report
directly to the Head of Media whilst working in a matrixed cross-team
with the global Climate Action Implementation team responsible for the
overall UKAID programme management, communication strategy and delivery.
The Communications Manager, UKAID programme will also work closely with
C40 communications staff and regional teams based in Africa, Latin
America and Southeast Asia.
Responsibilities:
C40 and UKAID Programme visibility
- Design and lead the delivery of a communications strategy and workplan for the UKAID programme, which meets the expectations of the project donor and aligns with the C40 Communications Strategy.
- Lead, curate and create engaging content for donor reporting.
- Ensure that UKAID programme materials are consistent with C40’s Communications & Events Strategy, and aligns with C40’s overall mission, voice and graphic identity.
- Work closely with the Climate Action Implementation team and the regional programme and C40 communications teams to support the delivery of key events across regions. These will include both C40 hosted and external events, as well as those delivered in partnership with the programme donor.
- Write high quality creative and engaging content to share across different C40 communications platforms, and to reach diverse audiences.
- Support the C40 communications team with regional communications and raise awareness of the work of the UKAID Programme globally and regionally.
- Draft media materials, including press releases, advisories, and op-eds.
- Draft scripts and creative briefings for videos and other multimedia content.
- Effectively manage the media and editorial calendar that captures all upcoming priorities for the media team, and ensure it syncs with the wider team’s project calendar.
Media Relations
- In collaboration with the Head of Media and Regional Directors, support media outreach to top-tier regional, national and global outlets.
- Draft media materials, including press releases, advisories and media briefings, for C40 and related campaigns
- Draft briefing materials to support colleagues ahead of media interviews, events and public engagements.
- Monitor C40’s media coverage on climate action implementation, providing monthly coverage reports for colleagues and funders.
Person Specification:
- Experience working in a media and communications team and a track record of supporting the delivery of impactful communications campaigns.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills and experience, with exemplary English drafting skills required.
- Experience in the development of creative and engaging content.
- Demonstrable experience of diplomatic engagement and communications, including reporting to ODA government donors. Experience having worked with the United Kingdom government and/or ODA system strongly desired.
- Excellent people skills, with a collaborative working style and experience of working across teams.
- Works well on their own initiative and can be relied on to get the job done in a busy working environment.
- Passion for environmental and climate issues; knowledge of global climate action an advantage.
- Excellent multitasking, organizational and time-management skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working for a global organization across multiple time zones and cultures is strongly desirable.
- Fluency in one or more languages (other than English) is desirable but not essential.
Other Requirements:
Applicants must already have the right to work in the country where they apply. Moderate travel may be required as part of the role.
Location and Salary:
United Kingdom - £42,064
South Africa – R700,834
Nigeria – NGN 11,498,620
Kenya – KES 2,919,570
Tanzania – TZS 72,304,061
Brazil – US$54,422
Colombia – COP 93,414,188
Mexico – MXN 554,042
Malaysia - competitive salary
Indonesia – IDR 353,774,344
Term:
Fixed-term until 30 September 2023 - with the possibility of an extension.
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. C40 may close applications ahead of the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday, 11 July 2021. C40 reserves the right to close this job opening before the closing date for applications.
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