C40 is a global leadership organization working to deliver the urgent action needed to confront the climate crisis and create a future where everyone can thrive. Our network is made up of nearly 100 of the world’s biggest, most influential cities, representing 700+ million citizens and one quarter of the global economy. C40 cities are committed to increasi...
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Knowledge broker between C40 Cities and the AfDB in order to support C40 African cities under the UMDF.
In collaboration with AfDB and C40, develop a high-level strategy for supporting African cities mobilise climate adaptation investment.
Work with C40 African cities and UMDF partner cities under the C40-AfDB collaboration to develop next generations of ambitious multi-functional climate adaptation activities.
Work with C40 Africa cities and UMDF partner cities under the C40-AfDB collaboration to offer far upstream technical adaptation support e.g. climate risks assessments, legal reviews of project ideas, climate screening etc.
Work with C40 Africa cities and UMDF partner cities under the C40-AfDB collaboration to quantify financial implications of ambitious climate adaptation activities.
Support the Senior Manager of the CFO Network for African Cities.
Lead the development of relevant knowledge-sharing and capacity-building products and services related to climate adaptation financing.
Person Specification:
Substantial experience in government, business or NGO sectors with a focus on climate action, climate finance, just transition, sustainability and/or climate change, and experience working with or within municipal governments;
Experience working in the African context on climate action, climate finance, just transition, sustainability and/or climate change;
Technical expertise in climate adaptation planning, delivery, finance and monitoring;
Experience in engaging in vertical integration processes and engaging with national authorities;
Understanding and familiarity Climate Action Plan (CAP) of C40 African cities will be an asset;
Passionate about the mission of C40 and the AfDB and have a strong interest in helping cities overcome their sustainability challenges, particularly municipal climate finance challenges;
Experience in fundraising and project management, including project development, scheduling, budgeting and management of subcontractors and sub-consultants;
International experience, particularly working across different cultures, languages, and time zones is highly desirable;
Language Skills: English and French (required); preference given to those that speak additional languages;
Excellent analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities and attention to detail for a delivery-oriented approach;
Self-solve attitude to problems and
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage professionally with C40 and AfDB Staff and C40 Cities.
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