Manager, 24/7 Carbon Free Energy at C40 Cities

• The Manager will be an experienced and proactive individual, able to manage their work independently and make the most of a complex portfolio in a high-profile area of C40’s work. They will join a team of dynamic C40 staff and will be connected to leading cities around the world. They will be passionate about working with a diverse range of cities to find practical solutions to climate change, particularly around clean energy and will work with the cities to highlight their important role in the clean energy transition.

Responsibilities: 

• Work with the African pilot city and external consultants to provide technical assistance for developing a 24/7 CFE approach. This will require budget management, reporting and program implementation. 
• Provide auxiliary support to the Energy & Buildings team for the delivery of the European 24/7 CFE pilots. 
• Support the development and delivery of the communication and outreach strategy for 24/7 CFE approach for cities in the global south. 
• Report to the funder about the grant activities, progress and outcomes achieved.
• Advise senior colleagues within C40 and represent C40 on 24/7 CFE  policies and projects in cities externally to senior stakeholders.
• Track and report to C40 senior management and funders on the grant budget, key performance indicators, milestones and deliverables, ensuring they are on schedule.
• Convene as and when required in-person and virtual meetings and communications for selected C40 cities, including developing agenda content and managing logistics, to leverage city expertise and knowledge with reference to 24/7 CFE approach. 
• Support the management of external partnership with leading institutions on 24/7 CFE and Carbon Free Energy Compact around the world to support the delivery of city commitments on clean energy.
• Contribute to fundraising activities to expand support to cities with focus on the Global South of the Clean Energy Network and the signatories of the Renewable Energy Accelerator. 
• Pro-actively collaborate with colleagues in the Climate Solutions and Networks team and in C40, including Climate Action Implementation, Research and Knowledge Management, Regions, City Diplomacy, Business Engagement, Finance and Communications and Events teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Person Specification:

• Understanding of Carbon Free Energy Compact and 24/7 CFE approach for cities. 
• Experience of developing and/or implementing carbon free or renewable energy policies, programs or projects, e.g. related to municipal procurement of carbon free or renewable energy, demand side flexibility etc , preferably across multiple cities.
• Knowledge of global best practices and different approaches to support cities in decarbonizing their energy systems and promoting carbon free energy generation and procurement and influence the energy supply at local and national scales, required.
• Proven ability in developing, delivering and reporting on programme plans, including contract and budget management.
• Experience in managing contracts and ensuring the timely submission of project deliverables by project teams
• Experience of developing and implementing policy and strategy required, preferably through working in or with city governments.
• Proven track record of working collaboratively and effectively with major global partners, such as NGOs, the corporate sector, funders and multilateral development banks.
• Fluency in English essential; fluency in another language spoken in a C40 city strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential, including proven ability to facilitate in-person workshops as well as virtual meetings or webinars.
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and strategic thinking capabilities coupled with an outcome, delivery-oriented approach required.
• International experience required, particularly working across different cultures and time zones.