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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The Senior Manager for Transportation Finance will hold primary responsibility for the transport finance portfolio, supporting C40 and GCoM cities in developing business models and financing options for zero emission transportation solutions. C40’s current transportation finance portfolio emphasises clean bus and freight technologies, but has potential to expand to additional strategic areas including clean air, walking & cycling, public transport improvement, vehicle charging infrastructure, transport resilience and others. With an expanding team, the position offers the opportunity to continue the development of a strong global workstream as well as provide strategic input into maximising city engagement and outcomes in a key sector for climate mitigation. The position requires a strong programme manager with technical skills related to clean transportation finance, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with C40 and GCoM programmes, donors, and partners.
Responsibilities:
Lead major areas of the Clean Transportation Finance global portfolio to support implementation of the zero emission urban transport agenda.
Lead a range of capacity building and city-to-city peer support activities to strengthen city capacity to attract and utilise funding/finance for transportation.
Develop and manage partnerships aimed at increasing the supply of finance available to cities, including through development of financial innovations.
Develop and implement existing and new strategic projects including developing project/fundraising proposals and implementation strategies.
Work with C40’s Transportation Team, Regional Teams and relevant GCoM teams, as well as directly with cities and transport authorities to identify and address challenges.
Independently manage budgets and key deliverables, including data and content for written reports, defining technical assistance support, and overseeing consultants.
Person Specification:
Substantial work experience related to finance and the transportation sector, with an emphasis on city finance desirable.
Experience working with municipalities on sustainable transport projects;
Diploma in Finance, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Engineering, Climate Policy, International Relations, Economy, or related fields.
Demonstrable project management experience, including oversight of multiple concurrent projects.
Strong strategic thinking capabilities coupled with an outcome, delivery-orientated approach.
Strong abilities to work with others, both as a facilitator and an agenda driver with a highly collaborative approach to problem solving.
Experience with business case development, financial modelling and/or quantitative analysis of transportation issues desirable.
Ability to communicate complex content in a compelling manner, coupled with excellent convening and facilitation skills.
Fluent in English (spoken and written), proficiency in other languages desirable.
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