Senior Manager, Waste to Resources (Maternity Cover) at C40 Cities

• The Senior 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. He or she will join a team of dynamic C40 staff and will be connected to leading cities around the world. He or she will be passionate about working with a diverse range of cities to find practical solutions to climate change, particularly around waste management systems.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver Waste to Resources network work plan
• Oversee delivery of the Towards Zero Waste Accelerator;
• Directly support and advise city officials in developing and delivering projects, programmes and policies, and facilitate support through partners, including develop material for their use;
• Collaborate closely with colleagues on the food team to support cities reduce food loss and waste;
• Develop and convene in-person and virtual meetings and communications for C40 cities, including developing agenda content and managing logistics, to leverage city expertise and knowledge;
• Manage internal and external partnerships to support the delivery of assistance to cities on waste systems, with a focus on zero waste and circular economy;
• Develop communications on waste management
• Pro-actively collaborate with colleagues in the Climate Solutions and Networks team and across C40, including with the Regions, Measurement and Planning, Research, Events, Inclusive Climate Action and City Diplomacy teams, to effectively support cities in achieving their GHG reduction goals;
• Work with the Director of Food and Waste to support delivery of other priorities of the Food and Waste Programme;
• Other duties as assigned.

Person Specification:

• Strong experience in local and/or state Government, business, research and/or NGO sectors of developing/ implementing/ advising on zero waste policies, and waste and materials management projects, preferably across multiple cities;
• Knowledge of global best practices and different approaches to the waste hierarchy, zero waste and materials management systems preferred, preferably with an understanding of the role of urban waste and materials management policy, circular economy, and the financing of waste management programs; Technical knowledge about the avoidance and management of the above mentioned materials like food waste is an advantage. 
• Proven ability in developing, delivering and reporting on programme plans, including contract and budget management;
• 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; 
• Basic skills in qualitative and quantitative data management (Basic excel skills)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential, including proven ability to deliver compelling messages, develop briefings for senior leaders, and 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, languages and time zones.
• Proven strong understanding of political dynamics in cities and local governments, and of strategic and technical needs of city leaders