Campaign Partnerships, Manager, Johannesburg, South Africa

Campaign Partnerships, Manager, Johannesburg, South Africa Organization: C40 Cities Country: South Africa City: Johannesburg Office: C40 Cities in Johannesburg Position title: Campaign Partnerships, Manager Department: Political Strategy and Advocacy Reporting to: Head of Campaign Partnerships Location: Johannesburg & London - Please note that if your right to work in one of the listed locations is not confirmed at the time of applying, C40 will be unable to proceed with your application. Salary: (Grade 4) Johannesburg ZAR 736,496, London GBP £54,920 gross per annum - Due to its commitment to maintain equity and fairness, C40 operates on a spot salary model. This means that our employees are paid the same salary according to their grade and location. Term: Indefinite Background 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 400+ staff is based in offices in London, in New York, Johannesburg, Singapore, Delhi, Rio de Janeiro, Copenhagen, Beijing and Paris, and individual staff based across 25+ different locations. The strategic direction of the organisation is determined by an elected Steering Committee of C40 mayors, which is chaired by Mayor Sadiq Khan of London and Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown. Three-term Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg serves as President of the C40 Board of Directors, responsible for operational oversight. A regionally diverse management team, led by Executive Director Mark Watts, leads the day-to-day management of C40. C40's two core strategic funders are Bloomberg Philanthropies and Realdania. Our international staff work with the C40 network under the leadership of city governments to deliver this mission. Using a data-driven approach, our team identifies and promotes the exchange of proven programmes and policies developed by cities; provides world-class research, technical expertise and access to key partners to deliver new programmes and policies with cities; and communicates cities' individual achievements and collective leadership. Diversity Statement C40 is committed to supporting and promoting equity and diversity and creating an inclusive working environment for everyone. We believe that when people with different life experiences are involved in decision-making, we deliver better. We believe having a diverse workforce ensures we connect better with all the different communities and people affected by the climate crisis. This enables us to make better decisions which lead to better outcomes in the work we do through increased creativity, productivity, greater global impact alongside a broader perspective and approach to our work. We welcome applicants that are diverse in terms of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. Our goal is for C40 to be an environment where everyone, from any background, can flourish and can be themselves whilst contributing to our mission. If you identify as a person with a disability, we work to provide reasonable appropriate measures and any additional support needed to provide an equitable working experience. If you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity please inform us, to provide you with the proper assistance in the application process. C40 promotes a work culture where staff can input to improve equity, diversity and inclusion through staff-led groups and formal forums. We know that creating our ideal working environment is a learning process and we are committed to the ongoing effort. Department description: The Political Strategy and Advocacy (PSA) department drives C40's work to support collective mayoral leadership on the global stage and build public and institutional support for local climate action. The department brings together expertise in political strategy, diplomacy, campaigns, policy, strategic foresight, partner and youth engagement to strengthen mayoral leadership, influence global processes, and build public and institutional support for local climate action. PSA works across C40 to translate leadership priorities into coordinated action, support high-impact initiatives, and strengthen alignment between strategy, delivery and external engagement. Position description: You will be responsible for helping to drive impactful campaign partnerships to increase, strengthen and showcase stakeholder support for mayoral climate action. You will immerse yourself in the overarching strategic priorities of C40 at both the local and global levels and use this understanding to identify the critical partners and voices needed, determine the key avenues to engage them, and define the activities required for delivery. To achieve this, you will have a laser-sharp ability to read the room, interpersonal dynamics, and politics, enabling you to rapidly build rapport and co-create successfully with partners. At the same time you will have meticulous organisation and project management skills that ensure smooth and seamless delivery of projects and reporting. You will also be highly collaborative and will work closely with issue experts from C40's Climate Solutions & Networks, Inclusive Climate Action, C40's Regions & Mayoral Engagement, Communications, Advocacy, Climate Finance, Research & Partnerships teams to design and deliver successful stakeholder engagement and campaign activities. Responsibilities: Work hand in hand with the Head of Campa

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