Position Description<\/p>\n
\tThe Deputy Regional Director will support the C40 Regional Director and the Steering Committee cities to ensure C40 is responsive and provides effective assistance to its member cities in Africa.
\n\tThe Deputy Regional Director will work to advance cities\u2019 participation in C40 activities and support the Regional Director in the delivery of specific function of particular importance to the C40 cities in Africa to ensure that they fully comply with the C40 Participation and Leadership Standards and are actively engaged in delivering the C40 Business Plan.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities:\u00a0<\/p>\n
The C40 Deputy Director for Africa will have the following focus points in close liaison with the Regional Director:<\/p>\n
\tSupport the Regional Director in the work to build and maintain member city relationships and ensure that cities are satisfied with and benefit from their\u00a0partnership with C40.
\n\tWork with the relevant C40 teams especially the Research, Science and Innovation, City Intelligence, Business, Innovation & Economy teams to leverage a high level of engagement from cities in the region and ensure that they meet the mandatory C40 participation Standards and achieve year-on-year progress.
\n\tAssist the Regional Director with member city compliance to C40 Leadership Standards, in line with the Business Plan and reporting compliance
\n\tAssist the Regional Director and the C40 Managing Director of Regions in implementing C40\u2019s strategy for Africa including its target to support the region\u2019s cities in developing and implementing robust and ambitious Climate Action plans.\u00a0
\n\tSupport the Regional Director in identifying and facilitating opportunities for cities to collaborate with each other and with partner organisations within the region and globally.
\n\tSupport the Regional Director and C40 Communications and Events Teams to engage mayors and city staff and ensure global promotion of C40 cities in Africa.
\n\tSupport C40 City Advisers stationed in the member cities in the delivery of their project outcomes in the respective cities.
\n\tAnd any other duties appropriate to the grade.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Person Specification:<\/p>\n
\tSubstantive \u00a0 experience of working in city and\/or central\u00a0government administrations or city and climate change relevant NGO or business sectors.
\n\tFamiliarity with a network of senior contacts within cities, current\/potential partner organisations, and the Africa national governments.
\n\tProven ability to engage with decision makers, potential funders and important stakeholders, at a political or executive decision\u2010making level within cities and\/or potential organisations in Africa.
\n\tExtensive management\/leadership experience, proven skills to support the operation of the team. And ability to create a team environment with a geographically dispersed team.\u00a0
\n\tAbility to work in an international organization and across regional and cultural boundaries.
\n\tStrong inter-personal skills to manage external and internal stakeholders and relationships.
\n\tStrong technical or policy background in climate change and climate science
\n\tSignificant experience in a relevant field connected to climate change and\/or sustainable urban development.
\n\tRelevant academic degree ideally at Masters level.\u00a0
\n\tFluency inEnglish is a requirement and fluency in French will be a strong advantage.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
c40.bamboohr.com<\/p>\n
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