The Brazil Program
The program is a strategic partnership between C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM), funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, to accelerate the implementation of climate action across Brazilian cities. The programme aims to unlock delivery at scale by identifying and preparing high-impact, finance-ready urban climate projects while strengthening the institutional frameworks that support long-term transformation. It combines on-the-ground implementation with targeted support to federal and multilevel governance, leveraging Brazil’s growing climate ambition and the opportunity presented by COP30 in Belém.
Over the next two years, the program will engage at least 50 cities, supporting them to move from planning to action through data-driven project identification, readiness assessments, and capacity-building. At least 20 priority actions—particularly in sustainable transport and waste—will be prepared for implementation, with a strong focus on financial viability, social inclusion, and emissions impact. These efforts will be complemented by cross-cutting strategies on climate budgeting, just transition, and strengthened data ecosystems. Working in close coordination with federal actors and national city networks, the programme will create the enabling conditions for long-term, replicable investment in urban climate solutions across Brazil.
Alongside implementation, the program will leverage Brazil’s leadership in global climate diplomacy to elevate city voices, strengthen and establish a model of multilevel coordination for other countries, and integrate local action into the international climate agendas. With COP30 in Belém, the initiative brings visibility to the urban Amazon, supporting practical solutions in cities facing deep socio-economic and environmental challenges. It will also showcase CHAMP in action, using Brazil’s COP30 Presidency and co-chair role in the NDC Partnership to promote the inclusion of subnational contributions in NDCs. By advancing Climate Federalism and amplifying mayoral leadership—especially from the Amazon—the programme aims to inspire globally just, inclusive, and locally driven climate action.
Department Description
The C40 Corporate Services department serves as the non-programmatic support mechanism to the global organisation to ensure efficiency of day-to-day business practices. The team works collaboratively with C40 senior management and staff in providing support and guidance in human resources, information technology, grants management, budgeting, accounting and other administrative functions in accordance with C40’s internal policies, procedures and donor regulation.
The Legal team within Corporate Services specifically focuses on governance, compliance, procurement, and grants management. The team is headed by C40’s General Counsel.
Within Legal, the Grants team supports and manages contracts and grants awarded by C40 philanthropic, institutional, and corporate funders. The team supports the planning, contracting and management of restricted funds to ensure they meet C40, funder, and statutory requirements and works collaboratively with teams and departments across the organisation.
Position Description:
This position is an opportunity to contribute to an ambitious, mission driven organisation while collaborating with a passionate and diverse group of individuals.
Reporting to the Director of Grants and working with the rest of the Grants team, the Grants and Subgrants Manager will be responsible for managing the Brazil Program grant and associated subgrants. The role will have a matrix line to the Program, closely collaborating with the team for grant and subgrant management. Tasks will be set and reviewed with the Brazil Program team.
The Grants and Subgrant Manager will play a key role in ensuring compliance with funder requirements across the grant management cycle and will also be responsible for ensuring sub-granting processes are consistently implemented, from due diligence assessment through to closure. The Grants and Subgrant Manager will also be tasked with embedding grant management guidance, and with providing reactive and proactive support to the Programme team.
The role will be based in the United Kingdom. The post holder will report to a Paris-based line manager and will be closely collaborating with the Brazil program.
Responsibilities:
Person Specification:
Other Requirements:
Applicants must already have the right to work in the Brazil or the UK. Moderate travel will be required as part of the role.
Reporting To: Director of Grants
Term: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2026 (The appointment and the
duration of the role are subject to the final approval of funding)
Location: Brazil, UK - 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) Brazil (IC) USD 61,770, UK GBP £53,243 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.
Application Process:
Closing date for applications is Thursday September 11th at 5.00pm BST. C40 reserves the right to close this job opening before the closing date for applications so please do submit applications early.
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C40 is an equal opportunities employer.
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 three core strategic funders are Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation 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.