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.
C40 Regions and Mayoral Engagement team:
The Regions & Mayoral Engagement Team is one of the most diverse teams in C40, with staff members located in every region of the globe, representing C40 and coordinating with local cities on the ground. One of the major roles of the Regions & Mayoral Engagement Team, and what makes us unique in C40, is promoting and utilising effective and robust communication with the mayors and their teams; meaning that the Regional Directors and Deputy Directors are often the first point of contact for any queries or concerns any of our member cities might have, and act as local Ambassadors of C40. We are involved in a wide variety of tasks throughout the year, such as: ensuring our member cities meet C40’s membership requirements (Leadership Standards); receiving feedback from our cities; supporting/ encouraging cities to commit to ambitious action and to keep active despite changing city administrations; advising on the internal preparation of fundraising proposals, programme development and events/ campaigns/ diplomacy initiatives’ design; and engaging cities on C40 programmes, initiatives, events and other activities.
C40 Climate Solutions and Networks:
C40’s Climate Solutions and Networks (CSN) team oversees six program areas focused on priority climate action sectors and interventions: Energy and Buildings; Transportation; Urban Planning and Design; Food and Waste; Air Quality; and Climate Resilience. Under these program areas, CSN operates 16 different networks that facilitate city-to-city best practice sharing on specific climate action areas, such as clean energy or zero-emission vehicles. The networks help cities replicate, improve and accelerate climate action to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. These city-only working groups provide for honest knowledge and experience exchange, enabling cities to tap into the global expertise of their peers as well as connect with technical partners. Through networks, cities find opportunities to undertake joint projects in areas of mutual interest and benefit. C40 networks also amplify individual city solutions by providing a global platform for showcasing city success. The result is that cities' climate actions to reduce GHGs, air pollutants and climate risks are bolder, fairer, and more impactful than if they were to go it alone.
A number of these programs and networks also offer direct support to cities through technical assistance projects, training, tools, and resources, often in conjunction with other C40 teams and programs. The CSN team also supports cities to deliver on the mayoral commitments made through C40’s declarations including, but not limited to, the Green & Healthy Streets Declaration, the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Declaration, and the Advancing Towards Zero Waste Declaration. The C40 declarations are statements of political leadership giving cities an opportunity to show leadership globally and locally.
A number of these programs and networks also offer direct support to cities through technical assistance projects, training, tools, and resources, often in conjunction with other C40 teams and programs. The CSN team also supports cities to deliver on the mayoral commitments made through C40’s declarations including, but not limited to, the Green & Healthy Streets Declaration, the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Declaration, and the Advancing Towards Zero Waste Declaration. The C40 declarations are statements of political leadership giving cities an opportunity to show leadership globally and locally.
Part of the C40 Climate Solutions and Networks, the Urban Planning and Design team (UPD) supports cities to accelerate sustainable and resilient planning policies and urban design practices that will help them deliver climate action in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. The UPD team runs several programs and activities, including the Land Use Planning Network, the Green and Thriving Neighbourhoods Programme and the Reinventing Cities design competition.
C40 is seeking to grow the activities of the UPD Team in the coming years to provide increased support to cities in this key field. The latest IPCC report has indeed outlined the importance of planning policies as cross-cutting enablers of emissions reduction and resilience, and as a key tool to institutionalise city Climate Action Plans.
Position Description:
The role will be reporting to C40’s Regional Director of South and West Asia and will be working closely with the C40 Urban Planning and Design Team.
This role has arisen due to the creation of a new initiative to support cities to mainstream climate action into their land use planning policies and regulations. Community Jameel, an independent, global organisation advancing science and learning for communities to thrive, has joined forces with C40 to implement the Jameel x C40 Urban Planning Climate Lab. The program aims to empower cities to mainstream climate action planning through urban planning. Two C40-led labs focused on integrating climate action in urban planning will be set up in Chennai, India, and Amman, Jordan.
The Senior Manager will lead the Jameel x C40 Urban Planning Climate Lab’s efforts on the integration of climate action planning with urban planning in South and West Asia. The program will support two cities in the South and West Asia region to integrate the actions identified in the city(s)’ Climate Action Plan into the Master Plan. The learning from this deep dive will be used to develop tools and methodology for mainstreaming Climate Action Plans through urban planning which will be shared with other cities in the region and globally.
The learnings from the deep support provided to the pilot cities will be used to develop a methodology and tools for mainstreaming Climate Action Plans through urban planning which will be shared with other C40 cities in the region and globally.
To deliver “proof of concept”, the programme also includes support to the two cities to implement a ‘pilot project’ in a smaller scale, specific area that the city will identify. eg. a neighbourhood to be revitalized or a new area of development.
The ideal candidate will have strong professional experience in urban planning, especially at the city-wide/metropolitan scale, and have participated in the development of city master plans/metropolitan land use plans. We also expect the successful candidate to be familiar with urban planning policies and tools for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and for enhancing climate resilience.Experience working with municipal authorities on program development and management will also be valued.
Given the current geographic focus of the program on South and West Asia, experience in this region will especially be appreciated.
Responsibilities:
Person Specification
Other Requirements:
Applicants must already have the right to work in India. Moderate travel will be required as part of the role.
Reporting To: Regional Director of South and West Asia
Term: Fixed Term Contract to 31st July 2026
Location: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru ,Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai - 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 3) INR 24,11,579 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 Tuesday 23rd September 2025 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.