Manager, Zero Emission Freight (Brazil)

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

Core to C40’s value and effectiveness is an ability to be responsive to the needs of all C40 cities and focus services and support on the areas of greatest opportunity for city action and climate impact – both at the individual city level and across our regional and global networks. Our regional management structure better enables C40 to leverage relationships between peer cities and technical and financial partners regionally and globally and to be more responsive to local needs and conditions.

To manage these efforts, C40 Regional Directors are positioned in seven regions: Africa, Europe, North America, Latin America, East, Southeast Asia and Oceania, Central East Asia, and South & West Asia. The Regional Directors, guided by the C40 Regional Business Plans, act as the ambassadors for their regions, to ensure that the organisation can deliver effectively at a regional level considering specific geographic, cultural, language and other differences. This post sits within the Latin America Regions & Mayoral Engagement department, which is responsible for managing the delivery of climate action for the 13 C40 cities in the region.

Team Description

This post sits within the Latin American team of the Regions & Mayoral Engagement department. This team is responsible for managing the delivery of climate action for the 13 C40 cities in the region. The team is led by the Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director, along with the Director of Implementation, who are ultimately responsible for the implementation of cities’ Climate Action Plans, C40’s Regional Business Plan, Leadership Standards and High Impact Actions, and the objectives agreed with government, philanthropic and commercial donors.

The team delivers the Laneshift Initiative in Brazil, focused on accelerating the transition to zero emission freight transportation in the cities of Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The initiative works across three main workstreams: policy development, competitive finance solutions, and charging infrastructure deployment. A key component of the initiative is the e-Dutra green corridor, Brazil's first zero emission freight corridor connecting São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, developed in partnership with Smart Freight Centre, Calstart, WRI, ICCT, and WBCSD.

Through tailored city-level interventions, regional workshops, and multi-stakeholder engagement, the initiative aims to put Brazilian cities on track for accelerated zero emission freight adoption, ensuring the transition is fair, inclusive, and aligned with national decarbonization goals.

The position will be part of a team managing and coordinating the day-to-day delivery of the Laneshift Initiative and other zero emission freight efforts in Brazil. They will work closely with the rest of the regional team in Latin America and other C40 colleagues working on transport, finance, air quality, business engagement, inclusive climate action, and related areas to provide input, insights, and support on the adoption of inclusive, fair, and just approaches to climate action planning and implementation, with particular focus on the role of sustainable transportation in achieving broader climate goals. C40 aims to provide cities with the adequate tailored resources they need so the implementation of climate actions have a transformative impact in urban systems, governance, and socio-economic structure.

Position Description:

The postholder will be a key member of the Zero Emission Vehicles team at C40 and will support the Latin American Regional team on the Laneshift Initiative implementation in Brazil. The postholder will work with the Director of Implementation, among other team members from the Zero Emission Vehicles Programmes, to support Laneshift project delivery by:

• Managing the day-to-day execution of the project's workplan across policy, competitive finance, and charging infrastructure workstreams in Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo the e-Dutra green corridor;
• Coordinating with partner organizations (Smart Freight Centre, Calstart, WRI, ICCT, WBCSD) and ensuring effective collaboration;
• Managing consultancies and technical service providers, including defining scopes of work and monitoring deliverables;
• Monitoring project KPIs and preparing comprehensive reports and presentations for internal teams, the project founder, and external stakeholders;
• Leading business engagement efforts and facilitating collaboration between public and private stakeholders, including fleet operators, commercial vehicle manufacturers, charging point operators, financial institutions, and government entities;
• Ensuring strategic alignment with the founder's expectations and C40's global and regional directives.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management and Implementation: Manage the day-to-day execution of the Laneshift Initiative workplan in Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro, and the e-Dutra green corridor, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget, in coordination with the Head of Laneshift Brazil and C40 colleagues. Coordinate with partner organizations (Smart Freight Centre, Calstart, WRI, ICCT, WBCSD) to ensure aligned implementation and effective collaboration.
• Consultancy and Service Provider Management: Manage consultancies and technical service providers, including defining scopes of work, monitoring deliverables, and ensuring quality outputs. Develop and maintain project timelines, risk registers, and budget tracking systems.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting: Monitor and track project KPIs, preparing regular progress reports and presentations for internal teams, the project founder, and external stakeholders. Develop and maintain comprehensive reporting systems, including organization of data sources and analysis for donor reporting and internal evaluation. Support the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track progress toward the initiative's objectives and document outcomes.
• Communications and Materials Development: Prepare briefing materials and communication materials for various audiences, including mayors, city officials, and business leaders, and collaborate with C40's communications team to showcase project achievements and impact.
• Business Engagement & Public-Private Coordination: Support business engagement efforts with fleet operators, logistics companies, vehicle manufacturers, charging infrastructure providers, and other private sector stakeholders. Facilitate public-private partnerships and dialogues to advance zero emission freight adoption.
• Government Coordination: Coordinate with local governments in Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to ensure alignment between project activities and city priorities. Support the development and execution of stakeholder engagement strategies, including workshops, roundtables, and technical working groups.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Identify and cultivate relationships with new potential partners and stakeholders to expand the initiative's impact. Serve as the primary point of contact for project coordination between cities, partners, and C40 global and regional teams.
• Strategic Alignment and Coordination: Ensure consistent communication and alignment with the project founder regarding priorities, progress, and strategic direction. Ensure strategic alignment between local implementation, regional priorities, and global C40 directives. Participate in relevant C40 global and regional meetings, contributing insights from the Brazil implementation.
• Scaling and Replication: Support the identification of opportunities for scaling and replicating successful approaches in other Latin American cities.
• Additional Responsibilities: Undertake additional duties as required to support the team and organisation, demonstrating flexibility and proactive problem-solving.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate is a highly organised, proactive, and adaptable professional with strong project management, business engagement, and stakeholder coordination skills. They have demonstrated experience managing complex multi-stakeholder projects in urban mobility and sustainable transportation in Brazil and/or Latin America.

The postholder will have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strategic thinking ability, and the capacity to build collaborative relationships across public and private sectors while managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. They are fluent in Portuguese and English, with Spanish proficiency highly desirable. With a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field and minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience, they are comfortable working remotely across multiple locations and time zones. We welcome applications from candidates whose experience and skills align with these requirements and who are motivated to contribute to C40's mission of driving ambitious urban climate action.

Education, Experience and Technical Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Public Policy or related field is highly desired.
• Extensive professional experience in project management and urban mobility, sustainable transportation, or related fields.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, partners, and deliverables.
• Experience managing consultancies and technical service providers, including scope definition, deliverable oversight, and quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of urban mobility and zero emission vehicle sectors in Brazil and Latin America.
• Familiarity with freight transportation, logistics operations, and the commercial vehicle ecosystem.
• Understanding of sustainable transportation policy frameworks, financing mechanisms, and charging infrastructure deployment.
• Experience with project management methodologies, KPI tracking, and reporting systems.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to organize and synthesize complex data for various audiences.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills in intercultural and multidisciplinary settings.
• Proven experience in business engagement and public-private partnership facilitation.
• Ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders including government officials, private sector executives, fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers, financial institutions, and civil society organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese and English, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and briefing materials for mayors, city officials, business leaders, and donors.
• Experience in organizing and facilitating multi-stakeholder workshops, roundtables, and technical working groups.

Organisational and Project Management Skills:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks effectively, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of high quality.
• Experience with budget management, timeline development, and risk management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, coordinating across disciplines and integrating diverse perspectives.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing priorities.
• Comfortable working in virtual/remote international environments, demonstrating accountability while supporting colleagues across multiple locations, cultures, languages and time zones.
• Proficient in using digital collaboration tools to coordinate work and maintain clear communication.

Desirable:

• Experience working with or in municipal administrations or understanding of urban governance.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder and multi-disciplinary processes.
• Spanish proficiency for effective integration with the regional team.

Other Requirements:

Applicants must already have the right to work in the location they are applying for. Moderate travel will be required as part of the role.

We seek to recruit individuals who not only have the appropriate skills and experience for the role, but are committed to carrying out their roles in line with our organisational values.

Reporting To: Public Relations Senior Manager

Term: Fixed term until 30 June 2026, (with possibility to extend if further funding is available)

Location: Brazil - 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 63,376 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:

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter. Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 26th January 2026 at 5pm GMT. 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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