Programme Officer, C40 Cities Finance Facility (CFF)

Position title: Programme Officer, C40 Cities Finance Facility (CFF)

Department: Climate Finance, Knowledge and Partnership

Reporting to: Programme Director, CFF

Location: Colombia, Denmark, Kenya, South Africa, & 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 5)Colombia COP 91,000,000, Denmark DKK 482,352, Kenya KSH 2,956,981, South Africa ZAR 508,182 , & UK GBP £46,256 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: Fixed Term Contract – until 31 December 2026, with possibility to extend conditional on funding

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.

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C40 Cities Finance Facility

C40 Cities Finance Facility (CFF) is an award-winning programme which was launched during COP21 in Paris in December 2015. Now in its 10th year of implementation, CFF works with cities to develop infrastructure projects that have a tangible impact on the lives of their residents. CFF is jointly implemented by C40 and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and it is currently funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). CFF was selected as a winner of the 2020 United Nations Global Action Award in the category “Financing for Climate Friendly Investment”.

The C40 Cities Finance Facility supports cities in preparing and implementing sustainable infrastructure projects. By linking infrastructure projects to finance and providing cities with the ongoing support and expertise they need, CFF turns resilient and inclusive climate action plans into real projects that make a real difference to people’s lives. From Mumbai to Medellín, Durban to Dakar, CFF has partnered with 30 cities across 4 regions, supporting 38 transformative projects in key climate action areas: nature-based solutions, renewable energy and buildings, sustainable mobility, water and waste management.

By 2030, CFF aims to reduce over 2.5 million tons of CO₂ emissions, enhance the climate resilience of 2 million people, and leverage $1 billion in climate finance.

More information on the CFF’s work can be found at www.c40cff.org.

Position Description

The Programme Officer will be an organised and proactive individual who will join and support the team to help coordinate and facilitate the effective delivery of the CFF programme to 7+ cities in Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia. The Programme Officer will support the overall delivery of the CFF programme at global and regional levels, especially in relation to reporting and communications.

The Programme Officer will support the Programme Director and CFF senior management in tracking, coordinating and documenting C40’s contribution to the overall CFF programme. The postholder will take on a variety of responsibilities, with daily interaction with senior leaders and experts across CFF and C40. The Programme Officer will coordinate relevant reporting tasks, both in terms of internal monitoring systems and translating this information into written reports and presentations on CFF activities for internal and external use. They will also help deliver CFF’s communications strategy by developing appropriate materials and managing relevant tools.

The Programme Officer will be part of a dynamic and global team of 8+ CFF staff at C40 and within a wider team of 30+ staff including GIZ. They will report directly to the Programme Director, but they are expected to work across the whole programme with frequent interaction with colleagues and experts across C40 and CFF.

Responsibilities:

Reporting (50%)

• Developing and maintaining internal monitoring systems for the C40 team of CFF, working with colleagues across the board and relevant external stakeholders ensuring information is available, organised, easy to access and up to date.
• Support the maintenance of CFF’s knowledge management system with up-to-date information on CFF’s work with its partner cities, to use as a basis for engagements, reporting and communications.
• Coordinating the development of and/or drafting relevant progress reports, narrative reports and briefing documents on CFF activities for internal and external use.
• Developing and maintaining clear and compelling documents and presentations about CFF for global and regional teams.
• In coordination with the C40 Benefits team and the Head of Knowledge and Partnerships, supporting the delivery of the CFF’s modelling activities around GHG emissions, air quality and employment benefits.

Communications (30%)

• Maintaining the CFF website (www.c40cff.org), including the creation of articles, project pages, and managing any required updates.
• Supporting the creation and dissemination of communications material and social media outreach, such as LinkedIn posts, videos and newsletters.
• Providing additional support to the CFF Communications Working Group as required.

Operations and wider team support (20%)

• Supporting CFF’s participation at milestone events - e.g., COP, C40 World Mayors’ Summit, World Urban Forum, Climate Action Weeks - through the development of relevant materials such as proposals, concept notes and briefings.
• Setting up and managing a series of external consultancy framework contracts, including for the CFF website maintenance and communications activities..
• Supporting internal procurement and financial tracking processes (e.g., audits).
• Providing overall administrative support to global/regional teams, including event coordination, meeting organisation, logistics, coordinating internal training, minutes and document preparation, etc.
• Additional duties as requested.

Person Specification:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data and information into simple messages for communication to non-technical audiences (e.g., for memos, briefings and presentations).
• Experience in managing monitoring, reporting and evaluation systems and in translating information into progress and risk reports.
• Experience in developing written materials (e.g., reports, presentations) for external, public use. Design and presentation skills are desirable.
• Experience working with and supporting senior colleagues in day-to-day activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with different partners and stakeholders.
• A natural communicator and collaborator, able to effectively manage their time, prioritise activities and accomplish tasks with minimal oversight.
• Good problem-solving, strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana) is desirable.
• International experience working across different cultures, languages and time zones is desirable.
• Passionate about the mission of C40 and the CFF and with a strong interest in addressing urban sustainability challenges.
• Experience in one or preferably more of the following fields: infrastructure finance, project preparation, cities and urban development, climate finance and/or climate change or related fields is desirable.
• Experience in working on inclusive climate action and awareness of the key challenges to develop equitable and inclusive policies and infrastructure in cities, is desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken English is a requirement. Additional language skills are desirable, in particular Spanish, French and Brazilian Portuguese.
• Comfortable working in a primarily virtual environment.

Other Requirements:

Applicants must already have the right to work in countries listed as location. Some international travel will be required as part of the role, to events and to CFF’s offices in London, Bonn and Berlin.

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.

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.

C40 offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being and work-life balance:

• Paid Time Off: Full-time employees receive 35 days of paid time off annually, which includes all national holidays.
• Company Shutdowns: In addition to the standard paid time off, C40 provides two non-contractual, non-statutory shutdown weeks each year (mid-year and end-of-year) for a full break.
• Parental Leave: All employees are eligible for up to 52 weeks of parenting leave. The first 16 weeks are paid at 100% of the employee's current salary. Weeks 17 through 52 are unpaid by C40, unless payment is required by national law.
• Flexible Working: C40 supports flexible working arrangements to enhance work-life balance, provided they align with business requirements.
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL): Employees can take TOIL to recover following periods of excessive hours or travel.
• Sick Leave: Entitlement to sick leave increases upon the successful completion of the employee's probation period.
• Employee Training: Training and development opportunities are available to all staff (excluding temporary staff and interns) after they have completed and passed their probation period.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential services, such as counselling, are accessible for short-term support.
• Pension scheme: C40 offers a pension scheme to employees in eligible locations. Availability is determined by the country of employment.
• Private Health Insurance: This is provided in countries where publicly funded healthcare is not available.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit an updated curriculum vitae and cover letter. The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 16th February 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.

To learn more about the work of C40 and our cities, please visit www.c40.org, follow us on
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For any queries about the role, please contact careers@C40.org.

C40 is an equal opportunities employer.