C40 Cities is Seeking an Inclusive Climate Action, Senior Manager (Remote) – Apply Before 26 January 2026

C40 Cities is seeking an experienced and equity-driven professional to serve as Senior Manager, Inclusive Climate Action (ICA) – Africa. This role sits within C40’s Inclusion and Global Leadership department and is based in Kenya, with remote working arrangements. The position offers an opportunity to shape climate adaptation and resilience efforts across African cities through an inclusive, justice-centred lens.

About C40 Cities

C40 is a global network of nearly 100 mayors from the world’s leading cities, working collaboratively to confront the climate crisis and limit global heating to 1.5°C. Through science-based, people-focused approaches, C40 supports cities to build healthier, more equitable, and more resilient urban futures.

The organisation employs more than 400 staff across multiple global offices and remote locations. Its work is guided by city leadership, global research, technical expertise, and strong partnerships, with core funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies and Realdania.

C40 is deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, recognising that climate action is most effective when it reflects the lived realities of communities most affected by climate impacts.

About the Inclusive Climate Action Programme

The Inclusive Climate Action (ICA) Programme is grounded in the principle that climate justice and social justice are inseparable. The programme supports cities to design and implement climate policies that address structural inequalities while delivering mitigation, adaptation, and resilience outcomes.

Key ICA programme pillars include:

• Direct technical and policy assistance to cities
• Peer-to-peer learning and city networks
• Global leadership and mayoral advocacy
• Thought leadership through research, data, and policy analysis

Role Overview

The Inclusive Climate Action Senior Manager for Africa serves as the primary focal point for equity and inclusion within C40’s Resilient Urban Futures Programme in the region. The role provides strategic leadership, technical expertise, and coordination support to ensure climate adaptation efforts are inclusive, community-driven, and aligned with just transition principles.

The post holder works closely with city officials, C40 programme teams, consultants, and partners to mainstream inclusive climate action across city climate action plans (CAPs) and implementation processes.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Advisory

• Support African cities in implementing priority climate adaptation actions identified in their Climate Action Plans
• Ensure equity and inclusivity are embedded in adaptation policies, programmes, and delivery mechanisms
• Provide technical guidance on climate risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and adaptation planning with strong socio-economic considerations
• Design and oversee tailored technical assistance projects that advance inclusive and high-impact adaptation interventions
• Contribute to capacity building through workshops, training sessions, and peer-learning exchanges
• Act as a policy expert on key ICA themes, including:
  • Just transition
  • Gender equity
  • Informality
  • Loss and damage
  • Green jobs
  • Disability inclusion

Coordination and Programme Management

• Coordinate ICA-related activities across the Resilient Urban Futures programme and ensure alignment with C40 global approaches
• Develop annual workplans, track progress against KPIs, and document programme impact for funders and partners
• Mainstream ICA principles across programme workstreams through close collaboration with internal teams
• Identify pilot initiatives that strengthen inclusive city governance and community collaboration on adaptation
• Capture lessons learned and promote cross-city knowledge sharing within C40 networks and platforms

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with city governments, civil society organisations, community groups, and private sector actors
• Convene and influence diverse stakeholders to advance inclusive climate adaptation agendas
• Support mayoral leadership on just transition and climate justice through policy analysis and advisory input
• Engage actively in regional and global forums to amplify best practices and strengthen collaboration

Organisational Support

• Support the ICA Deputy Director and Programme Director with reporting, donor engagement, and partnership development
• Contribute to C40’s broader organisational strategy, business plan, leadership standards, and performance indicators
• Undertake additional duties as required to advance equitable urban climate action

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience working with municipal governments in Africa on climate action, adaptation, or resilience initiatives
• Strong understanding of African climate contexts and debates on equity and just transition
• Experience translating technical climate data into policy, planning, or investment decisions
• Expertise in participatory and inclusive stakeholder engagement processes
• Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across diverse teams and cultures
• Fluency in English and the relevant local language
• Legal right to work in Kenya and willingness to travel occasionally

Contract and Location

• Contract type: Fixed-term, ending 30 June 2029
• Location: Kenya (remote)
• Reporting to: Deputy Director, Inclusive Climate Action
• Salary: KSH 6,302,899 gross per annum (Grade 3, spot salary model)

Application Details

• Application deadline: Monday, 26 January 2026 at 2:00 pm GMT
• Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter in English via the C40 website
• Interviews will be conducted in English
• Early applications are encouraged, as C40 reserves the right to close the role before the deadline

C40 is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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