C40 Cities Hiring a Climate Resilience Manager in the Philippines | PHP 1.26 Million Salary | Apply by September 23
C40 Cities is inviting qualified climate and urban development professionals to apply for the Climate Resilience Manager position in Quezon City, Philippines. The role offers an opportunity to support climate adaptation and resilience programmes in Southeast Asia while working with city governments, international partners and technical teams.
The position is part of the Regions and Mayoral Engagement Department and will support the delivery of the Resilient Urban Futures programme in Jakarta and Quezon City.
The role is offered on a 24-month fixed-term contract, with a possible extension subject to funding approval. The advertised salary is PHP 1,263,408 gross per year.
Applications close on September 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM UK time.
Climate Resilience Manager Position
The Climate Resilience Manager will provide administrative, coordination, technical and project support for the Resilient Urban Futures programme.
The programme works with cities across Africa and Southeast Asia to strengthen responses to climate-related risks such as flooding, drought and extreme heat. It also promotes nature-based solutions and supports cities in developing and implementing climate adaptation measures.
In this role, the successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Implementation and Climate Resilience Advisors in the East, Southeast Asia and Oceania region.
The position will involve coordinating activities with internal teams as well as external stakeholders, including city governments, partners, consultants and other organisations.
Key Responsibilities
The Climate Resilience Manager will contribute to the smooth implementation of the programme through a combination of project management, coordination and administrative responsibilities.
Key duties include providing technical review support for programme deliverables and assisting with consultant management.
The successful candidate will also coordinate meetings, workshops and events, prepare agendas, take meeting notes and follow up on action points.
Other responsibilities include maintaining workplans, delivery trackers and monitoring platforms to ensure programme information remains accurate and up to date.
The role will also involve preparing professional materials such as presentations, programme briefs and memos.
The manager will coordinate procurement and contracting processes with Legal, Grants and Finance teams and track financial and procurement information to support programme reporting and delivery.
Additional support may be required for workshops, events, knowledge-sharing activities and other programme initiatives.
Who Can Apply?
Candidates should have technical knowledge and experience in climate adaptation and resilience, preferably within a Southeast Asian context.
Experience providing administrative or project coordination support in an international, fast-paced or multi-stakeholder environment is important.
Applicants should demonstrate strong organisational and time-management skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Experience with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office is also expected.
Experience preparing or facilitating workshops, managing consultants, or working with governments, NGOs or private-sector organisations on sustainable cities or climate change will be an advantage.
International experience working across different cultures, languages and time zones is also desirable.
Salary and Employment Details
Position: Climate Resilience Manager
Location: Quezon City, Philippines
Department: Regions and Mayoral Engagement
Contract: Fixed Term
Duration: 24 months
Salary: PHP 1,263,408 gross per year
Experience level: Manager/Supervisor
Travel: Moderate travel required
Deadline: September 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM UK time
Importantly, applicants must already have the right to work in the Philippines. If the applicant’s right to work in the listed location cannot be confirmed at the time of application, the application cannot proceed.
Employee Benefits
C40 offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
Benefits include 35 days of paid time off annually, including national holidays, as well as two company shutdown weeks each year.
Employees can also access parental leave of up to 52 weeks, with the first 16 weeks paid at 100% of their current salary, subject to applicable conditions.
Other benefits include flexible working arrangements, time off in lieu following excessive working hours or travel, sick leave, training and development opportunities, an employee assistance programme, pension arrangements in eligible locations and private health insurance where applicable.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official online recruitment system.
Applicants should not send CVs or cover letters to the recruitment email address, as the organisation states that applications can only be accepted and processed through its website.
The closing date is September 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM UK time. The organisation may close the vacancy before the stated deadline, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Final Thoughts
The C40 Cities Climate Resilience Manager role is a strong opportunity for professionals with experience in climate adaptation, urban resilience, project coordination and international stakeholder engagement.
The position combines programme delivery, climate resilience work, city engagement and project management while offering a competitive annual salary of PHP 1,263,408 and a comprehensive benefits package.
However, candidates should note that this is a Quezon City-based position and applicants must already have the legal right to work in the Philippines.
Qualified professionals interested in building more resilient and sustainable cities are encouraged to submit their applications before the September 23, 2026 deadline.
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