Manager, Urban Climate Finance and Infrastructure

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Role: Manager

Reports to: Senior Manager

Location: London preferred - applicants based in Washington D.C. and San Francisco will be considered.

Salary Range: £68,000 - £78,000 pa depending on experience,

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

ABOUT CPI

CPI is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. CPI has six offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

CPI is known as a leader in tracking sustainable investment trends, identifying innovative business models, and supporting the solutions that can drive a transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. We are unique in our focus on finance, our ability to get the right people to the table, and our analytical rigour.

ABOUT CCFLA

CPI also host the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance (CCFLA), which is the only multi-level and multi-stakeholder coalition aimed at closing the investment gap for urban subnational climate projects and infrastructure worldwide. CCFLA was launched at the United Nations Secretary General's Climate Summit in September 2014 and renewed at the United Nations Secretary General's Climate Summit in September 2019, when the Secretariat was handed over to CPI.

Today, CCFLA has 86 Members committed to deploying finance for city-level climate action at scale by 2030. Its members represent many of the world's largest city and subnational networks (C40, ICLEI, UCLG, GCOM, among others), major public and private financial institutions (World Bank, AFD, KFW, among others), governments, and international organizations.

CCFLA engages its members in knowledge, collaboration, and advocacy activities aiming to help close the urban climate finance gap. More specifically:

• Knowledge: CCFLA produces practical knowledge products that can help Members advance solutions to close the urban climate finance gap.
• Collaboration: CCFLA fosters connections and cooperation among Members engaged in scaling investments in urban climate infrastructure.
• Advocacy: CCFLA uses its expertise to inform international discussions and amplify messages from our members on the main climate forums.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Over the past five years, CPI's work in the urban and urban infrastructure sectors has experienced significant growth. CCFLA alone plans to deliver approximately 70 distinct deliverables in 2024, spanning reports, case studies, learning sessions, events, and coordination meetings. As part of our CCFLA 2024 main priorities, we're launching an adaptation and private sector stream aimed at catalysing investment in urban climate finance.

To ensure the success of these endeavours, we are seeking an individual who can contribute to leading, shaping and supporting the production of these vital deliverables, marking a crucial step forward in our mission to address climate challenges within urban environments. This is chiefly a research role, focused on providing expertise to the CPI team on urban climate finance and urban infrastructure trends and opportunities. The candidate will dedicate their full-time efforts to the CCFLA program initially, expanding to wider urban and urban infrastructure projects over time, and helping build CPI's global urban and urban infrastructure program.

We are looking for a candidate who has previous knowledge and experience working in this field.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide expert input on the direction of CCFLA and CPI's research outputs in alignment with organizational goals and emerging trends in climate finance and sustainable development.
• Engage and collaborate with CCFLA stakeholders to identify research priorities and areas for exploration.
• Support coordination and development of reports, awards and grant submissions, and other strategic communications products.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of research outputs by coordinating with internal teams and external contributors.
• Support CPI's leadership in fundraising efforts, including engaging with potential funders, developing proposals, and reviewing budgets.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff members and consultants involved in research projects. Managing a team of 2-5 people.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment conducive to innovation and knowledge sharing.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degree in Urban Studies, Economics, International Development/Affairs, Public Policy, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Substantial professional experience (senior-level) in urban climate finance, including in research institutions, major consulting firms, or other relevant organizations.
• Demonstrated success in people and team leadership in a multi-cultural context.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a collaborative approach to working in a team environment.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software applications.
• Familiarity with international climate finance mechanisms and policy frameworks is desirable.
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of a second language is an advantage.

COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• You have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• You are a competent and confident leader, who has impeccable soft skills and the ability to gain consensus across diverse perspectives, cultures, and communication styles.
• You are a stickler for detail, have strong organizational skills, and are passionate about project management and process improvement.
• You can juggle multiple tasks and priorities and adhere to set deadlines while keeping the big picture in mind.
• You are self-motivated and dependable with a passion for learning.
• You can keep calm under pressure and perform all tasks with absolute professionalism and sensitivity to internal and external client demands.
• Your values are aligned with CPI's - you believe in the importance of aligning finance with low-carbon and climate-resilient pathways and want to be part of a positive change in the world.

TO APPLY

Please attach an up-to-date CV in English and answer the three key queries below to demonstrate your suitability and interest in this role.

The deadline for submitting your application is midnight (PST) Sunday, May 19th 2024 Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis so we encourage applicants to submit at the earliest opportunity. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please be sure to add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.