<div dir="ltr"><div id="spinning_leaf">Position Title: Programme Manager, Air Quality Technical Assistance </div><div id="spinning_leaf">Department: Global Initiatives </div><div id="spinning_leaf">Reporting To: Programme Director, Air Quality </div><div id="spinning_leaf">Location: London or New York City </div><div id="spinning_leaf">Salary: £ 48,844 / US $ 71,854.50 per annum </div><div id="spinning_leaf">Term: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2021<br></div><div id="spinning_leaf"><br></div><div id="spinning_leaf">Complete job description at: <a href="https://c40-production-images.s3.amazonaws.com/job_postings/images/406_Programme_Manager__Air_Quality_Technical_Assistance_Sep_2019.original.pdf?1568390160">https://c40-production-images.s3.amazonaws.com/job_postings/images/406_Programme_Manager__Air_Quality_Technical_Assistance_Sep_2019.original.pdf?1568390160<img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/rightinbox-assets/spinning_leaf.gif" style="vertical-align: -3px; height: 17px;"></a><br></div><div id="spinning_leaf"><br></div><div id="spinning_leaf">The Programme Manager is a specialist role within the C40 Cities Air Quality Team, responsible for
coordinating delivery of technical assistance to select C40 cities. As a specialist in this area, the Programme
Manager will work with the Programme Director, Air Quality, Technical Lead, Network Manager,
implementation partners, and local city staff to deliver a package of air quality activities in cities, including
technical assistance and/or capacity building and/or knowledge development and sharing. S/he will develop
and coordinate solicitations of interest to member cities, work with city staff to write scopes of work, create
requests for proposals from third party delivery partners, develop relevant contracts and agreements,
manage delivery partners to ensure timelines and deliverables are met, and work with the C40 Network
Manager to convene cities and partners to share outcomes. The Programme Manager will work with the
Technical Lead, Air Quality to provide direct support to cities, and will create reports, presentations, and other
materials to disseminate findings. This unique role offers an opportunity to work directly with leading cities
to implement exciting new air quality management projects, such as air quality monitoring and assessment,
health impact assessment studies, data management and analysis, and identification and tracking of policy
interventions.<br></div><div id="spinning_leaf"><br></div><div id="spinning_leaf">Responsibilities:
• Manage delivery of a portfolio of air quality technical assistance projects in member cities.
• In line with the Programme goals and strategy, develop project solicitations; and, in collaboration with
the Technical Lead and Programme Director, develop selection criteria and identify effective projects to
deliver.
• Work with the Technical Lead and city representatives to develop project plans and timelines, MOUs, and
other materials to define project outcomes and scope.
• Develop Requests for Proposals, identify potential delivery partners, and in collaboration with the
Technical Lead select winning proposals.
• Develop contracts, budgets, timelines, and agreements with delivery partners, collaborating closely with
C40’s legal, finance and contracting teams.
• Contribute content and expertise to workshop agendas, webinars, and other convenings.
• Track and report to the Programme Director on contracts, budgets, key performance indicators and
deliverables, ensuring they are on schedule.
• Contribute to development of knowledge products based on technical assistance projects, including
white papers, articles, and presentations for disseminating project learnings.
• Provide direct technical support to member cities, when needed, including collaboration on new project
proposals.<br></div><div id="spinning_leaf"><br></div><div id="spinning_leaf">Person Specification:
• Prior experience working in government, business, research, or consulting, with an environmental and/or
sustainability focus. Strong preference for experience related to air quality management, particularly air
quality monitoring and exposure assessment, and experience working in or with city governments.
• Proven ability in developing, delivering, and reporting on programme plans, including contract and
budget management.
• Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and analytical capabilities, coupled with an outcome,
delivery-oriented approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential. English fluency required. • Technical expertise in developing, implementing, advising on, and/or evaluating municipal policies and
citizen engagement programmes to improve air quality.
• Knowledge and experience related to air quality management, transport, waste, energy and/or other
relevant sectors affecting air quality at a conceptual level.
• International experience desired, particularly working across different cultures, languages and time
zones. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills important.
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.<br></div><div id="spinning_leaf"><br></div><div id="spinning_leaf">Other Requirements:
Applicants must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or the United States. Moderate travel
may be required. </div><div id="spinning_leaf"><br></div><div id="spinning_leaf">Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter to <a href="mailto:careers@c40.org">careers@c40.org</a>. Closing date for
receipt of applications is Sunday, 29 September 2019. <br></div><div id="spinning_leaf"><br></div><div id="spinning_leaf"><br></div><div id="spinning_leaf"></div><div id="spinning_leaf"><a href="https://c40-production-images.s3.amazonaws.com/job_postings/images/406_Programme_Manager__Air_Quality_Technical_Assistance_Sep_2019.original.pdf?1568390160"><br></a></div><div id="spinning_leaf"><a href="https://c40-production-images.s3.amazonaws.com/job_postings/images/406_Programme_Manager__Air_Quality_Technical_Assistance_Sep_2019.original.pdf?1568390160"><br></a></div><br></div>