Senior Manager, Campaigns Mainstreaming (Brazil)

The Project

The Brazil Program is a strategic partnership between C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies to accelerate the implementation of climate action across Brazilian cities. The program aims to unlock delivery at scale by identifying and preparing high-impact finance-ready urban climate projects while strengthening the institutional frameworks that support long-term transformation. It combines on-the-ground implementation with targeted support to federal and multilevel governance leveraging Brazils growing climate ambition and the opportunity presented by COP30 in Belém.

Over the next two years the program will engage at least 50 cities supporting them to move from planning to action through data-driven project identification readiness assessments and capacity-building. At least 20 priority actionsparticularly in sustainable transport and wastewill be prepared for implementation with a strong focus on financial viability social inclusion and emissions impact. These efforts will be complemented by cross-cutting strategies on climate budgeting just transition and strengthened data ecosystems. Working in close coordination with federal actors and national city networks the program will create the enabling conditions for long-term replicable investment in urban climate solutions across Brazil.

Alongside implementation the program will leverage Brazils leadership in global climate diplomacy to elevate city voices strengthen and establish a model of multilevel coordination for other countries and integrate local action into the international climate agendas. With COP30 in Belém the initiative brings visibility to the urban Amazon supporting practical solutions in cities facing deep socio-economic and environmental challenges. It will also showcase CHAMP in action using Brazils COP30 Presidency and co-chair role in the NDC Partnership to promote the inclusion of subnational contributions in NDCs. By advancing Climate Federalism and amplifying mayoral leadershipespecially from the Amazonthe program aims to inspire globally just inclusive and locally driven climate action.

Scope

The Senior Manager Campaigns Mainstreaming (Brazil) will collaborate with the C40 RME (Regions & Mayoral Engagement) and External Engagement teams.

This consultancy
will provide strategic leadership on mainstreaming campaigns in support of urban climate action in Brazil with a focus on countering misinformation addressing awareness gaps building responsive campaign actions and strengthening public and local stakeholder support for urban climate solutions that the programme is supporting implementation of.

The role will act as a campaigns consultant and key advisor offering guidance strategic input and best-practice sharing across cities and work-streams championing and defending the urban climate policies supported by the program across cities and work-streams. This will include sharing frameworks for campaign strategy design and delivery and sharing successful campaign stories from Brazilian cities to the rest of the cities part of the C40 and GcoM networks.

It will help connect city-level action with national narratives stakeholders and local communities - ensuring visibility alignment and engagement. The role will also support cities in breaking down internal silos and aligning cross-departmental functions to design effective data-informed campaign and engagement strategies. This includes applying horizon scanning creative public engagement tools and cross-functional collaboration frameworks to unlock strong partnerships and long-term impact.

Additionally the role will foster cross-city collaboration by linking relevant actors surfacing success stories identifying opportunities for high-impact engagement and storytelling. It will contribute to programme-wide efforts to integrate public engagement strategies into diplomacy leadership and advocacy activities - building the momentum needed to advance urban climate goals.

The program is multi-sectoral. The role will face specific challenges and opportunities on each piece of the work. Illustrative examples of challenges the post should aim to support are related to bus electrification clean air zones; recycling and organic waste management; the Amazon and deforestation.

You will work closely with the C40 and GcoM External Engagement RME Inclusive Climate Action Advocacy Comms and CSN teams in particular the Transport and Waste sectoral teams at global regional and city levels.

Deliverables

• Political analysis. Become familiar with the program and its flagship projects and identify key pressure points and political opportunities through qualitative (interviews workshops etc) and quantitative (surveys polling etc) analysis
• Landscape mapping. Identify political and public opinion emerging trends; valuable city national or regional partnerships; and key moments to support impactful mayoral action relevant to the programs urban climate policies and share this knowledge with cities
• Leadership. Design and lead on strategic campaign interventions to support the delivering of the programme in collaboration with city teams partners agencies and with the Senior Comms Manager
• Strategic input. Offer campaign expertise strategic input and best-practice sharing across cities and work-streams to design and deliver campaign actions to drive forward the urban climate policies supported by the programme
• Campaign guidance. Guide cities in breaking down internal silos aligning cross-departmental functions and building project plans to design and deliver effective campaign strategies
• Rapid response interventions. Act quickly on new opportunities crises or threats related to the programmes priority projects and policies. This includes responding to events like extreme climate events or opposition to our work. Youll need to collaborate closely with other teams to make sure our program stays on track
• Tools development. Facilitate the exchange of best practices and the development of scalable campaign tools for cities and communities within and beyond the region such as toolkits self assessment exercises knowledge products and pre-bunking resources for use by city staff and mayors who are driving high impact actions
• Campaign activations. As required provide bespoke support to identified cities where there is a greater or priority need for deep dive support to design and deliver campaign actions.

Required experience

Essential:

• Fluency in English and Brazilian Portuguese
• Deep knowledge of the regional national and local political institutional and media contexts. Anchored in real life problems Brazilian cities face
• Significant and demonstrable experience working with local governments to effectively navigate political and public engagement
• Successful track record of campaigns strategy design and implementation ideally in the urban climate space
• Strong motivation to work in the climate space
• Proven track record of consulting and working collaboratively and effectively with major global partners and funders such as NGOs and advocacy organisations philanthropic trusts and the corporate sector
• Expertise managing different potential sectorial approaches and subsequent third-party hiring needs
• Comfortable working in matrix environments and remote settings
• Committed to equity diversity and inclusive climate action.

Desirable:

• Climate or urban or urban climate campaigning grassroot experience
• Experience with campaigning in any of the following sectors: transport waste forestation and/or the agro-industry
• Experience working with national governments and/or international institutional bodies
• Familiarity with Brazils national climate programs: knowledge of initiatives such as PAC PCVR PLANARO and CHAMP implementation pathways especially as they relate to city-level action
• Fluent in Spanish.

Please note that this is a consultancy opportunity therefore the successful individual will be liable to pay their own taxes in accordance with relevant legislation in Brazil.

Other Requirements:

Applicants must already have the right to work in the listed locations. Moderate travel will be required as part of the role.

Reporting To:
Head of Campaigns Green Jobs and Green & Healthy Streets

Term: Fixed term until the 31st of May 2027

Location: Brazil - 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 3 (IC) USD 76745 (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.

Application Process:

The closing date for applications is Friday 14th November 2025 at 5pm GMT. C40 reserves the right to close this consultancy opening before the closing date for applications so please do submit applications (CV and Cover letter) early.

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About C40 Cities

C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the worlds 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 ascience-based and people-focused approachto help the world limit global heating to 1.5C 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.

C40s 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. C40s three core strategic funders are Bloomberg Philanthropies the Childrens Investment Fund Foundation 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.

About The Global Covenant of Mayors For Climate & Energy

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM or Global Covenant) is a global coalition of cities and local governments with a shared long-term vision of promoting and supporting voluntary action to combat climate change and move to a low-carbon resilient society. The alliance unites and inspires its stakeholders to strengthen global climate coherence accelerate the energy transition and generate locally-tailored solutions for a common purpose: creating an inclusive just low-emission and climate-resilient future for all.

Co-chaired by former New York City Mayor and UN Secretary-Generals Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions Michael R. Bloomberg and European Commission Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal Frans Timmermans and with the support of global and regional city networks the Global Covenant of Mayors represents the strongest and clearest signal to national governments that cities are not only acting to stop the effects of climate change they are leading and leading together. Mayors from across all global regions serve on the Board and represent city networks Regional Covenants and bring locally specific perspectives ensuring that the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is truly led by mayors.

C40 Cities is the fiscal sponsor of the Bloomberg Philanthropies funded parts of the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM). As the host organization C40 provides financial administrative and operational services to GCoM. C40 and GCoM are working closely together on aligned programmes and areas of activity.

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 who 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 you are living with a disability chronic illness or neurodiversity please inform us to provide you with the proper assistance in the application process.

C40 promotes a work culture where staff can input to improve equity diversity and inclusion through staff-led groups and formal forums. We know that creating our ideal working environment is a learning process and we are committed to the ongoing effort.

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Senior Manager