Campaign Partnerships, Manager

C40 Cities is seeking a Campaign Partnerships Manager to enhance stakeholder support for mayoral climate action. The role, based in Johannesburg or London, involves collaborating with various teams to design and deliver campaign strategies. Responsibilities include managing partner engagement, administrative tasks, and contributing to campaign strategies aligned with the Political Strategy and Advocacy department. Applicants must have the right to work in one of the specified locations.
Position title:
Campaign Partnerships, Manager


Department:
Political Strategy and Advocacy


Reporting to:
Head of Campaign Partnerships


Location:
Johannesburg & London -
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 4) Johannesburg ZAR 736,496, London GBP £54,920 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.


Term:
Indefinite
Department description:
The Political Strategy and Advocacy (PSA) department drives C40’s work to support collective mayoral leadership on the global stage and build public and institutional support for local climate action. The department brings together expertise in political strategy, diplomacy, campaigns, policy, strategic foresight, partner and youth engagement to strengthen mayoral leadership, influence global processes, and build public and institutional support for local climate action.
PSA works across C40 to translate leadership priorities into coordinated action, support high-impact initiatives, and strengthen alignment between strategy, delivery and external engagement.


Position description:
You will be responsible for helping to drive impactful campaign partnerships to increase, strengthen and showcase stakeholder support for mayoral climate action.
You will immerse yourself in the overarching strategic priorities of C40 at both the local and global levels and use this understanding to identify the critical partners and voices needed, determine the key avenues to engage them, and define the activities required for delivery.


To achieve this, you will have a laser-sharp ability to read the room, interpersonal dynamics, and politics, enabling you to rapidly build rapport and co-create successfully with partners.


At the same time you will have meticulous organisation and project management skills that ensure smooth and seamless delivery of projects and reporting.


You will also be highly collaborative and will work closely with issue experts from C40’s Climate Solutions & Networks, Inclusive Climate Action, C40’s Regions & Mayoral Engagement, Communications, Advocacy, Climate Finance, Research & Partnerships teams to design and deliver successful stakeholder engagement and campaign activities.


Responsibilities:

Work hand in hand with the Head of Campaign Partnerships to ensure the successful delivery of campaign partnerships across key priorities.
Act as the point of contact for campaign partners.
Manage day-to-day administrative tasks and engagement with campaign partners.
Where appropriate, lead partner engagement tactics, including visible and creative partner mobilisation activities, the development of reactive toolkits, political statements, talking points, knowledge products and other resources.
Contribute significantly to developing campaign partnership strategies aligned with the Political Strategy and Advocacy department’s key priorities.
Work closely with the Regions and Mayoral Engagement team to appropriately engage C40 cities in campaign partner activities, following guidance from regional directors.
Significantly support efforts to expand C40’s partner relationships, including with civil society and community leaders, institutional and political figures, scientists, VIPs, and businesses that can support C40 Cities' climate action, influence decision-makers, and shape media and public opinion.
Identify and plan engagement opportunities with key campaign partners at C40 events, such as the C40 Summits, and at other global, regional, and local initiatives relevant to the organisation's mission.
Support the delivery of campaign activities and youth engagement, working closely with the Head of Campaigns and the Head of Youth Engagement.
Support on partner coordination for C40 milestones when appropriate and connected to campaign partners or broader partners of the Political Strategy and Advocacy department..
Lead on internal campaign partner tracking using C40 reporting systems.
Collaborate closely with the communications team in the development and delivery of stakeholder engagement activities, including work in partnership with them to target, influence and mobilise key public audiences.
Leverage partner insights to contribute to the strategy of the Political Strategy and Advocacy department and C40 as a whole.
Contribute to the development of fundraising