C40 Cities

Data Scientist

• Responsible for managing the C40 Data Warehouse and the Python-based ETL pipelines.
• Manage the expansion of the Data Warehouse to include structures for managing data related to the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Responsible for maintaining, analysing and reporting on key datasets (Key KPIs and related data, such as GHG emissions and Air Quality PM2.5) - housed in the Data Warehouse - related to C40 and C40 cities performance measurement.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines to extract, transform and load C40 KPI related data from different sources into the central Data Warehouse.
• Work alongside climate sector experts to design methodologies to estimate or calculate KPIs and other analyses.
• Contribute to the development of data visualisations for KPI and related performance data, primarily for the bespoke C40 Data Portal (internal website with intelligence dashboard) and the KPI Dashboard, and other business intelligence tools such as Qlik, or for internal or external powerpoint presentations or papers.
• Work to communicate C40 cities climate and KPI data as widely as possible to ensure that the awareness, uptake and application of the information occurs across C40 staff.
• Manage the ‘C40 Data Requests Service’ - respond to data queries from C40 staff, via the online request system across the organisation (e.g. data queries for communications at events such as COP).
• Promote good data practices and management, alongside the ‘modelling community’ through enhancing data sharing, methodologies, resources, training and building up staff knowledge and capacity.
• Identify opportunities to embed Machine Learning and data imputation in areas of C40 with the Head of Analytics, constantly review efficacy.
• Develop an understanding of how statistical inference and hypothesis testing can be used for the benefit of C40’s work areas; e.g. assessing climate change denial, health analysis, equality analysis.
• Seek opportunities to acquire research funding and work with external organisations towards setting up joint research opportunities.
• Managing workload, conflicting priorities and the expectation of others.

Operations

• Manage the budget of $12+m per year for the Joint Program.
• Liaising with the relevant MDs and other senior program budget leadership in relation to key budget decisions.
• Oversee delivery under the Program in terms of monitoring progress against work plans, and working closely with the staff leads of each Program pillar, to ensure activities are delivered on time and to budget, and that appropriate steps are taken to mitigate risk and to adapt when circumstances impact Program delivery.
• Report to Joint Program Steering Group on program progress, delivery and risk management, raising any issues that require decision by MDs and/or the Program sponsor and proposing solutions.
• Lead the work of the team responsible for program management and operations, to support the Program pillars on delivery.
• The postholder will line manage one program manager.
• Direct the operational functioning of the Program to ensure effective and efficient delivery and coordination between staff, including through the following: Developing and overseeing the implementation of the appropriate internal coordination mechanisms and governance structures; Implementing ways of working that enable cohesion between C40 and GCoM in their delivery of the Joint Program.
• Work closely with senior leadership responsible for the Program to ensure that the Program strategy remains aligned with overall organisational strategy, KPIs and priorities and is responsive to key opportunities arising.
• Work closely with the Director of the Executive Office and other colleagues to ensure all Program sponsor requests are met comprehensively, delivering high quality, fast responses.
• Provide senior input to fundraising efforts through the development of concept notes and project proposals to support the renewal and growth of the Program.
• Responsible for external and internal reporting and Program tracking and evaluation.
• Oversee contractual arrangements for third party delivery under the Program (subgrants and procurements).
• Oversee good information flow among the staff working on the Joint Program and represent the Joint Program to internal stakeholders across C40 and GCoM.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Director of Operations – C40 x GCoM Joint Program

People Operations

• Work with the Head of Organisational Development on managing Learning and Development initiatives, including the mentorship programme, and leadership development coaching
• Manage Learning systems and user access and send invitations to trainings
• Support the Head of Organisational Development in launching Career Spotlight talks and webinars within the Career Development Strategy
• Help build presentations and communications to relevant stakeholders - Operational Management Team and all staff for project launches
• Collaborate with the Head of Organisational Development on special projects as needed such as building a line manager orientation, reviewing C40’s staff regrading process and further trainings and guidance development for the Career Development strategy
• Develop agendas, prepare presentations, draft speaking notes for the Co-Chairs, and take meeting minutes for quarterly DIAR Board meetings, ensuring clear follow-up actions and accountability
• Oversee and manage progress against the ED&I Action Plan and ED&I KPIs, working closely with relevant teams (People Team, Communications Team, and related programmatic teams) to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for continuous improvement
• Collaborate closely with the DIAR Board Co-Chairs and Head of Organisational Development to shape priorities, prepare for decision-making, and support the effective functioning of the DIAR Board
• Conduct quarterly analysis of staff demographic data or equalities data to be presented to C40’s Operational Management Team and annual staff demographic or equalities data to the DIAR Board
• Oversee the wellbeing survey process (which occurs in March and September) and conduct the data analysis to help identify solutions and new initiatives as needed
• Track learning offering and training attendance records as well as assist in keeping system access up to date for new staff
• Prepare content and deliver key messages for ED&I updates and various project and initiatives updates for monthly All Staff Calls
• Collaborate with representatives from staff-led working groups (Enable, LGBTQIA+, and ED&I), acting as a strategic link between staff initiatives, People Team priorities, and organisational leadership for ED&I
• Work with Co-chairs in organizing and managing ED&I Staff Townhalls to offer safe spaces for staff to raise issues and to consider further input into the ED&I action plan
• Organise guest speakers, prepare agendas, and manage event logistics for the C40 Discover Our World Talks series that highlights ED&I topics and regional cultures
• Liaise with the Staff Consultation Forum and Unite, UK union, representatives for consultation and input ahead of special project launches

People Manager, Special Projects – Maternity Cover

Manager

• Coordinate, facilitate and deliver the Clean Construction activities and events.
• Manage day-to-day communication and information requests from cities and colleagues.
• Support the Clean Construction Accelerator Senior Manager with reporting and engagement.
• Build the case for clean construction actions regionally, identifying gaps and barriers.
• Develop a workplan and proactively support cities with technical knowledge and educational resources.
• Work with the Head of Clean Construction and Energy and Buildings Programme Director to support delivery of other projects.

Data Scientist

Director of Operations – C40 x GCoM Joint Program

People Manager, Special Projects – Maternity Cover

Construction Manager