C40 Cities

People Manager, Special Projects – Maternity Cover

C40 Cities

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Johannesburg • South Africa

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Salary

💰 ZAR 736,496 - ZAR 90,164 per year

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • Project management or coordination experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including understanding how to communicate with impact yet succinctly
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency in juggling working with other teams while independently executing projects
  • Strong organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail and a delivery-oriented approach
  • Strong slide deck and presentation development - strong understanding of effective communications and organisation of information
  • Strong coordination skills, with ability to work across teams and time-zones, in formal and informal settings
  • Strong proactive thinking and actioning with projects and new initiative launches
  • Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and strategic thinking capabilities coupled with an outcome/delivery-oriented approach
  • Strong ability for creative thinking in identifying solutions to problems
  • Experience in planning and organizing hybrid virtual and in-person events
  • Strong data and analytical skills, to quickly draw out, interpret and communicate actionable insights to propose targeted interventions and programs within the organization
  • International experience preferred, particularly working across different cultures, languages and time zones
  • Preferred experience of working in the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion space
  • Preferred experience with People & Culture or more specifically Learning & Development projects
  • Strong project management experience preferred
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off: Full-time employees receive 35 days of paid time off annually, which includes all national holidays.
  • Company Shutdowns: In addition to the standard paid time off, C40 provides two non-contractual, non-statutory shutdown weeks each year (mid-year and end-of-year) for a full break.
  • Parental Leave: All employees are eligible for up to 52 weeks of parenting leave. The first 16 weeks are paid at 100% of the employee's current salary. Weeks 17 through 52 are unpaid by C40, unless payment is required by national law.
  • Flexible Working: C40 supports flexible working arrangements to enhance work-life balance, provided they align with business requirements.
  • Time off in Lieu (TOIL): Employees can take TOIL to recover following periods of excessive hours or travel.
  • Sick Leave: Entitlement to sick leave increases upon the successful completion of the employee's probation period.
  • Employee Training: Training and development opportunities are available to all staff (excluding temporary staff and interns) after they have completed and passed their probation period.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential services, such as counselling, are accessible for short-term support.
  • Pension scheme : C40 offers a pension scheme to employees in eligible locations. Availability is determined by the country of employment.
  • Private Health Insurance: This is provided in countries where publicly funded healthcare is not available.
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