Climate Resilience Advisor, Lagos

Background

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 a science-based and people-focused approach to help the world limit global heating to 1.5C and build healthy equitable and resilient communities. 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 two core strategic funders are Bloomberg Philanthropies 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.

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

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Department Description

The Regions and Mayoral Engagement Team is one of the most diverse teams in C40 with staff members located in every region of the globe representing C40 and coordinating with local cities on the ground. Key objectives of the C40 Regions and Mayoral Engagement team are regionally aligned delivery (ensuring city satisfaction and that C40 remains responsive and relevant to the needs of cities); political engagement (ensuring that C40 builds strong relations with mayors city officials and regional entities); and effective operations (ensuring data-driven regional strategies and effective processes that support organisation-wide delivery).

Position Description

The Climate Resilience Advisor will serve as the embedded technical and facilitation lead on adaptation working within the municipal office of Lagos to accelerate delivery of climate action unlock barriers and strengthen institutional capacity. The role will support activities like delivering technical assistance coordinating capacity-building efforts amplifying city leadership and supporting equitable and inclusive adaptation projects aligned with the citys Climate Action Plan (CAP). While the role will facilitate collaboration between the city and C40 this role is specifically dedicated to the technical delivery of adaptation-related workstreams and is not intended to be the main point of contact for all C40 activities within the city.

This city-based role will be key to delivering C40s Climate Resilience programme which aims to strengthen climate resilience in cities focusing on challenges like coastal and urban flooding droughts and extreme heat whilst promoting nature-based solutions effective land-use planning and equitable climate adaptation. C40 aims to support cities to deliver climate action projects enable cities to mainstream resilience across the city and support cities to play a leading role regionally and globally. The city-based and regional activities supported will deliver the impacts planned under the Resilient Urban Futures programme funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and potentially other related climate resilience programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Responsibilities :
• Support the City of Lagos and the Region in their implementation of key priority adaptation actions from their CAPS e.g. by helping them to identify and establish critical partnerships for delivery.
• Support the design and delivery of tailored technical assistance projects that advance equitable inclusive and high-impact adaptation interventions prioritised in city CAPs.
• Collaborate with C40 teams and consultants to mainstream adaptation across financial strategies private sector engagement and climate governance frameworks in cities.
• Provide technical support to the City of Lagos

and the Region on climate risk assessments vulnerability analyses and adaptation planning ensuring these outputs are used to inform evidence-based adaptation actions.

2. Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement :

Person Specification

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 Implementation Africa

Term : Fixed Term till 30th June 2029

Location : Lagos Nigeria - 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 USD $42648 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 :

To apply please submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter. All submissions should be made in English. Interviews will also be conducted in English.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 09 December 2025 at 5 : 00 pm GMT

The C40 reserves the right to close this position before the deadline for submitting applications. Please therefore submit your applications as soon as possible.

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C40 is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience :

Senior Manager

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1