Climate Resilience Advisor, Jakarta

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C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities, working to deliver urgent action to confront the climate crisis and create a future where everyone can thrive. Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to limit global heating to 1.5°C 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.

C40’s team of 400+ staff is based in offices in London, 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, 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. C40’s 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.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities:

Support the City of Jakarta and as needed, other cities in South East Asia (SEA) 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 Jakarta and as needed, other cities in SEA on climate risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and adaptation planning, ensuring these outputs are used to inform evidence‑based adaptation actions.

Contribute to capacity building through workshops, training, and knowledge exchange to strengthen city officials’ skills in climate adaptation, equity integration, and finance mobilisation.

Elicit learnings and best practice examples from activities and processes and provide input to ensure that this knowledge is exchanged and shared across all cities in the Resilient Urban Futures programme as well as shared across other relevant platforms for cross learning.

Provide specific technical expertise to C40 teams and other cities in the region as needed.

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement:

Work closely with city officials, C40 staff, and consultants to coordinate C40‑supported adaptation activities and ensure these are delivered on time and meet quality standards.

Broker strategic partnerships between cities, local governments, civil society, and the private sector to promote collaboration and amplify adaptation efforts.

Influence integration of adaptation priorities into city governance structures, including budgets, planning regulations and pilot initiatives with a strong equity lens. Identify and participate in relevant C40 knowledge networks and forums to share lessons, scale good practices, and strengthen regional collaboration on climate adaptation.

Develop annual workplans, track progress against KPIs, and contribute evidence to demonstrate impact to donors and partners.

Where relevant, provide updates to the embassy to Denmark on project progress and/or alignment required, e.g. with local Strategic Sector Cooperations.

Undertake other related tasks as required to advance C40’s mission on equitable urban climate action.

Person Specification

Proven experience working with or for municipal administrations on programmes or projects, especially relating to climate action plans or climate adaptation policies.

Ability to convene and influence diverse stakeholders, including city leaders, community organisations, and private sector actors.

Relevant qualifications or equivalent professional experience in climate change adaptation, resilience planning, disaster risk reduction, urban resilience, or related fields.

Demonstrated experience in translating technical climate data into policy or investment decisions, e.g. through risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, infrastructure resilience, nature‑based solutions, adaptation finance, and resource mobilisation will be a key consideration in this role.

Strong project management skills with excellent organisational abilities and proven capacity to meet deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with major global partners, including NGOs, corporate sectors, funders, and multilateral development banks.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience facilitating workshops, webinars, and virtual or in‑person meetings.

Strong problem‑solving, strategic thinking, and analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail.

Proactive self‑starter, able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Experience or interest in working across diverse cultures, languages, and time zones.

Fluency in English required; in addition to being fluent in Bahasa Indonesia.

Other Requirements Applicants must already have the right to work in Indonesia. Moderate travel will be required as part of the role.

Reporting To Head of Implementation, ESEAO

Term Fixed Term Contract to 30th June 2029

Location Jakarta – 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: IDR 523,566,831 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 Closing date for applications is Friday 9th January 2026 at 5:00 pm UK time. C40 reserves the right to close this job opening before the closing date for applications so please do submit applications early.

To learn more about the work of C40 and our cities, please visit www.c40.org, follow us on Twitter @c40cities and like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/C40Cities.

For any queries about the role, please contact

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C40 is an equal opportunities employer.

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