Overview
This role provides strategic leadership, technical guidance, and operational management to ensure effective coordination and implementation of programme activities for the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM). The purpose is to drive urban climate action acceleration by bridging implementation gaps and supporting cities in transitioning to climate-resilient, sustainable energy and low-emission mobility systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic vision and leadership to position GCoM as a delivery platform, aligned with EU priorities.
- Offer expert technical and policy advice to the European Commission on GCoM's strategic development and operational delivery.
- Lead the design and refinement of GCoM implementation strategies for accelerated city-level climate action.
- Drive the development and management of impactful partnerships to facilitate city-level priorities.
- Oversee programme results achievement, integrating gender equality and social inclusion.
- Spearhead the design and implementation of Business-to-City matchmaking mechanisms.
- Catalyze city investment readiness by streamlining project package preparation.
- Oversee timely reporting, including financial donor reporting.
- Direct the Project Steering Committee's governance and strategic agenda.
- Lead the Brussels-based Support and Coordination Unit (SCU).
- Co-manage the Global GCoM Secretariat operationally.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
Required Experience
- Minimum 12 years proven professional experience leading diverse teams in the public, private sector or international development sectors.
- Minimum 5 years specialized experience in sustainable urban development, climate action or sustainable energy, including a proven track record of aligning projects with EU priorities and policy frameworks.
- Minimum 2 years proven professional experience building up and maintaining strategic cooperation between sub-national entities (cities, regions, or local authorities).
- Desired: Experience of working in an international organization.
Qualifications
• Required: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferably in social sciences, economics, urban planning/development, finance or related fields with 12 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) preferably in any of the above or related fields with 10 years of relevant experience.
