Senior Governance and Partnerships Manager

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Want to help shape how one of the world's largest subnational climate coalitions is governed, grows and delivers impact?

As Senior Governance & Partnerships Manager, you will work closely with the Director of the Under2 Coalition and an external governance consultancy to implement stronger governance structures, improve decision-making processes and strengthen strategic partnerships that enable the Coalition to act with clarity, credibility and ambition.

You will sit at the intersection of internal coordination and external relationship-building - ensuring that member-led governance functions effectively, that key partners and funders are well engaged, and that the Under2 Coalition continues to expand its influence in global climate action. If you bring experience in governance, partnership management and complex stakeholder environments - and are motivated by real-world climate impact - this is a unique opportunity to shape the next phase of the Coalition's evolution.

The Senior Governance & Partnerships Manager is a pivotal role within the Under2 Coalition Secretariat. You will lead delivery of a programme of governance strengthening work, including implementing recommendations from an external governance review, refining leadership forums and decision-making processes and embedding structured ways of working.

Alongside this, you will manage and deepen strategic partnerships with key peer networks, technical partners and funders ensuring partnerships are aligned, purposeful and deliver tangible value for members.

Day to day, you will coordinate internal planning, prepare leadership briefings, convene partners and funders, and ensure that governance and partnership activity supports the Coalition's strategic priorities and political moments on the global stage.

• Lead delivery of the Under2 Coalition's governance strengthening effort, including working with an external consultancy to implement review recommendations.
• Refine and embed governance structures, leadership forums and decision‑making processes that support clear priorities, transparent communication and effective member‑led oversight.
• Prepare high‑quality briefings, agendas and communications for leadership bodies, senior stakeholders and member representatives.
• Monitor progress on governance improvements, identify risks or bottlenecks, and coordinate practical solutions.
• Manage strategic relationships with key partner organisations and peer networks to strengthen alignment, collaboration and shared initiatives.
• Steward relationships with funders and philanthropic partners, ensuring clear communication, coordinated engagement and timely reporting.
• Identify opportunities for new partnerships that add value to Under2 members and strengthen global subnational climate cooperation.
• Support political and diplomatic moments (including major events and summits) that elevate the Coalition's visibility and influence.
• Work with colleagues to ensure members have clear pathways for participation in governance, working groups and collaborative initiatives.
• In partnership with the global engagement lead, surface insights from member engagement to inform strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Promote consistent, transparent communication across the network to build trust and shared purpose.

You are an experienced governance or partnership professional who thrives in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments. You are comfortable managing structured change processes, coordinating diverse actors, and translating strategic intent into practical ways of working. You build strong relationships with senior partners, navigate political and institutional contexts with confidence, and communicate clearly across cultures and disciplines.

You are motivated by climate action and public impact, and you bring a collaborative, solutions‑oriented approach to strengthening how organisations and networks operate.

We value strengths and a passion for learning - if you meet most of the criteria below, we encourage you to apply.