Do you want to contribute to making our cities better places to live?

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network working with more than 2500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in 125+ countries, we influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development.

ICLEI‘s European Secretariat is based in Freiburg (Germany), with satellite offices in Brussels and Berlin. ICLEI Europe has more than 150 staff from all over Europe and beyond, covering a broad variety of professional disciplines and expertise.

Working with us, you will have opportunities to:

• Work with leading researchers, organisations, and practitioners on European innovation projects, to provide solutions for today’s cities challenges;
• Help design and implement policies and solutions for integrated climate and environmental action on a local level;
• Be part of an internationally recognised organisation that inspires, supports and critically evaluates new trends on cities sustainability, sustainable technological developments and data driven climate action;
• Be at the forefront of project development related to the adoption of environmental, climate and smart technologies to enhance cities’ sustainability and citizens’ quality of life;  
• Grow professionally in a flexible, family-friendly work environment with opportunities for personal development, European travel, and professional cultural exchange.

We are looking for a new colleague to join us with the following background, experience, skills and personality:

• Academic degree in a relevant field (environmental engineering, environmental sciences or management, environmental governance, urban planning and architecture, industrial engineering, or other relevant technical fields);
• At least three years of professional experience in project development or project management in the fields of environmental management, climate change, smart cities and sustainable urban development; 
• Good knowledge and understanding of the technological advances, digital technologies and innovations needed to improve environmental quality and reduce climate impact;
• Experience in working with/for local governments on projects is desirable;
• Experience in or familiarity with transforming technical content into compelling communications to various audiences;
• Thorough understanding of concepts of green and digital transitions in a European context;
• Proficient in English and at least one other European language, spoken and written; more languages are a plus;
• Confident in interacting and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and with a wide range of partners across disciplines and sectors.

Your position will include the following main tasks:

• Project management support: Aid in the planning, execution, and oversight of environmental, climate, and smart city projects;
• Preparing technical reports on project progress and sustainability impact;  
• Transforming technical content into informative materials for various projects and liaising with external partners to provide regular updates on project progress;
• Planning and coordinating events and workshops, including communication activities and cross-functional coordination;
• Conducting research and analysis about tendencies and developments on data-driven and digital technology applications for environment and climate action in cities;
• Design and delivery of capacity building and awareness creation programmes with cities in the fields of data-driven environmental and climate action, digital and green technologies, etc.

We offer you the following conditions:

• Initial 24 months contract with high potential for extension;
• Gross salary according to the Expert position in ICLEI’s salary grid
            (indicative: 50.000 – 53.000 EUR per annum);
• Place of work: Freiburg, Germany;
• 40h working week with flexible working time and up to 50% mobile work;
• 6 weeks of paid leave per annum;
• Working language is English;
• Occasional travel within Europe is foreseen.

Please note that applicants must – due to legal reasons – hold EU citizenship or a valid EU residence permit and a valid German work permit. Applications not meeting these conditions can unfortunately not be considered.

Deadline for application: 31 July 2024

Please apply in writing, including a CV and letter of motivation to: jobs.europe@iclei.org

Please note that we review applications continuously upon receipt and early submissions are encouraged. For more information about ICLEI visit: www.iclei-europe.org

ICLEI Europe’s Equal Opportunity and Employment Policy

ICLEI Europe’s hiring policy is geared to ensure that the organisation hires employees without regard to their race, colour, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, socio-economic background or sexual orientation. ICLEI’s policy is that applicants for employment and career progression are considered solely based on their qualifications and competencies.