Start date: 01 June 2025

Duration: 2 years

Location: Freiburg, Germany

Deadline for application: 15 March 2025

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 2.500 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 specialized offices in Brussels and Berlin, and a staff of more than 150 colleagues from all over Europe, covering a broad variety of professional disciplines.

Working with us, you will have an opportunity to:

• Deepen your understanding of how cities design and implement sustainability policies, what kind of challenges they face and how best to support them;
• Work alongside leading urban researchers and practitioners on international projects, addressing current hot topics;
• Contribute to national, European and international processes shaping urban policies, such as the Renovation Wave, the New European Bauhaus, the Housing Agenda and others;
• Be part of an internationally recognised organisation that inspires, supports and critically evaluates new trends in sustainable urban development;
• Enjoy flat hierarchies, space for personal development and fair, flexible working conditions.

We are looking for a person that meets the following criteria:

• Sound understanding of (and passion for) sustainable urban development, with a focus on built environment, New European Bauhaus initiative, and cultural and creative sectors;
• Experienced in working in a project-based environment, ideally with international projects for and with local governments;
• Good communicator in person and in writing, confident in interacting with partners ranging from cultural and creative sector to research institutes;
• Proficient in English and at least one more European language, spoken and written; more languages are an asset;
• Reliable, curious, able to work independently and keep calm in a fast-paced, international environment.

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

Your job description will include the following main tasks:

• Designing and implementing collaborative projects related to the New European Bauhaus, the built environment and housing (e.g., EU-funded);
• Organization of events, ranging from hands-on trainings to international project meetings and webinars;
• Researching and drafting publications and toolkits addressed to urban practitioners, including reports, case studies or news articles;
• Support in project management, including communication with project partners and funders, reporting and general administrative tasks.

We offer you the following conditions:

• Initial 2-year contract with high potential for extension;
• Gross salary according to the Expert position in ICLEI’s salary grid
  (indicative: EUR 46.000 – 49.000 per annum);
• Place of work: Freiburg/Germany;
• 40h working week with flexible working time and the possibility to work up to 50% remote;
• 6 weeks of paid leave per annum;
• Working language is English;
• Occasional travel within Europe is foreseen.

Deadline for application: 15 March 2025

Please apply in writing, including a CV and letter of motivation to:

jobs.europe@iclei.org

Be aware that applications are reviewed continuously upon arrival; therefore, application as soon as possible is advisable. 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 colour, religion, ethnic or 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.