Job Title : Officer Resilient Development
Location : 53113 Bonn+1 Ort
Company : ICLEI - local governments for sustainability e.V.
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-03-02
Close Date : 2023-07-02

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) is a global network of 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. Our Members and team of experts work together through peer exchange, partnerships and capacity building to create systemic change for urban sustainability.

We work in a multicultural, international environment with colleagues and partners around the globe. We seek a highly motivated, proactive, and experienced candidate for the position of:

Officer, Resilient Development

Tasks

Responsibilities:

• Support, engage, and promote ICLEI’s Resilient Development Pathway and the associated activities, as part of the Global Coordination team, by contributing to the overall strategy and with delivery mainly through:
• Projects: Plan, execute, and coordinate projects that address sustainable urban development, resilience, risk management, risk transfer, and partnership, among others – with responsibility for timely and successful implementation of activities.
• Events: Support the organization of international ICLEI events and webinars, knowledge exchange workshops, also partner and high-level meetings. Represent ICLEI and the Resilient Development Team at such events, as required.
• Knowledge sharing: Support and contribute to the development of knowledge products (training materials, case studies, reports, papers, project reports), as well as key messages to inform ICLEI’s advocacy messaging on urban resilient development.
• In particular, support the project management team with the flagship Urban Infrastructure Insurance Facility (UIIF) project, which aims to provide insurance protection to better secure critical infrastructure and poor vulnerable populations in Latin American cities from the impacts of natural hazards with related planning and implementing activities. Activities include, but are not limited to:
• Support ICLEI’s Regional Offices with ley tasks, such as their assessment of UIIF candidate cities;
• Provide tailored advice to guide and prepare local governments of selected cities to transfer risks, also through capacity building to better manage risks and strive for a more resilient, inclusive urban environment;
• Support the design, preparation and coordination of events (in-person, virtual or hybrid), including the development of session descriptions, connecting with partners and speakers, overseeing logistics, leading on post-summary reports, and ensure excellent coordination and communication between offices;
• Liaise with the Communications Team to co-compile and publish public project material such as blog posts, e-newsletter, etc.;
• Report to manager and funder on all of the above, also on project consultants’ delivery and progress made.
• Support further project acquisition to develop ICLEI’s international project portfolio on resilience that serves local and regional governments around the globe.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the area of climate resilience, compiling, analyzing and updating information, also familiarity with the project development cycle and processes.
• University degree (or equivalent) in economics, international relations, environmental studies, engineering, urban development studies, or a related discipline.
• Highly proficient in English, spoken and written; Spanish and/or Portuguese being a strong asset.
• Knowledge of effective approaches to information exchange and interaction between various stakeholders, such as local, regional, and national governments, as well as international organizations, research institutions, private sector and NGOs.
• Strong research, analytical thinking, reporting, and concise writing skills are required.
• Creative and pro-active attitude in teamwork is required, sharing experiences and collectively driving for high quality results.
• The ability to work under minimal supervision and with a good sense of initiative to keep the supervisor regularly informed of progress is required, as is the ability to work effectively under pressure and timely delivery of expected outcomes.
• Good communication, reporting, and representation skills are desirable.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and other software packages required.
• Experience working within a not-for-profit, membership, and/or international organization is desirable.

The successful candidate:

• Is dedicated to the team’s focus on driving resilient, future-oriented urban solutions;
• Shows enthusiasm for local climate change adaptation and broader resilience;
• Is particularly interested in the generation and curation of knowledge;
• Is proactive with an organized working method;
• Is highly proficient in oral and written English and in Spanish or Portuguese;
• Shows excellence in communicating ICLEI’s message to public policymakers, subnational government technical staff, business partners, and donors; and
• Is open to learning the use of relevant software and tools.

Benefits

Terms and conditions:

• The position is available from 1 April 2023 at the ICLEI World Secretariat, Bonn, Germany.
• The contract will have a limited duration of 1 year, with the possibility of extension.
• ICLEI offers an annual salary of 38.122,87 EUR before tax and social insurance fees, with the final salary to be determined based on the chosen applicant’s skills and relevant experience.
• Workings hours: 40 per week, 30 days of paid leave per year
• Working language: English and also Spanish/Portuguese
• Due to legal requirements, applicants must be eligible to obtain an appropriate work permit for Germany before starting the position.
• International travel may be required. Communication with partners around the world may require work outside of normal office hours.
• The Officer reports to the Head of Resilient Development.

Application:
Apply by email to careers(dot)bonn(at)iclei(dot)org. Please include “Officer, Resilient Development” in the subject line and send us:

• A letter of motivation, your recent CV (4 pages at most), and any relevant documents merged into one pdf. of up to 5 MB size
• Indication of the possible start date
• Indication of citizenship (if non-EU, whether you hold a work permit for Germany)

Equal Opportunity and Employment Policy

ICLEI World Secretariat’s hiring policy is geared to ensure that the organization hires employees without regard to their race, colour, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, 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 relevant qualifications and competencies.

Please note that applications received after the deadline cannot be considered. In order to support the evaluation via interview, shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a written test relevant to the job content. Kindly note, that applications are reviewed continuously as received. Submitting your application as soon as possible is advisable. The ICLEI World Secretariat shall only contact shortlisted applicants.

Application Deadline: 21 February 2023

ICLEI World Secretariat, Kaiser-Friedrich-Strasse 7, 53113 Bonn, Germany

Phone: +49 228 97 62 99 00

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