ICLEI is a global association of over 1,000 cities, towns and metropolises in 86 countries with a mission to promote global sustainability through local action. ICLEI has around 300 urban development professionals working in 17 secretariats and offices, supporting cities and regions to become sustainable, low-carbon, resilient, biodiverse, resource-efficient and productive, ecomobile, smart and healthy and happy. More than 20% of the world’s urban population benefit from ICLEI’s work which is global in scope and impact, and yet very local in implementation.
The European Secretariat of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability seeks to fill the position of Officer within its Sustainable Economy and Procurement team.
ICLEI has been working on the topic of sustainable economy and procurement for over 19 years – helping support public authorities in implementation, spreading awareness of the concept, developing new approaches, and encouraging policy developments at the European and international level.
Tasks and responsibilities:
• Oversee the development and successful delivery of small or medium sized European projects on sustainable procurement.
• Responsible for work planning related to small or medium sized projects.
• Undertake project tasks such as writing reports and guidance, undertaking research, developing case studies and disseminating information to improve knowledge and skills on sustainable procurement.
• Support public authorities in developing and implementing sustainable procurement practices, policies and strategies.
• Further develop ICLEI’s knowledge and work on topics such as the circular economy and financing sustainable infrastructure.
• Develop partnerships and joint working with a variety of organisations.
• Organise events (e.g. meetings, workshops, training seminars and conferences).
• Research funding opportunities and write project proposals.
• Represent the Sustainable Economy and Procurement team at events and undertake presentations as necessary.
Skills and qualifications:
Essential:
• A degree in a relevant subject such as public procurement, environmental sciences, international development, economics or other appropriate qualification.
• A minimum of two years relevant work experience.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of sustainable procurement and its application in the public sector.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Good research skills in order to identify good practice and adapt for use in public sector settings.
• Ability to be well organised, prioritise tasks and produce good quality work within tight time constraints.
• Confident user of all Microsoft Office applications.
• A very good command of English (reading, writing and speaking). Additional European language(s) an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, e.g. drafting reports and delivering presentations to audiences at a variety of levels.
• Ability to liaise with a wide range of external organisations.
Desirable:
• Experience of working on European projects.
• Up-to-date knowledge of related procurement legislation including EU regulations for public procurement.
• Experience of undertaking training.
• Knowledge on topics such as the circular economy and financing sustainable infrastructure.
Conditions:
• Limited contract, duration from November 2015 until October 2016.
• Corridor contract 80-100% with a gross salary according to Officer position in ICLEI’s salary grid (indicative: EUR €39,500 – €44,500 per annum for 100%). Foreseen to start at 100% of full-time position.
• Place of work: ICLEI European Secretariat, Freiburg, Germany.
• Working hours: 40 h/week, six weeks of paid leave per annum.
• Working language: English.
• Readiness for frequent travel.
• 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.
Place of work: ICLEI European Secretariat, Freiburg, Germany
Deadline for application: 21 September 2015
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