Junior Officer, Global Projects

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. Our Members and team of experts work together through peer exchange, partnerships and capacity building to create systemic change for urban sustainability. The World Secretariat is based in Bonn, Germany.

To support the Global Projects team, we are offering the following position:

Junior Officer, Global Projects

The successful candidate will be a part of the international ICLEI World Secretariat team based in Bonn, Germany. The Global Projects team supports, raises funding for, manages, and implements multi-office projects with the aim of profiling ICLEI globally as a hub of expertise. In addition, the team explores and develops new, cross-cutting, emerging thematic areas and related fund raising opportunities.

Tasks

Tasks:

Support in administrative project management (ca. 70%), including:

Controlling of budgets

Preparation, and checking of financial project reports of the involved
Regional Offices, other partners and/or subcontractors, as well
as the World Secretariat as necessary, including payments to partners /
sub-contractors

Contract management (project contracts, sub-grants, cooperation
agreements, service contracts, etc.)

Support to project leaders in other aspects of projects upon need

Support in project acquisition and related processes (ca. 30%),
including:

Support in the coordination of project acquisition processes, keeping an
overview on all proposal processes in the World Secretariat

Support to technical teams in proposal writing, including administrative,
contractual and financial matters, completing administrative forms,
support the writing of budgets etc.

Support the writing, editing and finalizing of project proposals and their
coordination with partners

General support:

Supporting project management compliance review processes, including
taking over certain tasks that may go beyond those listed above

Upon need, supporting other tasks in the team or extended World
Secretariat team.

Requirements

Requirements:

Minimum of 1 year of professional experience of working in the field
related to urban development, sustainability and/or project
management preferably in an international organization or NGO

Completed apprenticeship or university degree (or equivalent) in
Business or Public Administration, Business Management or related fields

Proficiency in MS Office, email programs

Excellent command of written and spoken English

Advantageous:

Experience with legal documents (e.g. project contracts)

Interest in international collaboration and urban sustainability

Excellent command of written and spoken German

Behavioral competences:

Self-motivation, pro-active attitude, good interpersonal skills

Good problem solving skills and solution oriented approach

Ability to remain calm, cool and collected in stressful situations and under
changing priorities

Well organized, accurate and very attentive to details

Take ownership of activities and responsibilities

Assertiveness, reliability and respect of required confidentiality

Benefits

Terms and conditions:

The position will be available as of 15.August 2022. The successful
candidate reports directly to the Head of Global Projects.

One year contract, with the possibility of extension

The employment contract will be based on German law including
visa/work permit

Annual Salary: Starting at 31289 EUR (full time)) before tax and social
insurance fees, with the final salary to be determined based on the
chosen applicant s experience.

Working hours: 40 per week (full time), paid leave: 30 days per year (full
time)

Three month probation period

Working language: English

Application:

By email with Junior Officer, Global Projects in the subject line and send us:

indication of citizenship and/or work permit for Germany

Indication of possible start date

All relevant documents (letter of motivation, CV (Euro pass format
preferred), employment certificates) and information merged into one
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