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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) is a global network of more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban Active in 125+ countries, we influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient, and circular Our Members and team of experts work together through peer exchange, partnerships and capacity building to create systemic change for urban
We work in a multicultural, international environment with colleagues and partners around the We seek a highly motivated, proactive, and experienced candidate for the position of:
Officer, Resilient Development
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
Events: Support the organization of international ICLEI events and webinars, knowledge exchange workshops, also partner and high-level Represent ICLEI and the Resilient Development Team at such events, as
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
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 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, ;
Report to manager and funder on all of the above, also on project consultants delivery and progress
Support further project acquisition to develop ICLEI s international project portfolio on resilience that serves local and regional governments around the
Requirements:
The successful candidate:
Terms and conditions:
Application:
Apply by email to careers(dot)bonn(at)iclei(dot) Please include Officer, Resilient Development in the subject line and send us:
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 ICLEI s policy is that applicants for employment and career progression are considered solely based on their relevant qualifications and
Please note that applications received after the deadline cannot be In order to support the evaluation via interview, shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a written test relevant to the job Kindly note, that applications are reviewed continuously as Submitting your application as soon as possible is The ICLEI World Secretariat shall only contact shortlisted
Application Deadline: 21 February 2023
ICLEI World Secretariat, Kaiser-Friedrich-Strasse 7, 53113 Bonn, Germany
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