Planning and provision of sustainable mobility solutions has become one of the backbones of successfully moving urban development towards sustainability. The position will have a focus on projects that develop, test and promote innovative, sustainable mobility solutions and support cities in introducing integrated transport and mobility plans and systems. The position is based on projects and services, and will be supervised by the responsible Deputy Regional Director.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Development and implementation of project tasks and deliverables together with external partners, cities and funders;
- Create and deliver high quality project documentation and ensure high quality standards of project outcomes;
- Delivery of consultancy services for local governments in the topic of sustainable mobility;
- Desk research and drafting of reports on issues related to sustainable urban mobility;
- Development of guidance materials, case studies and news articles on innovative measures;
- Facilitation of exchange, evaluation, peer-learning and capacity-building among European cities concerned with sustainable mobility;
- Organisation, programme development and facilitation of project-related meetings and other events convening stakeholders from a wide range of organisations;
- Maintain effective partnerships and joint working with a variety of organisations (good connections within the mobility community is highly appreciated);
- Dissemination of information on projects: website content management and maintenance, newsletters, presentations, articles, design and development of promotional material;
- Project management support including general administrative tasks, communication with project partners, monitoring of implementation and external reporting to the project coordinators and funding agencies;
- Input to the acquisition of future projects and writing of project proposals;
- Representation of ICLEI at events and presentations as necessary.
Skills and qualifications:
- Education: Academic degree in urban/transport planning, sustainable management with a focus on transport and mobility, urban geography, or related field;
- Sound understanding of sustainable mobility, urban governance, and social innovation;
- Professional experience: At least two years of work experience in European projects and consultancy services in the field of sustainable mobility, preferably in a non-profit environment/in organisations working with/for cities; Excellent skills in project management, organisation and communication;
- Languages: Very good command of English (reading, writing and speaking), additional European language(s) an asset;
- Personality: Active, dynamic and entrepreneurial approach to work including creativity and interest in project and service development. Precision and ability to be self-organised within an international team;
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (orally and in writing). Excellent representation skills. Confidence in communicating with partners from different backgrounds and cultures;
- Computer skills: Confident user of all Microsoft Office applications, e-mail, www research. Experience in web editing, desk top publishing and/or graphics software will be an advantage.
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