Working with us, you will have an opportunity to:
- Deepen your understanding of how cities design and implement sustainability policies, what kind of challenges they face and how best to support them;
- Work alongside leading urban researchers and practitioners on international projects, addressing current hot topics;
- Contribute to national and international processes shaping urban policies, such as the UN SDGs, the EU Green Deal, the New European Bauhaus and others;
- Be part of an internationally recognised organisation that inspires, supports and critically evaluates new trends in sustainable urban development;
- Enjoy flat hierarchies, space for personal development and fair, flexible working conditions.
We are looking for a person that meets the following criteria:
- Interested in sustainable urban development, ideally with a focus on issues like social innovation, public participation, social inclusion and urban transitions;
- Experienced in working in a project-based environment, ideally with international projects for and with local governments;
- Good communicator in person and in writing, confident in interacting with partners ranging from grassroots organisations to ministries;
- Proficient in English and at least one more European language, spoken and written;
- More languages are an asset;
- Reliable, curious, able to work independently and keep calm in a fast-paced, international environment.
Your job description will include the following main tasks:
- Support in designing and implementing collaborative projects related to sustainable urban development (e.g. EU-funded);
- Support in the organization of events, ranging from hands-on trainings to international project meetings and conferences;
- Researching and drafting publications addressed to urban practitioners, including reports, case studies or news articles;
- Support in project management, including communication with project partners and funders, reporting and general administrative tasks.
We offer a limited contract until the end of September 2022 with the potential for extension.
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