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Tasks and responsibilities:

• Provide practical advice and support to local and regional governments in different European countries, wanting to implement circular economy practices, in some or all of the following areas:
  • ​the development of Circular Economy Action Plans;
  • the planning and implementation of circular systemic solutions related to specific economic sectors and/or material streams;
  • developing effective citizen and stakeholder engagement mechanisms for circular economy;
  • the elaboration of Circular Economy Investment Plans.
• ​Develop ICLEI’s knowledge in the field of circular economy – on the levers available to local governments to facilitate the circular transition, on the key challenges to implementation, and understanding how ICLEI can best support this process;
• To deepen ICLEI’s experience, knowledge and portfolio of activities in relation to one or more material flow/value chain, such as biowaste, textiles or plastics, including effective strategies open to local governments to tackle these areas;
• Facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, collaboration and best practice exchange between local governments and other actors;
• Carry out a variety of project-specific tasks in the fields of circular economy and sustainable procurement, including, but not limited to:
  • writing briefing documents, guidance, reports and case studies;
  • organising workshops, meetings and events;
  • undertaking research;
  • managing relationships with partner organisations;
  • supporting communications and outreach work.
• ​Represent ICLEI at events, and help develop strategic relationships with relevant external organisations on the topic of circular economy and sustainable procurement;
• Identify funding opportunities and write project proposals.

Job Requirements:

Skills and qualifications:

• A degree in a relevant subject such as Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Engineering, Social Sciences, Economics, or any other relevant fields;
• A minimum of 2 years work experience working directly with local and regional governments, relevant to the application of circular economy principles in the public sector;
• A comprehensive understanding of the topic of circular economy, and the relevance and influence of local and regional governments in driving the circular transition;
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of external organisations;
• Ability to be well organised, prioritise tasks and produce good quality work within tight time constraints;
• Ability to work in a team and independently;
• 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;
• Confident user of all Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable:

• Experience of working on international and European projects;
• Deeper knowledge of one or more specific material flows/value chains;
• Direct experience in providing consultation services to public authorities.

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