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Join ICLEI to champion urban sustainability as a global PR strategist and amplify the voice of local governments in creating a more sustainable future.
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Bonn, Germany
Nomad Friendly? In-person- Bonn Germany
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Become part of ICLEI, a leading global network dedicated to sustainable urban development, influencing policy and driving local action across 125+ countries. As part of a team that works with over 2,500 local and regional governments, you'll be at the forefront of efforts to create low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient, and circular communities.
Role Summary
- Develop and implement comprehensive public relations strategies for ICLEI.
- Position ICLEI's leadership as global thought-leaders in urban sustainability.
- Secure relevant media coverage in international and environmental outlets.
- Create and manage content including pitches, press releases, and editorials.
- Collaborate with the Head of Global Communications for message alignment.
Role Requirements
- Proven expertise in public relations and media strategies.
- Ability to produce high-quality PR materials and secure media placements.
- Experience with environmental and international media is highly desirable.
- Strong collaboration skills to work with diverse teams within ICLEI.
Application Process Details
- Submit a proposal with costs by 12 April 2024 to Ariel Dekovic at ariel.dekovic@iclei.org.
- Include an estimate for the Sample Framework Contract Work Order.
- Direct any queries to Matteo Bizzotto at matteo.bizzotto@iclei.org.
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network working with more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. We are active in 125+ countries, influencing sustainability policy and driving local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development.
The role entails developing and implementing comprehensive public relations strategies that position ICLEI, our leadership and staff as global thought-leaders and experts in urban sustainability. Working closely with the Communications team and relevant thematic teams, the service provider(s) will achieve relevant media coverage, including articles and interviews through pitching, guest blogging opportunities and media partnerships, as well as other tactics.
The selected provider(s) will work closely with the ICLEI’s Head of Global Communications and will ideally achieve placements and coverage in international and environmental outlets. They will provide key messages to be used in all press and PR materials in consultation with ICLEI staff, draft and edit PR materials such as pitches, press releases, news items, editorials/op-eds, and talking points, in consultation with ICLEI staff, allowing sufficient time for revision and approval.
The Framework Contract will have a duration of four years. During the duration of this framework contract and following its needs, ICLEI will issue work orders to one or more experts with specific tasks, work plans and deadlines as well as a budget estimate for the tasks to be delivered.
Interested parties are requested to submit a proposal, including costs in Section 7 and an estimate for the Sample Framework Contract Work Order in Section 8, by 12 April 2024, COB CEST, to Ariel Dekovic, Head of Global Communications, [email removed - click apply for more details]. Queries can also be directed to Matteo Bizzotto, Senior Officer, Global Communications, [email removed - click apply for more details] during this time.
