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Join ICLEI's mission for a sustainable future as a Junior Officer, Sustainable Energy, and drive impactful projects while engaging in global collaborations.
Overview
Salary £34306.92
Location Bonn, Germany
Expires Expires at anytime
Organization Summary:
ICLEI is a leading global network with over 2,500 local and regional governments dedicated to creating a sustainable and vibrant urban future. Working at ICLEI provides an opportunity to contribute to significant sustainability initiatives in a dynamic, multicultural, and international setting, collaborating with a diverse team and global partners from its World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany.
- Role Summary:
- Support project coordination and implementation for sustainable energy initiatives.
- Organize events and manage knowledge within the Sustainable Energy team.
- Engage in business development and project acquisition.
- Coordinate fundraising efforts for sustainable energy, renewables, and climate neutrality projects.
- Role Requirements:
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience in sustainability.
- University master’s degree in Energy, Environment, Climate Change, or a related field.
- Knowledge of the Paris Agreement, NDCs, Renewable Energy, SDGs, and Multilevel Governance.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in major East (Southeast) Asian languages required.
- Additional language skills in German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French are beneficial.
- Application Process Details:
- Send an email to careers.bonn@iclei.org with the subject “Junior Officer, Sustainable Energy”.
- Include a letter of motivation, CV, portfolio or work samples, and enrolment certificate in one PDF (max 5 MB).
- Provide citizenship or work permit for Germany and possible start date.
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. We work in a multicultural, international environment with colleagues and partners around the globe. The ICLEI World Secretariat is based in Bonn, Germany.
The role: As a Junior Officer, Sustainable Energy, you will be part of the Sustainable Energy team at the ICLEI World Secretariat. You will be responsible for supporting project coordination and implementation for the Sustainable Energy team’s ongoing and future projects. You will also be responsible for event organization, knowledge management, business development, project acquisition, and coordination for fundraising on the topics of sustainable energy transition, 100% Renewables, energy access and security, and climate neutrality.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience, a University master’s degree (or equivalent) in Energy, Environment, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, and/or a related field. Knowledge of the Paris Agreement, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Multilevel Governance and/or Vertical Integration is desirable. Proficiency in English is a must, and proficiency in Korean, Bahasa, Malay, Thai and other east (southeast) Asian major languages are an essential requirement. Additional language skills in German, Spanish, Portuguese and/or French are an added advantage.
Benefits: The position is available from 1 July 2024 at the ICLEI World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany. The contract will have a limited duration for one (1) year, with the possibility of extension. Working hours: 40 per week, 30 days of paid leave per year. Working language: English. The contract will be based on German law. International travel may be required; communication with partners around the world may require work outside of normal office hours.
Application details: By email to [email removed - click apply for more details] Please include “Junior Officer, Sustainable Energy” in the subject line and send us relevant documents like letter of motivation, CV, portfolio or samples of design work (if applicable), enrolment certificate merged into one pdf. of up to 5 MB size. Indication of citizenship and/or work permit for Germany. Indication of possible start date. Application Deadline: Saturday, 24 May 2024.
