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Join a global sustainability network and shape sustainable policies with ICLEI as a Junior Officer, Innovative Finance
Overview
Salary
£34306.92
Location
Bonn, Germany - Remote
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
ICLEI is a world-recognised network of over 2,500 local and regional governments dedicated to promoting sustainable urban development. Positioned in 125+ countries, ICLEI has a powerful influence in defining sustainability policies and sparking local, equitable, and circular development actions.
Role Summary
- Conduct in-depth research to identify potential funding.
- Assist in preparing proposals, reports, and other documents for potential donors and partners.
- Be part of the management of the Transformative Actions Program (TAP) and its sub-national government project portfolio.
Role Requirements
- Master's degree in a relevant field (such as Business Administration, Public Policy, etc.) and a year's professional experience in a similar role.
- Proficiency in English with knowledge of additional languages as a plus point.
- Preferable skills in strategy development, project management, or fundraising.
Application Process Details
- Email application to careers.bonn@iclei.org with “Junior Officer Innovative Finance” in the subject line. Include citizenship particulars/ German work permit, possible start date, and a letter of motivation (1 page) with a 2-page CV. All documents to be combined into a pdf not exceeding 5MB.
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of over 2,500 local and regional governments dedicated to advancing sustainable urban development. With a presence in more than 125 countries, ICLEI plays a pivotal role in shaping sustainability policies and catalyzing local action for low-emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient, and circular development.
The role: As a Junior Officer, Innovative Finance, you will be a part of the international ICLEI World Secretariat team based in Bonn, Germany and will be placed within the Innovative Finance team. Your main responsibilities will include conducting thorough research to identify potential funding sources, assisting in the preparation and drafting of proposals, reports, and other documents for potential donors and partners, and assisting in the management of the Transformative Actions Program (TAP) and its portfolio of projects designed for subnational governments.
Job requirements: The successful candidate should have a master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Public Policy, International Relations, or similar) and at least 1 year of professional experience in a similar role, preferably in strategy development, project management, or fundraising. Fluency in English, both written and spoken is required. Knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
Benefits: The position will be available as of 01. June 2025. The Junior Officer reports directly to the Head of Innovative Finance. The employment contract will be based on German law including visa/work permit. Working hours: 40 per week (full time), paid leave: 30 days per year. Three month probation period. Working language: English.
Application details: By email to [email removed - click apply for more details] with “Junior Officer Innovative Finance” in the subject line. Please include indication of citizenship and/or work permit for Germany, possible start date, one-page letter of motivation describing work experience in strategy and fundraising, and a maximum 2-page CV. All information must be merged into one single pdf. of up to 5 MB size. Applications will be reviewed continuously upon arrival. Application Deadline: 02. May 2025.
