Climate Resilience for Communities Project Coordinator

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 involves supporting the development and implementation of climate resilience building strategies and interventions against flooding in Izmir, Türkiye as part of the Climate Resilience for Communities Project. The local organisation will be in direct communication with ICLEI and the relevant departments of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, and it will be responsible for coordinating the activities on the ground. The anticipated period of the contract is half-a-year (6 months), within a timeframe starting ideally in 15 July 2025, with the possibility of extension based on needs.

Job requirements include staff proficient ative in Turkish, and fluent in English. Knowledge of any other language that is spoken in the community (French, Arabic, etc.) will be advantageous. Extensive expertise in social sciences/socioeconomics, crisis management and preparedness, intercultural communication, disaster risk reduction, urban or regional planning, or related fields is required. Relevant experience in consultative and participatory-oriented projects and programmes focused on climate action, urban planning, sustainability, gender balance and/or human rights on migrant communities is also necessary.

Benefits include the opportunity to work on a globally significant project, with potential for contract extension based on needs. The organisation is responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant laws related to taxation and migration (e.g. must have permission to work as a contractor in Türkiye). The organisation is being engaged as a contractor to provide services outlined in these terms of reference. The staff from the organisation that will be involved in the project will not be employees of ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability or any of the other partner organisations.

The organisation must ensure the inclusion of people from different groups in the community in the activities carried out. The organisation shall provide resources to ensure that activities are designed for people who speak different languages, providing translation services if necessary. Subcontracting is not permitted.