Join ICLEI ?
Local Governments for Sustainability!
Application deadline: 4 April 2021
ICLEI-Local
Governments for Sustainability is the leading global network of 1,750+ member
cities and regions committed to building a sustainable future (more information
at http://eastasia.iclei.org/). ICLEI supports local and regional governments to take actions towards
low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development.
Our
Members and 24 offices work together through peer exchange, partnerships and
capacity building to create systemic change for urban sustainability. ICLEI
World Secretariat is based in Bonn, Germany. Established in 2012, the ICLEI
East Asia Secretariat is hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, and
serves to coordinate regional projects and activities, and provide support to
ICLEI Members in the Greater China Region, Japan, Korea and Mongolia. We
provide technical consulting, training and information services to build
capacity, share knowledge and support local governments in pursuing sustainable
development via local and regional programs and exchange platforms.
Vacancy: Strategy Manager
Responsibilities
Overseeing the ICLEI East
Asia Secretariat’s strategic planning in connection with the ICLEI global
strategic plan, and coordinating the implementation of the organization’s annual
work plans.
Developing strategic
partnerships in the region, and identifying new opportunities and resources for
the expansion of ICLEI’s activities in East Asia, in coordination with the
program team.
Managing the membership
strategy and development in the region.
Overseeing communications
work and knowledge management, developing related platforms and tools.
Working together with the
Regional Administrator and Program Manager to provide inputs on office
operations, including human resources, accounting and financial management.
Supporting the Regional
Administrator in maintaining the close working relationship and communication
with the host city Seoul Metropolitan Government, particularly for planning,
budgeting and reporting.
In cooperation with the
Regional Administrator, coordinating the operations of ICLEI East Asia’s
governance bodies (Regional Executive Committee and Global Executive
Committee).
Requirements
have lived in
one or more East Asian countries (Korea, Japan, China, Mongolia) for a minimum
of six years
have an
excellent command of English and Korean, knowledge of Chinese is preferred
have a
postgraduate degree in sustainable development, environment, urban
infrastructure, urban planning, energy, project management or another subject
relevant to the position
have at least six years of related working experience
in fields of sustainability, environment or urban development at local levels,
including at least two years of
managerial experience
must have
working experience in/with local governments; experience with international
(inter-governmental) organizations and/or local governments is preferred
have hands on experience in strategic
planning, project management, partnership development, communications in an
international/regional context
Have good
skills on external communication and networking, and good at team work and time
management
With
innovation, self-initiative, critical analysis and problem solving skills
Terms and
conditions
The position
reports to Regional Director, ICLEI East Asia Secretariat.
The position is
available immediately at the ICLEI East Asia Secretariat in Seoul, South Korea.
International
travel will be required; communication with partners around the world may
require work during unusual hours
Working
languages: English supplemented with Chinese and/or Korean
Applicants must
be eligible to obtain the appropriate work permit for the Republic of Korea
prior to the commencement of work.
Application
Please email job
application (reference in subject line: “Strategy Manager”)
including:
Letter of
motivation
CV (max 3
pages), and photo
Indication of
salary expectation and current salary (before tax)
Indication of
citizenship
Indication of
availability date
to <jobs.seoul@iclei.org>.