International job opportunity in Seoul, South Korea:
Join ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability!
Join ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability!
Application deadline: 31 March 2013
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is the world's leading association of cities and local governments dedicated to sustainable development. ICLEI is a powerful movement of 12 mega-cities, 100 super-cities and urban regions, 450 large cities as well as 450 small and medium-sized cities and towns in 84 countries.
ICLEI promotes local action for global sustainability and supports cities to become sustainable, resilient, resource-efficient, biodiverse, low-carbon; to build a smart infrastructure; and to develop an inclusive, green urban economy. The ultimate aim is to achieve healthy and happy communities.
The organization is currently building a team to support its work in the East Asia region. The Founding Director seeks an experienced expert in urban development / urban infrastructure and program developer/manager for the position of:
Director Urban Programs
East Asia
Based at the ICLEI East Asia Secretariat in Seoul, South Korea.
Responsibilities
• Leadership in developing urban programs in line with ICLEI’s eight urban agendas (ref. Strategic Plan 2012-2018)
• Leadership in positioning ICLEI’s programs vis-à-vis local governments and institutions in the region
• Resourcing (proposal-writing and fundraising for) ICLEI’s programs and projects in the East Asia region
• Organize and ensure the implementation of projects;
• Managing Urban Programs team including staff, capacity and budget management
• Working in close cooperation and coordination with ICLEI’s Global Program Coordinators
• Leadership in developing urban programs in line with ICLEI’s eight urban agendas (ref. Strategic Plan 2012-2018)
• Leadership in positioning ICLEI’s programs vis-à-vis local governments and institutions in the region
• Resourcing (proposal-writing and fundraising for) ICLEI’s programs and projects in the East Asia region
• Organize and ensure the implementation of projects;
• Managing Urban Programs team including staff, capacity and budget management
• Working in close cooperation and coordination with ICLEI’s Global Program Coordinators
Requirements
The Director Urban Programs*) shall:
• be rooted in the East Asia region and have lived in one or more East Asian countries (Korea, China, Chinese Taipei, Japan and Mongolia) for a minimum of six years;
• have an excellent command of the English language and at least one national language of an East Asian country;
• have a degree in urban development, city planning, civil engineering, urban infrastructure, architecture, or another subject relevant to the position;
• have at least 6 years of work experience in at least two positions, ideally at least one year professional experience in a country other than the home country;
• have professional experience at the East Asia regional level;
• bring proven experience in project design, proposal writing, fundraising, and project management;
• possess sound knowledge in urban planning and management, and/or urban infrastructure and technologies.
• be rooted in the East Asia region and have lived in one or more East Asian countries (Korea, China, Chinese Taipei, Japan and Mongolia) for a minimum of six years;
• have an excellent command of the English language and at least one national language of an East Asian country;
• have a degree in urban development, city planning, civil engineering, urban infrastructure, architecture, or another subject relevant to the position;
• have at least 6 years of work experience in at least two positions, ideally at least one year professional experience in a country other than the home country;
• have professional experience at the East Asia regional level;
• bring proven experience in project design, proposal writing, fundraising, and project management;
• possess sound knowledge in urban planning and management, and/or urban infrastructure and technologies.
*) Urban programs include, in particular: Low-carbon City (including energy transformation); Resilient City; Resource-efficient City; Biodiverse City; Smart Urban Infrastructure; Green Urban Economy (including green purchasing), Healthy & Happy Community.
Terms and conditions
• The position is available immediately at the ICLEI East Asia Secretariat in Seoul, South Korea. The initial contract duration will be 24 months with the option of extension.
• International travel will be required; communication with partners around the world may require work during unusual hours.
• Workings hours: 40 hours per week; 20 days of paid leave per year.
• Working languages: English as well as Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
• Gross annual salary: 50-55 Million Korean Won, depending on qualifications
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain the appropriate work permit for the Republic of Korea prior to the start of the position.
• International travel will be required; communication with partners around the world may require work during unusual hours.
• Workings hours: 40 hours per week; 20 days of paid leave per year.
• Working languages: English as well as Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
• Gross annual salary: 50-55 Million Korean Won, depending on qualifications
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain the appropriate work permit for the Republic of Korea prior to the start of the position.
Application
Please email job application (reference in subject line: “Director Urban Programs”) including:
- Letter of motivation;
- CV (max 3 pages) and photo;
- Indication of citizenship, and if non-Korean, whether you are holder of a work permit for Republic of Korea;
- Indication of availability date.
to <iclei-eastasia@iclei.org>. Application deadline: 31 March 2013
