Officer: Sustainable Food Systems - ICLEI Europe ‘Food Cluster’

Job title: Officer Sustainable Food Systems
ICLEI Europe ‘Food Cluster’, Global Food Programme,
ICLEI European Secretariat Freiburg, Germany

Start date: 1 November 2021
Duration: Initial contract period 12 months – extension intended
Deadline for application: 30 September 2021

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global and European network working
with more than 2500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban
development. Active in 125+ countries, ICLEI influences sustainability policy and drives
local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development.
It has 17 offices servicing its members while developing innovative projects and events and
is an international not-for-profit association and network perceived as the international
representative of cities for sustainability.

ICLEI‘s European Secretariat is based in Freiburg (Germany), with specialized offices in
Brussels and Berlin, and more than 100 staff from all over Europe and beyond, covering a
broad variety of professional disciplines.

ICLEI Europe is looking for a Food Expert who has a profound knowledge of sustainable food
systems and a record on project work in relevant fields.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Undertake effective liaison and relationship building and pro-actively develop and

maintain partnerships and joint working with a variety of organisations, institutions and
partners on the sustainable food topic within the Global Food Programme.

• Increase the visibility, strategic influence and create relevant political and strategic

opportunities for ICLEI in the sustainable food field in Europe and beyond.

• Support European and international project work tasks (workshops, events, research,

case studies) related to sustainable urban food systems – with a focus on food waste,
public procurement, school nutrition and behavioural change.

• In co-operation with the line manager(s) implement defined work packages and tasks

within one or several international projects, including the preparation, updating and
monitoring of the work plan, and support reporting, defining project progress, problems
and solutions.

• Through European projects support and empower cities and other public authorities

in developing sustainable food concepts and approaches and in transforming their city
region food system.

• Facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, collaboration and best practice exchange

between cities and other actors.

• Develop ICLEI’s knowledge and work in the field of sustainable food, building on

projects, events and strategic partnerships.

• Undertake research and prepare reports, case studies and guidance, on the topics

of sustainable food, and where needed provide training and support services on
sustainable food.

ICLEI European Secretariat
Leopoldring 3
D-79098 Freiburg
Germany
+49-761-36892-0
+49-761-36892-19
iclei-europe@iclei.org
www.iclei-europe.org
twitter.com/ICLEI_Europe

• Represent ICLEI at relevant events, and help develop strategic relationships with relevant

external organisations on the topic of sustainable food.

• Design creative workshops and events that encourage people to participate, learn

and network.

• Identify funding opportunities and write project proposals related to sustainable food

and local governments.

Skills and qualifications:

Development, Law, Natural Resource Management, Health/Nutrition or similar. A
master degree or studies related to sustainable food systems are an asset.

• A minimum of three years’ work experience, relevant to the application of sustainable

food systems in the public sector.

• Deeper knowledge of sustainable food systems, and the relevance and influence of

local governments in driving the sustainable food transition. A specific knowledge or
work experience in the field of food waste, school nutrition, behavioural change and/or
sustainable, healthy food environments is an asset.

• Professional experience: Understanding of European and UN Institutions;

understanding of European and UN policy (e.g. topics such as sustainable urban
development, climate change, public health, agriculture, community engagement,
food) as well as on key issues for sustainable development at the local government
level. Proven record of working closely with EC services is an asset.

• Communication and organisational skills: High communicative competence (orally

and in writing); strong presentation/public speaking skills; team player with a very
pro-active working style; ability to work self-organised within a complex working
environment; confidence in communicating with partners from different backgrounds
and cultures; project management skills; ability to organise meetings and workshops.

• Experience of working on international and/or European projects.
• Languages: Excellent command of English (orally and in writing); any additional

Conditions:

• Limited contract, duration 12 months, extension intended;
• Corridor contract 80-100% of a full time position with a gross salary according to ‘Officer’

and a valid Belgian or EU work permit. Applications not meeting these conditions can
unfortunately not be considered.

Deadline for application:30 September 2021

Please apply in writing, including a CV and letter of motivation to:
jobs.europe@iclei.org

Be aware that applications are reviewed continuously upon arrival; therefore application as
soon as possible is advisable.

For more information about ICLEI visit:
www.iclei-europe.org

ICLEI Europe’s Equal Opportunity and Employment Policy
ICLEI Europe’s hiring policy is geared to ensure that the organisation hires employees
without regard to their race, colour, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital
status, socio-economic background or sexual orientation. ICLEI’s policy is that applicants for
employment and career progression are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications
and competencies.