Expert: Sustainable Food Systems

Start: 1 February Duration: 1 year (with potential to extension) Pensum: %

Location:
Brussels, Belgium Application Deadline: 22 November Do you want to contribute to making our cities better places to live? ICLEI
- Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network working with more than local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in + countries, we influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development. ICLEI‘s European Secretariat is based in Freiburg (Germany), with specialised offices in Brussels and Berlin. ICLEI Europe has more than staff from all over Europe and beyond, covering a broad variety of professional disciplines and expertise. Your

job description
will include the following main tasks: Work closely with colleagues in ICLEI’s Brussels Office who lead the food policy, advocacy and fundraising activities, while supporting the coordination of ICLEI’s global CityFood Programme and network. Contribute to the implementation of project tasks and the provision of expert advice across a range of European and international initiatives focused on sustainable food systems. Support the coordination of activities and responsibilities among project partners and colleagues, including partner liaison, reporting to funders and ensuring effective project delivery. Collaborate closely with communications colleagues to design and implement impactful communication, dissemination and stakeholder engagement activities. Organise and facilitate virtual, hybrid and in-person events, including trainings, workshops, conferences, international project meetings and peer-learning exchanges as part of ICLEI’s CityFood Programme and broader European advocacy work. Facilitate networking, knowledge exchange, collaboration and the sharing of best practices among cities, public authorities and other key stakeholders. Build, maintain and strengthen strategic relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of organisations, institutions and networks, contributing to ICLEI’s European and global food systems agenda. Contribute to fundraising and business development activities, including the acquisition of new projects, the development of strategic partnerships and the expansion of ICLEI’s expertise, knowledge base and portfolio of work on sustainable food systems. We are looking for a new colleague to join our Sustainable Food Systems team with the following experience, skills and personality : Global experience and deep understanding of food systems, spanning both production and consumption, with a transdisciplinary vision and an impact-oriented mind to support food security and resilience in urban-rural contexts. Solid understanding of urban food-relevant topics, such as food environments, consumer behaviour change, food loss and waste (circular food), multi-stakeholder dialogues, sustainable public food procurement and/or nutrition and public health. At least two years’ work experience relevant to the impactful transformation to sustainable urban food systems. Previous experience working on EU-funded projects, preferably related to sustainable food systems (or a relevant field) an asset. Curious, creative, collaborative, very well organised, strategic thinker, and able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, international environment with colleagues based in different offices in various parts of the world (e.g. Africa, Latin America). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Confident interacting and collaborating with a wide range of partners across disciplines and sectors in international and multi-cultural environments; people with trans-disciplinary background and a wider network of relevant contacts have an advantage. Proficient in English; one or more other European languages (particularly French), spoken and written are an asset.

We offer
you the following

conditions:
Limited contract – 12 months (extension intended) Gross salary according to the Expert position in ICLEI’s salary grid (indicative: 58. – 61. EUR per annum) Place of work: Brussels (Belgium) 40 hour working week (full time) with flexible working time and the possibility of up to 50% mobile work Six weeks of paid leave per annum Working language: English Occasional travel within and outside Europe is foreseen Please note that applicants must – due to legal reasons – hold EU citizenship or a valid EU residence permit and a valid Belgian work permit. Applications not meeting these conditions can unfortunately not be considered. If you are excited to help cities shape sustainable and resilient food systems, we look forward to receiving your application. 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