(internal) Expert, Events and Project Communications

Start date: 01 August 2026
Duration: Unlimited
Deadline for application: 30 April 2026

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 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in 125+ 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, and a staff of more than 150 colleagues from all over Europe, covering a broad variety of professional disciplines.

Your position is based in the Events and Project Communications Team and will include the following main tasks:

• Coordinate the communication and dissemination work in European projects (i.a. HorizonEurope funded), working with multi-partner project teams, external service providers, cities and the funders;

• Organise, promote and implement in-person, online and hybrid events, including programme development, speaker and participant management, and logistics, working with host cities, funders and co-organisers;

• Develop and implement communication plans and campaigns, visual identities, website content, multimedia content, newsletters, promotional materials, press releases, media articles, social media channels, etc.;

• Develop and maintain contacts with relevant communication partner organisations, publications and platforms at the European and national levels;     

• Support and train cities/civil society organisations to develop local communication campaigns;

• In collaboration with other colleagues, support or lead the acquisition of projects and contracts on behalf of the EPC team.

• Evaluate communication channels and activities and report on their performance against KPIs;

• Represent ICLEI at events and present on the organisation and its work.

We are offering an Expert role to a colleague with the following experience, skills and character:

• Relevant academic degree, ideally in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, political science, international relations, or a related field and a strong interest in sustainable development.

• At least two years of relevant professional experience in communication and dissemination, including developing and implementing communication strategies, organising events, and completing tasks involving multiple partners and stakeholders - of which at least one year of experience was with ICLEI Europe, resulting in good understanding of ICLEI Europe’s organisational processes and dynamics.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in complex international environments, with excellent and proactive collaboration and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate a variety of projects simultaneously to a high standard;

• Strong digital communication and visual design skills, including the ability to create compelling visual content (e.g., presentations, infographics, and social media assets);

• Excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail  with simultaneous big-picture thinking.

• Ability to effectively use digital tools and platforms to support communication and stakeholder engagement;

• Fully computer-literate with advanced knowledge of MS Office, knowledge of website content management software (Typo3, Drupal or other CMS) as well as Adobe package (mainly InDesign and Premiere) is welcome.

• Languages: Proficiency in English (spoken and written); additional languages are an asset.

We offer you the following conditions:  

• Unlimited contract.

• Gross salary according to the Expert position in ICLEI’s salary grid (indicative: 49.600 - 52.200 EUR per annum);

• Place of work: Freiburg/Germany;

• 40h working week with flexible working time and the possibility to work up to 50% outside of the office; 80% working arrangement possible;

• 6 weeks of paid leave per annum;

• Working language is English;

• Occasional travel within Europe is foreseen.

We are very much looking forward to your application – quick and easy via the "Apply Now" button. We will process your application as soon as possible and get back to you shortly.

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 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 based on their qualifications and competencies.