Sustainable Procurement Project Officer ICLEI
Sustainable Procurement Project Officer
Start date: March 2012
Duration: Initial contract period 2 years
Deadline for application: 15 January 2012
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is an association of 1,200 local governments in 68 countries that are dedicated to sustainable development. It has 15 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. The European Secretariat is based in Freiburg, Germany.
The European Secretariat of ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability seeks to fill the position of Officer within its Sustainable Procurement team.
ICLEI has been working on sustainable procurement for over 15 years - helping support public authorities in implementation, spreading awareness of the concept, developing new approaches, and encouraging policy developments at the European and international level.
Tasks and responsibilities:
• Develop and implement small to medium sized projects on sustainable procurement
• Responsible for work planning and finances for small to medium-sized projects on sustainable procurement
• Offer sustainable procurement advisory and support services to the public authorities, particularly local governments
• Support the operation of a Helpdesk service by providing responses to questions on Green Public Procurement
• Support the sustainable procurement team with advice on specific aspects of procurement such as developing detailed tender documentation, evaluating tenders, competitive dialogues and negotiations
• Undertake research and develop guidance on sustainable procurement.
• Writing newsletters
• Organise events (e.g. meetings, workshops and training seminars)
• Research funding opportunities and prepare project proposals
• Represent the Sustainable Procurement team at events and undertake presentations as necessary
Skills and qualifications:
• A degree or professional training in a relevant subject, such as public procurement, law, economics, environmental sciences, or other appropriate qualification
• An understanding of the legal framework of EC public procurement, sustainable procurement principles and their application in public sector purchasing
• At least two year’s practical experience of working in procurement or sustainable procurement
• Good research skills in order to identify good practice and adapt for use in public sector settings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills e.g. draft complex documents and give presentations to audiences at a variety of levels
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clearly, concisely and informatively, working to tight deadlines
• Familiarity with news sources on EU policy and the environment would be an advantage
• Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage time, prioritise tasks and produce good quality work within tight time constraints
• A very good command of English (reading, writing and verbally). Additional European language(s) an asset
• Confident user of all Microsoft Office applications
Conditions:
Limited contract, duration from March 2012 until February 2014
Corridor contract 80-100% with a gross salary according to Officer position in ICLEI’s salary grid (indicative: EUR 35.000 to 39.240 per annum for 100%
Place of work: ICLEI European Secretariat, Freiburg, Germany
Workings hours: 40 h/week, six weeks of paid leave per annum
Working language: English
Readiness for frequent travel
Applicants must – due to legal reasons – hold EU citizenship or valid EU residence permit and a valid German work permit. Applications not meeting these conditions can unfortunately not be considered.
Deadline for application: 15 January 2012
Be aware that applications are reviewed continuously upon arrival; therefore application as soon as possible is advisable.
Please apply in writing, including a CV and letter of motivation to:
jobs.europe@iclei.org
For more information about ICLEI visit:
www.iclei-europe.org
Start date: March 2012
Duration: Initial contract period 2 years
Deadline for application: 15 January 2012
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is an association of 1,200 local governments in 68 countries that are dedicated to sustainable development. It has 15 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. The European Secretariat is based in Freiburg, Germany.
The European Secretariat of ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability seeks to fill the position of Officer within its Sustainable Procurement team.
ICLEI has been working on sustainable procurement for over 15 years - helping support public authorities in implementation, spreading awareness of the concept, developing new approaches, and encouraging policy developments at the European and international level.
Tasks and responsibilities:
• Develop and implement small to medium sized projects on sustainable procurement
• Responsible for work planning and finances for small to medium-sized projects on sustainable procurement
• Offer sustainable procurement advisory and support services to the public authorities, particularly local governments
• Support the operation of a Helpdesk service by providing responses to questions on Green Public Procurement
• Support the sustainable procurement team with advice on specific aspects of procurement such as developing detailed tender documentation, evaluating tenders, competitive dialogues and negotiations
• Undertake research and develop guidance on sustainable procurement.
• Writing newsletters
• Organise events (e.g. meetings, workshops and training seminars)
• Research funding opportunities and prepare project proposals
• Represent the Sustainable Procurement team at events and undertake presentations as necessary
Skills and qualifications:
• A degree or professional training in a relevant subject, such as public procurement, law, economics, environmental sciences, or other appropriate qualification
• An understanding of the legal framework of EC public procurement, sustainable procurement principles and their application in public sector purchasing
• At least two year’s practical experience of working in procurement or sustainable procurement
• Good research skills in order to identify good practice and adapt for use in public sector settings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills e.g. draft complex documents and give presentations to audiences at a variety of levels
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clearly, concisely and informatively, working to tight deadlines
• Familiarity with news sources on EU policy and the environment would be an advantage
• Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage time, prioritise tasks and produce good quality work within tight time constraints
• A very good command of English (reading, writing and verbally). Additional European language(s) an asset
• Confident user of all Microsoft Office applications
Conditions:
Limited contract, duration from March 2012 until February 2014
Corridor contract 80-100% with a gross salary according to Officer position in ICLEI’s salary grid (indicative: EUR 35.000 to 39.240 per annum for 100%
Place of work: ICLEI European Secretariat, Freiburg, Germany
Workings hours: 40 h/week, six weeks of paid leave per annum
Working language: English
Readiness for frequent travel
Applicants must – due to legal reasons – hold EU citizenship or valid EU residence permit and a valid German work permit. Applications not meeting these conditions can unfortunately not be considered.
Deadline for application: 15 January 2012
Be aware that applications are reviewed continuously upon arrival; therefore application as soon as possible is advisable.
Please apply in writing, including a CV and letter of motivation to:
jobs.europe@iclei.org
For more information about ICLEI visit:
www.iclei-europe.org
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