Tasks and Responsibilities:Main responsibilities:● Support the implementation of ICLEI’s Global Research & Innovation (R&I) Strategy across ICLEI offices and within the World Secretariat by:○ Contacting and collecting inputs from all ICLEI offices and global thematic coordinators to ensure up-to-date research priorities are identified;○ Maintaining the R&I Strategy mechanisms, including the research partners list, the ICLEI Academy, etc.○ Conducting research and collecting data and information on requested topics, linking current and relevant trends in academia to ICLEI’s work;○ Supporting the development and dissemination of ICLEI urban research publications (case studies, policy briefs, reports, peer-reviewed papers) and communication materials (blog posts, newsletters, etc.). Tasks include designing visual displays of data andinformation on climate change and sustainable urban development for various audiences.● UrbanShift project deliverables: ○ Conduct desk research to support the review of the Integrated Sustainable Urban Development Assessments (ISUDAs) for all project cities;○ Conduct a thorough analysis of compiled data through ISUDAs to support the development of the Aggregated Analysis Report.● Support the organization of and contributions to research & Innovation sessions at events such as Daring Cities, the Innovate4Cities Conference, and UNFCCC COPs.● Support the collaboration with innovation partners such as the UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub and Mission Innovation.● Since ICLEI is an accredited observer organization to the IPCC, support the Head of the Team in carrying out the associated duties and responsibilities:○ Contribute to the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities (SR-Cities) by supporting the creation and curation of knowledge products from all ICLEI offices to feed into relevant processes;○ Support updating the urban practitioners community on the progress of SR-Cities.● Provide support for project acquisition activities and development of proposals to expand ICLEI’s Research and Innovation portfolio, chief among them the proposals linked to IPCC SR-Cities.● Supporting the provision of research services to other teams at ICLEI: ○ Conducting desk research, data analysis, best practice research, benchmarking, designing science-informed methodologies, disseminating scientific results, and developing research-informed training and capacity development modules.● Maintain the Urban Research, Innovation, and Development website Additional tasks:● Assist the team with Ad Hoc tasks linked to research and innovation.● Support the preparation of PPTs on various sustainability and climate topics as needed.● Assist the Head of the Team in providing research, analysis, and recommendations to ensure alignment with organizational goals.● Help in the preparation of reports and other materials as needed to facilitate decision-making and smooth operational flow.

Requirements:Main requirements:● 1-2 years of work experience in a related field. Experience working for research and innovation institutions, not-for-profit and/or membership organizations is highly desirable.● University degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Urban Studies, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Public Administration, Governance or a related field.● Having knowledge or prior experience in topics such as digitalization, governance, economy and finance, etc. is a plus.● Experience in academic writing and peer-reviewed publications is a plus.● Experience with designing infographics or visual content is an asset. ● Creative and proactive attitude in teamwork;● Confident user of Microsoft Office.● Fluency in written and spoken English, with strong writing skills.The successful candidate: ● Shows high interest and enthusiasm for research on climate change and sustainable urban development;● Is self-motivated, with a positive and pro-active attitude, as well as excellent interpersonal skills;● Is well organized, accurate, attentive to details, and takes ownership of tasks and quality delivery;● Has a strong ability and willingness to work as part of a team, as well as independently;Terms and conditions:● The position will be available as of 1st of June/July 2025. The Junior Officer reports directly to the Head of Urban Research, Innovation, and Development● The position is offered as a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension.● ICLEI World Secretariat has a flexible work-from-home policy within Germany (ideally based in the Cologne/Bonn region).● The employment contract will be based on German law and is subject to visa/work permit regulations.● Annual salary starting at 34,306.92 EUR (full-time) before taxes and social insurance contributions. The final salary will be determined based on the selected applicant’s qualifications and relevant experience..● Working hours: 40 per week (full-time), with 30 days of paid leave annually.● Probation period: 3 months.● Working language: EnglishApplication:Please send your application by email to careers (dot) bonn (at) iclei (dot) org, with the subject line: “Junior Officer, Urban Research, Innovation, and Development.”Your application should include:● A letter of motivation, your most recent CV, and any relevant certificates or supporting documents — all combined into a single PDF file (maximum size: 5 MB).● Your earliest possible start date.● An indication of your citizenship and whether you hold a valid work permit for Germany.