Program Manager

Job opportunity in Seoul, South Korea:
Join ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability!
Application deadline: 1 July 2022

ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability is the leading global network of 2,500 local and
regional governments committed to sustainable development. Active in 125 countries, we influence
sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient, and
circular development. Our Members and team of experts work together through peer exchange,
partnerships and capacity building to create systemic change for urban sustainability. Find out
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Our Members and 24 offices work together to create systemic change for urban sustainability.
ICLEI World Secretariat is based in Bonn, Germany, while ICLEI East Asia Secretariat operates in
Seoul, South Korea to coordinate regional projects and activities, and provide support to ICLEI
Members in the Greater China Region, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia. You will be joining our
dynamic and fast-growing team to implement regional projects and provide technical consulting,
training, and information services to build capacity and support local and regional governments in
pursuing sustainable development.

Vacancy: Program Manager

Summary
The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for the development and management of ICLEI East
Asia’s program activities and provides support on membership and strategic development of ICLEI
East Asia Secretariat. The PM reports to the Regional Director.

Responsibilities
1. Program management (60%)
• Develop and manage ICLEI East Asia’s program in line with the ICLEI’s strategy and priorities
in the region, including program strategy development, planning, monitoring and
implementation. Currently ICLEI East Asia’s country program priority is China, supplemented
with activities in Mongolia and DPR Korea. ICLEI East Asia also plays a role in coordinating
with ICLEI Country Office in Japan and Republic of Korea for regional activities that involve
the two jurisdictions.
• Lead the implementation of priority existing projects and activities in line with ICLEI’s five
sustainable development pathways, with particular focus on Low Emissions and Circular
pathways
• Identify new project opportunities that reflect the needs and interest of local governments in
the region. Please refer to ICLEI East Asia’s website and annual reports for program details

Requirements

• Exposure: having lived in one or more East Asian countries for a minimum of six years

• Education: postgraduate degree in a related field such as environment, ecology, climate change, urban development, and sustainability

• Experience: a minimum of six years of related working experience in at least 1-2 development pathways mentioned above, including at least three years of proven experience in a managerial position related with program management; working experience with international (inter-governmental) organizations and / with local governments is preferred

• Language: excellent command of spoken and written English, working proficiency in Chinese Mandarin is a must, Korean language skill is a plus

• Leadership: proven leadership and managerial skills and experience; good at strategic planning; ability to inspire and motivate diverse groups towards achieving organizational goals; ability to guide and coordinate the program teamwork in order to deliver quality results

• Program management skills: ability to develop program strategy and plan, and manage projects following organizational procedures and rules, with good understanding and respect on the interest and needs of local governments in the region; good at time management/planning and project financing

• Communication skills: ability to communicate clearly and logically across different cultures and backgrounds, especially with local government stakeholders; good at teamwork and consensus building in group communications

• Strategic thinking: ability to strategically analyze and understand the context of sustainable local (urban) development in the region, anticipate and identify potential program opportunities

• Partnership and fundraising skills: experience and ability to identify, maintain and expand partnerships with key stakeholders, and mobilize resources and funding for program and organizational development

• Problem solving skills: ability to define and identify key problems and challenges in a complex situation and work environment, and be able to propose practical solutions to resolve issues effectively

• Initiative: self-motivated, be able to work independently with minor supervision and under pressure; ability to propose and develop new initiatives with innovative thinking

Terms and conditions

• The position is available immediately at the ICLEI East Asia Secretariat in Seoul, South Korea • International travel will be required; communication with partners around the world may require work during unusual hours • Working languages: proficient English and Mandarin; knowledge in Korean an asset

• Applicants must be eligible to obtain the appropriate work permit for the Republic of Korea prior to the commencement of work.

Application

Please email job application (reference in subject line: “ICLEI Program Manager”) to jobs.seoul@iclei.org including the following:

• Motivation letter

• CV (max 3 pages), and photo • Indication of salary expectation and current salary (if applicable)

• Indication of citizenship

• Indication of availability date 

첨부: ICLECI(서울) Program Officer.pdf

출처: http://eastasia.iclei.org/upload/portal/20220615/79ee423e4b1bef9245f96c353b1f0914.pdf