Aug 19, 2021
WE ARE HIRING!
ICLEI is a global network of over 2500 cities and other subnational governments and their associations committed to building a sustainable future. ICLEI provides technical services, capacity building, networking & global representation opportunities as well as cutting-edge solutions to its member and network cities & regions and their communities. ICLEI’s African Head Office, which serves ICLEI’s network cities from across Africa, is based in Cape Town and is also home to ICLEI’s Global Cities Biodiversity Center (CBC), a center of excellence in the field of urban biodiversity and nature-based solutions for urban development The ICLEI Africa and ICLEI CBC teams: Our work is conducted by a dynamic and passionate team of well qualified and highly skilled professionals that work with cities and regions to ensure a more sustainable future. As an office that deeply cares for the constituency it works with, the team adheres to a strong set of values. There is a culture and ethos of openness and sharing, where staff are always willing to support each other where they can. There is a diversity of skills and experiences in our team of well over 60 staff that spans from those that work internationally at the highest of advocacy, diplomatic and technical levels, carrying Masters and Doctorate degrees, to those that are experienced practitioners in the fields of urban planning, economics, sustainability, social & environmental science and engineering. Given the number of languages spoken across the African continent and globally, ICLEI Africa has many bilingual and multilingual staff, and also supports staff development in adding more languages and sustainability skills to their repertoire. ICLEI Africa has the pleasure to invite leading and suitably qualified individuals to apply for the positions below, to join our African and / or Cities Biodiversity Center global teams of dynamic sustainability professionals.
All applicants for the below positions must be aware that these are full-time, preferably Cape Town-based positions, but that there is a level of flexibility to be located elsewhere in exceptional cases or for periods of time, depending on individual and /or project locations.
Candidates should also have a fully Internet-connected, functional, dedicated workspace at home for times when they may be required to work remotely (a company laptop will be provided).
Please forward all of the following:
covering/motivating letter comprehensive CV copy of SA identity document, Visa documents to work in South Africa, or in the case of non-South African applicants, a passport or equivalent identification papers available starting date current and expected salary three contactable references
Note that all these documents will be treated strictly confidential and only be used internally in ICLEI for this recruitment process.
Please include the correct reference (REF) in your email subject line and covering letter, to clearly indicate which position you are applying for. See below.
No late or incomplete applications will be considered.
A market-related and competitive annual remuneration package (TCOE based) will be offered to successful candidates, taking into consideration qualifications and experience and the current salary scales of ICLEI Africa.
Applicants who have not been contacted within 90 working days after the closing date of this advertisement should regard their applications as unsuccessful. ICLEI Africa reserves the right not to appoint an individual in relation to this job advert.
ICLEI Africa is open to applications for internships and volunteering in fields relevant to sustainability on an ongoing basis. Please email your CV with a covering letter at any time to the same email address as indicated above at any time.
Senior Professional Officer: Human Rights (24-month fixed term contract position based in Cape Town with the potential of renewal) REF – SPO: Human Rights
ICLEI Africa is looking for an experienced and highly-skilled candidate to work with us in creating a conducive and enabling environment to mainstream human rights-based approaches and their application to development projects and programmes, including project design, implementation, and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL). An important area of work will be to contribute to the creation of suitable conditions for local and subnational governments to foster human rights-based approaches at the local level. We are looking for a conscientious individual with a ‘can do’ attitude who can adapt quickly, work well under pressure with multiple stakeholders at different levels and think strategically on their feet. He/she should ideally have experience in negotiating, and communicating concepts related to sustainability, with a focus on human rights-based approaches to diverse stakeholders, and in particular, local communities, politicians and technical officials. The successful candidate should have proven expertise/skills in these areas:
Project implementation: Planning, management and implementation of projects and programmes; support in providing advice and guidance for strengthening and mainstreaming of human rights-based approaches into ICLEI projects, processes and stakeholder engagement, and in achieving project deliverables that are human rights-based orientated Awareness raising about human rights, human-rights based approaches and best-practices among right holders and duty bearers Report writing: Contribute to/ write a variety of reports, briefings, statements etc. Research about current and emerging trends by analysing programme, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and share with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies Leading and guiding fieldwork, including facilitating and contributing to engagements between right holders and duty bearers Contributing to articles, promotional, communications and social media materials on the project activities as well as the thematic materials about human rights Building and contributing to human rights knowledge networks and communities of practice Building capacity of staff and partners on human rights-based approach and human rights strategies
The job may also include these tasks and expertise/skills in these areas is preferable:
Working with stakeholders in Africa to develop policies and practices that promote human-rights based approaches within development projects focussed on sustainable development; Training stakeholders on human-rights based approaches, and associated topics; Workshop design and facilitation; and Development of strategic partnerships, business development and project acquisition, and resource mobilisation.
The following would also be advantageous:
Proficiency in another language spoken in Africa, especially French Experience in working with or within government Knowledge of African and global geo-political and development contexts Culturally sensitive, and accommodating of perspectives, ideas, issues and challenges voiced by people from varied cultures Negotiation experience (particularly within the field of human rights and people-centred approaches)
Requirements:
Relevant post-graduate degree or equivalent qualification in Human Rights, Gender Studies, Social and /or Development Sciences, Environmental Law or related field(s) A minimum of five years (with Masters’ degree (or equivalent)) of relevant experience at the local, national and/or international level in human rights-based approaches, equity, gender equality and related sustainable development fields Excellent English written, presentation and verbal communication skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to produce technical reports, popular articles, promotional and social media material, and to promote, enhance and expand the projects and partnerships he/she is involved in Individuals who are prepared to build new, add to and harness well-established networks to further build ICLEI’s reputation and networks across Africa and internationally An individual who can take initiative, is innovative, has keen observation skills and can apply critical thinking, problem solving and systems thinking approaches Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, in multiple and multi-disciplinary teams across the world, in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment, and proven experience of working in multi-disciplinary project teams Good diplomacy skills and ability to engage directly with high level political leadership, academic and technical experts, community leaders, the United Nations and other international organisations, as well as the private sector on behalf of ICLEI
Experience and understanding of implementing human rights-based approaches projects and programmes Experience in design, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) of human rights-based approaches in projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organizations, regional, national and local governments Experience of working with relevant stakeholders from the governmental and non-governmental institutions involved in human rights-based approaches and their application at the national and sub-national levels.
Further requirements:
Ability to be agile and flexible about work responsibilities Possess analytical skills, be well-organised, with attention to detail and quality, and have a structured and proactive working style Valid code B driving license, with at least one year’s driving experience A valid identification document or passport. Must have a passion for, and willingness to travel locally and internationally if required
ICLEI Africa
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Full time