Director, Business Relations

Responsibilities:  

Relations to the Business Sector

-  Build and foster ICLEI’s relations with companies, business associations and economic fora  
-  Lead and coordinate ICLEI’s approaches and relations to the business sector internationally  
-  Profile and promote ICLEI vis-à-vis business partners  
-  Address business media and fora  
-  Represent ICLEI at meetings and events of the business sector  

Partnership programs

-  Lead the preparations and implementation of dialogues on products and services between municipal decision-makers and businesses  
-  Develop and arrange partnership programs between local governments and companies aimed to advance sustainable urban infrastructure solutions  
-  Mobilize financial resources for these programs  

Corporate Communication  

-  Produce corporate presentation materials  
-  Prepare ICLEI’s annual business report  

Requirements  

•  Degree / postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject such as Business Administration, Economics, Communication, Political Science, or similar
•  Minimum of eight years professional experience in a business environment; in at least one position relevant to business relations  

Knowledge and Experience  

•  Experience in working in or with the business sector  
•  Knowledge in the areas of environment, cities and urban infrastructure  
•  Understanding of local governments and their political and operating environment  
•  Proven experience corporate sponsorship recruitment  

Abilities and Skills  

•  Creative and pro-active attitude  
•  Organized working style; ability to work independently  
•  Professional appearance  
•  Strong verbal and written communication skills  
•  Excellent messenger: ability to communicate ICLEI and its mission to the business world  
•  Proficiency in written and spoken English and fluency in at least one other language relevant to ICLEI’s work  

Terms and conditions  

The full-time position is available from November 2008, pending confirmation of funding by the funder. It will be based in Bonn, Germany.

International travel will be required. Communication with partners around the world may require work during unusual hours.  

The Director Business Relations reports directly to the Secretary General. A competitive salary will be offered.  

This position will be filled subject to confirmation of funding by the funder.  

Application  

Send fax or email job application including:  
-  letter of motivation  
-  detailed CV with photo  
-  documents illustrating previous experience  
-  indication of salary expectation  
-  indication of citizenship, and if non-EU, if holder of a work permit for Germany  
-  indication of availability date  

by 30 September 2008 to:  

ICLEI World Secretariat  
Attn. Maria Patá  
Toronto, Canada  
Telefax   +1-416 / 392-1478  
Email    HR@iclei.org  
Reference (in subject line): “Director Business Relations”  

Telephone interviews will take place on 16-17 October, face-to-face interviews from 20-24 October 2008.