Portfolio Coordinator for Urban Missions - Remote

Overview

The role of the Portfolio Coordinator for Urban Missions will be to support mission-based urban planning under the Mayors for Economic Growth Facility and the Slovak Transformation Fund initiatives.

In Short

• Lead the design and coordination of the Mission-Oriented Economy Programme.
• Support local authorities in developing portfolios of interventions.
• Facilitate learning sessions for local authorities and partners.
• Coordinate with city teams on portfolio design and management.
• Engage with stakeholders to build partnerships.
• Utilize systems thinking to address complex development challenges.
• Enhance local governments' capabilities in project design.
• Develop knowledge products for dissemination.
• Support the integration of learning into future portfolio designs.
• Work closely with regional project managers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in International Development, Economics, Urban Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in innovative development mechanisms.
• Experience in designing complexity-based plans or strategies.
• Knowledge of Eastern Partnership regional context is desirable.
• Experience in facilitation and workshop design is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Skills in systems thinking and design thinking.
• Experience in local governance is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on impactful urban development initiatives.
• Engagement with diverse stakeholders across multiple sectors.
• Professional development opportunities in innovative finance and urban planning.
• Flexible working arrangements with a home-based position.
• Contribution to sustainable economic growth in Eastern Partnership countries.