Content-related expertise

• Transdisciplinary practice-oriented skills on transformation, sustainability, strategic urban planning, urban governance and management, environment, infrastructure and climate change issues;
• In-depth knowledge about international/global agendas (Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)/Agenda 2030, Habitat III/New Urban Agenda, Paris Climate Agreement and Sendai Framework) and the role of local governments in their implementation;
• Expert knowledge on topics like mitigation of and adaptation to climate change, disaster risk management / urban resilience, national urban policy, smart cities, municipal financing, creative bureaucracy, municipal partnerships, sustainable procurement, circular economy / sustainable consumption and production, energy efficiency and renewable energy, digitalisation, mobility, housing, place-making, tactical urbanism, participatory/co-creative/inclusive urban development, cities for the common good, municipal degrowth and doughnut cities, nature-based solutions in cities, digital participation;

Methodological skills

• Development / international cooperation, project appraisal / project management, strategic, advisory and back-stopping services;
• Process design, coaching, moderation / facilitation, training development / capacity building design and implementation;
• Information and knowledge management,
• Participatory community engagement and network management,
• Research, communication, campaigning and public relations;

Communication / organisational / managerial / computer skills

• Solid written/spoken communication skills, strong empathetic and interpersonal skills; Strong scientific/analytical as well as systemic thinking, high level of organization and attention to detail also due to several years of research activities;
• Flexibility to work independently or in team and adaptable to different work environments, robust networking, hands-on, management and process / impact orientation skills;
• Solid inter- cultural, IT / agile competence (Microsoft Office, desktop publishing, tools for digital communication and collaboration, virtual workshop/training tools, as well as social media); Strong skills in translating concepts into visual support and producing digital content for website