JOIN THE TEAM | Associate Communication and Sustainable Mobility Expert

Context

The MobiliseYourCity Partnership is a leading global Partnership for systemic and transformative urban mobility planning, facilitating investments and linking local action with the global sustainability agenda (Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement). The Partnership is supported by the European Commission, the French Ministry for the Ecological Transition (MTE), the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM), and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Construction and Nuclear Safety (BMUV), which are working in collaboration to enable positive global transformation. 

Since 2015 the Partnership has gathered a network of 82 member cities and 16 member countries, which are being supported by 10 implementing and knowledge partners led by AFD and GIZ. City and country partners are supported through two main planning and project preparation tools: National Urban Mobility Policies and/or Investment Programs (NUMP) and Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP), which serve as the basis for the promotion of investments and development of attractive mobility services. The MobiliseYourCity Partnership also acts as a platform for financing by connecting international and bilateral technical & financial agencies with cities and countries across the world that have ambitious goals to decarbonise and improve their urban transport. The ambition of the Partnership is to work with 100 cities and 20 countries.  

Since February 2017, the MobiliseYourCity Secretariat, staffed by CODATU and GIZ, works in Brussels to coordinate the Partnership’s activities, including communication, monitoring and reporting, partnership management, fundraising and consolidating technical expertise.

The advertised position will be part of the CODATU staff within the MobiliseYourCity secretariat, funded by AFD. CODATU is an international NGO that was created in 1980, following the World Conference on Urban Transport held in Dakar, Senegal. Its objective is to promote sustainable urban mobility in developing cities through international exchanges between various stakeholders in the urban mobility sector, including public authorities, businesses, research institutes and urban transport professionals. CODATU provides technical assistance and training for decision-makers, realises pilot projects and publishes books on topics related to urban mobility in developing countries.

To strengthen the Secretariat’s capacity in both technical urban mobility expertise and communication, we are recruiting an Associate Sustainable Mobility and Communications Expert. This position supports our dual goals: enhancing sustainable mobility knowledge and practice across partner regions and amplifying the visibility and impact of the Partnership’s work through strategic communication.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Communication and Outreach (55%)

• Plan and execute communication campaigns aligned with the Partnership’s mission and audience.
• Manage the multilingual website (English, French, Spanish): update content, ensure consistency with branding, and ensure coordination and contractual monitoring of the website management service provider.
• Lead key editorial products (e.g., quarterly newsletters, digital publications, social media content).
• Coordinate with MobiliseYourCity various partners (CODATU, funders, city/country members…) for cross and joint communication on mutual activities.
• Coordinate with service providers (e.g., graphic designers, translators) for contracting and delivery monitoring of communication outputs.
• Monitor digital performance (web, email, social media) and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Ensure the visibility of technical work through engaging messaging across platforms and various social medias.
• Ensure communication/visibility and represent the Partnership at global and regional events and webinars.

2. Capacity Building and Knowledge Management (35%)

• Liaise between capacity-building efforts and the Partnership’s communications function, ensuring that the knowledge produced is clearly presented, accessible, and effectively promoted through relevant channels.
• Assist in the development and implementation of capacity-building activities in Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
• Co-develop and contribute to knowledge products such as topic guides and case studies.

3. Secretariat and Cross-Cutting Support (10%)

• Participate in Secretariat meetings, partner coordination, and planning activities.
• Contribute to the organisation of events, trainings, and Steering Committee meetings.
• Support ad hoc requests related to sustainable mobility or communication needs.

Profile Requirements

• Master’s degree in transport or mobility, political science, urban planning, or a related field, with a demonstrated inclination toward communication and outreach activities.
• More than 1 year of professional experience, including internships, with exposure to both technical urban mobility planning and communication-related responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable mobility challenges and opportunities in emerging and developing countries.
• Proficient in English, French, and Spanish, with the ability to act as a linguistic and cultural bridge between MobiliseYourCity’s multilingual network of member cities and countries.
• Proficiency in digital communication and graphic design tools, such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Familiarity with event coordination and knowledge dissemination in the context of international cooperation or development work.
• Solid understanding of website and social media management, including the use of content planning and analytics tools. MobiliseYourCity website is developed under Drupal 8 software, knowledge of Drupal website management would be an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently, with a proactive, structured, and collaborative approach suited to a small, multidisciplinary team

Conditions

• Location: Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid – 2 days/week in office)
• Duration: 1 year, renewable
• Start date: September 2025
• Gross salary: between 2800 € and 3500 € gross per month, depending on professional experience + 13^th month bonus (junior/associate level)
• Work permit: Required for Belgium
• Languages: English, French and Spanish
• Application deadline: 17 August 2025
• Application: Please send your application via email to contact@mobiliseyourcity.net including your Cover Letter and CV in English 

Please note that to apply for this position, you need a valid work permit to work in Belgium. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.