Partnership Manager Urban Technology Alliance (UTA) is looking for an experienced Partnership Manager with strong communication skills to help build UTA membership, engage with members and support research and innovation projects that are working with European cities to exploit new technologies. UTA is a member driven organization, and the candidate will work with C-level staff to shape UTA’s membership program and support ongoing deployment projects that pair city members with technologists to run urban trials.

Ongoing activities will combine:
Liaison with technical teams engaged in smart city trials Outreach and workshops for members and project stakeholders Developing messaging and communication strategies to grow membership Social media management and communications The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, adaptable and have strong communication skills including digital channels. Suitable experiences and skills include:
Master degree – in an area relevant to the... position roles Leadership skills, ability to identify problems and develop solutions Background or experience in marketing and communications

Experience with EU funded R&D projects, preferably in Smart City domain Familiarity with IT technology and technology project management Understanding of technology outreach and impact, preferable within large EU projects Excellent English speaking and writing skills Background in web & social media tools and techniques, as well as with campaign tools and management such as mailchimp etc. Swiss nationality or work permit in Switzerland About UTA The Urban Technology Alliance (UTA) is a global non-profit organization providing city-scale testbeds from all around the world, to deploy, test and validate the latest smart city innovations.

The UTA is providing trusted and neutral guidance to cities for their sustainable digital transformation, enabling them to face today’s economic, social and environmental challenges. The UTA is a vibrant community including a complete smart city ecosystem composed of cities, industry, academy and non-profit organizations. UTA members network, build partnerships, deploy and test concrete solutions in real-life environments and share best practice and success stories among members worldwide
Geneva Switzerland

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