About the role
Job details Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey at the intersection of digital innovation, smart city development, and public funding? Look no further than BABLE – an organization that's revolutionizing smart cities and climate action initiatives. As we continue our mission to bridge the gap between the public and private sectors, we're thrilled to offer you an exclusive opportunity to join our dynamic team in Stuttgart, starting immediately. About BABLE BABLE Smart Cities is the Facilitator for Smart Cities in Europe, born as a spin-off from Fraunhofer Research Society. With a decade of experience in the field, we offer practical insights gained by practitioners, for practitioners. Our mission is to accelerate change in the public and private sectors by providing market access and knowledge. We have already facilitated €2 billion in Smart City projects with cities, towns, and regions. Our free knowledge hub connects innovators and the public sector, providing access to the most comprehensive Smart City datasets and insights in Europe. With a growing presence across Europe, we combine local knowledge with global best practices to implement more projects faster. Join us on the journey to a better urban life! The Opportunity We are excited to offer a full-time opportunity in our team at our Stuttgart office, starting immediately. Depending on your level of expertise, you will join us as a Trainee or Junior Advisor. You will play an integral role in supporting our projects across digital innovation, EU and national funding landscapes, smart city strategy, and public sector engagement in the DACH market. Tasks What You Will Do Hands-on experience contributing to real-world projects in climate action and smart cities, working closely with public and private sector stakeholders. Designing, preparing, and supporting the facilitation of workshops with public and private sector stakeholders, turning insights into practical and actionable outcomes. Supporting client outreach and communication through data-driven analyses, high-quality materials, structured mailings, and active participation in meetings. Engaging with city representatives and ecosystem partners as part of BABLE's international innovation network, building a strong professional network in the smart cities ecosystem. A flexible role that evolves with your background and interests, offering continuous learning, increasing responsibility, and meaningful impact. What We Expect From You A can-do attitude! Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect different topics across digital innovation, public policy, and urban development in a structured and logical way. Excellent research skills across policy, funding, technologies, and smart city development. Good communication skills and the ability to work in an international and multidisciplinary team. Excellent command of MS Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to work independently and r