We are looking for an experienced, creative and motivated political campaigner. You are enthusiastic about changing the world for the better, and should have a good knowledge of climate and energy policies and the EU institutions.
Policy Adviser for EU energy and climate policies
based at our European Unit in Brussels
Closing date for applications: 3 October 2016
Your main responsibilities will be to:
- develop and implement advocacy strategies on EU policies related to energy and climate change as part of a team;
- interact with the Greenpeace energy campaign to provide EU strategic advice and policy expertise in the process of developing and implementing Greenpeace climate and energy campaigns;
- maintain active relations with European institutions;
- organise and contribute to a small team;
- partner with other NGOs and strategic allies to form common advocacy positions;
- draft briefings, letters and other advocacy materials;
- act as a spokesperson for the media and in public fora.
Your skills and qualifications include:
- desire to actively contribute to the protection of the environment and to political change.
- at least 6 years of relevant professional experience;
- excellent policy analysis and strategic planning;
- experience in making change happen through public campaigns, and the ability to view environmental policy issues in terms of campaign opportunities;
- good knowledge of the decision-making processes of the EU institutions;
- detailed understanding of energy and climate change policies;
- self-motivated and stress-resistant team player;
- very good spoken and written English, and fluency in at least one other European language;
- used to working with people from different backgrounds and able to establish supportive work environments;
- good networking skills;
Application information:
Please email your application to european.unit@greenpeace.org and address it to Mr Stef Van den Eynde. Please write "Application Energy & Climate adviser" in the subject line.
Please include:
- a CV of maximum two pages (no photos, please);
- a cover letter of no more than one page, outlining your motivation and including the date when you would be able to start;
- a short essay (max 600 words) to discuss the theme "Powering Europe's energy transition - a fight for access and participation "
The deadline for applications is 9 a.m. on Monday, 3 October 2016. The first round of interviews will take place mid-October.
We regret that we will only be able to reply to candidates who have been short-listed for interviews, within ten days of the deadline. We thank you for your understanding.
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