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| Title | Policy Officer for Aviation and Shipping |
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| Description |
T&E, Europe's principal environmental organisation on transport issues, is currently seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and results-driven policy officer in the area of emissions from international transport (aviation and shipping). The position requires strategic thinking, political savvy, highly-developed networking, advocacy and communications skills combined with the ability to understand complex economic, scientific and political arguments and challenges. The successful candidate is able to grasp these technical issues and translate them into persuasive policy messages.
We offer the chance to help shape policies with huge implications for people and the environment across the globe, as well as a competitive salary and a package of benefits.
Candidates should show they are able to:
•develop and manage multi-year campaigns to reduce the environmental impacts of aviation and shipping, with limited supervision;
•research complex technical and policy issues as well as commission reports and scientific assessments;
•develop position papers and advocacy based upon robust evidence and arguments;
•advocate T&E’s position to policy makers, the media, and our international network in a convincing and persuasive manner;
•build up a network of NGO, academic, industry and government contacts;
•work across two or more policy areas, giving support to colleagues wherever necessary.
The successful candidate should meet the following criteria:
•Highly motivated, with a minimum of three years relevant professional experience preferably in transport or environmental policy or other EU policy work. Experience in aviation or shipping are a plus;
•Ability to quickly synthesise technical, economic, industrial and political issues;
•Confidence to engage and influence policymakers, industry representatives and other stakeholders at the highest level;
•Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to think on your feet;
•Fluent written and spoken English; other EU languages, especially German, are a plus;
•Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills, flexibility, and reliability;
•Willingness to travel.
This is a full-time position based in Brussels, and subject to a six-month trial period.
To apply, please complete the application form below and send with a copy of your CV to vacancy@transportenvironment.org.
Closing date for applications: 21 February 2014
Expected start date: as soon as possible
T&E is an equal opportunities employer.
Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted for the first round of interviews.
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