EWEA is the voice of the wind industry, actively promoting wind power in Europe and worldwide. It has over 650 members from almost 60 countries, including wind turbine manufacturers with a leading share of the world wind power market, plus component suppliers, research institutes, national wind and renewables associations, developers, contractors, electricity providers, finance and insurance companies, and consultants. This combined strength makes EWEA the world’s largest and most powerful wind energy network.
Scope
The Research Officer delivers internal analyses and external studies under supervision of the Head of Policy Analysis supporting the work of the Public Affairs unit.
Duties
Internal analyses
- Identify the relevant internal and external information sources, including internal and external experts
- Collect, analyse and synthesise information
- Develop a yearly plan defining the topics, needed resources and involvement of other departments agreed by the policy department management
- On the basis of a timeline agreed with the head of Policy Analysis, provide synthetic reports highlighting the main points and references, in a format suitable for internal and/or external communication
- Develop PowerPoint presentations highlighting the main results
- Participate to events and perform external presentations to disseminate the main results to external audiences
External studies
- For studies requiring a strong expertise, work in close collaboration with external technical experts
- Strictly follow the contract implementation, and report regularly to the Head of Policy Analysis
General duties
- Manage and answer the technical aspects of the policy in-box requests
Required key qualifications
- Master in energy and/or environment
- Fluent written and verbal English is mandatory
- One year experience in collecting and analysisng data and providing recommendations in an European context, preferably around renewable energy
- Excellent ability to understand technical environment and societal issues related to wind
- Proven analytical skills
- Strong ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to work as a team player as well as independently
- Ability to work in a multicultural and international environment
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to jobs@ewea.org with reference “Research” by 30 November 2010.
Note: only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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