The global economy is driving dangerous climate breakdown and exceeding multiple planetary boundaries. At the same time, many people still lack access to basic needs. How can we achieve rapid emissions reductions, bring resource use back to sustainable levels, and ensure good lives for all? The REAL project addresses these critical questions. REAL is a European Research Council (ERC) Synergy project led by Professors Julia Steinberger (UNIL Lausanne), Jason Hickel and Giorgos Kallis (UAB Barcelona) providing scientifically rigorous pathways for societal transformation toward a post-growth economy. The EEB’s Economic Transition team is working on spreading the awareness of the need for a drastic economic transition, for example by translating degrowth demands and research for postgrowth transformations into concrete policy shifts.
We are looking for a (Senior) Policy Officer for Post-Growth Transformation to drive our policy and advocacy efforts in Brussels to impact EU level policies. You’ll be a key player in pushing boundaries on economic policy discourse, translating academic research from REAL, and associated post-growth projects, into impactful advocacy, enhancing strong visibility on post-growth ideas and policies.
We are looking for a proactive and highly motivated individual with demonstrable skills in engaging with a broad range of groups, including policymakers, civil society organisations, and movements. The (Senior) Policy Officer will work closely with the REAL project partners and researchers while working at the EEB. The ideal candidate will have experience in EU advocacy, policy and/or campaigning work and will bring in a clear understanding of ecological economics and alternative economic theories such as postgrowth and degrowth with a strong personal commitment to related ideas. We want to interview candidates who care about post-growth transitions, but also understand how to influence policy. The (Senior) Policy Officer should be someone who personally wants to develop their career and visible profile in the postgrowth/degrowth space.
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