Policy Adviser for Natural Gas and Hydrogen Markets

Policy Adviser for Natural Gas and Hydrogen Markets

EUROPEX – Association of European Energy Exchanges

Brussels, Belgium

ABOUT EUROPEX

Europex is a Brussels-based not-for-profit association of European energy exchanges and delegated operators with currently 33 members. It represents the interests of exchange-based wholesale electricity, gas and environmental markets, focuses on developments of the European regulatory framework for wholesale energy trading and provides a discussion platform at European level. Read more at http://www.europex.org/.

OVERVIEW

The successful candidate will work on a full-time basis in the Europex Secretariat in Brussels. She/he will directly report to the Secretary General and mainly support the Gas Markets Working Group of the Association.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Providing support to the Gas Markets Working Group in close coordination with the Head of the Working Group;
• Monitoring and reporting on EU policy developments on relevant files and key topics (i.e., implementation of the gas decarbonisation & hydrogen package, development of hydrogen and other renewable gases, guarantees of origin, AggregateEU, network codes & guidelines, etc.);
• Coordinating and assisting advocacy efforts towards the European institutions, ACER, relevant ministries and national regulatory authorities, etc.;
• Drafting of position papers, consultation responses, presentations, speaking points;
• Planning and execution of external policy events;
• Supporting internal events, including Board and General Assembly meetings;
• Building and maintaining good relationships with EU institutional actors and the other relevant associations and stakeholders; and
• Attendance of policy events, technical workshops, conferences and other events.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Completed higher education in a relevant field (energy, economics, European studies, political science, law, etc.);
• Previous work experience of at least 3-5 years in EU affairs, preferably with knowledge of natural and/or renewable gas wholesale markets;
• Advanced knowledge of the functioning of the European institutions;
• Strong drafting skills and an excellent command of English. Other languages are a plus;
• Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a variety of external stakeholders;
• Ability to adjust technical content to different target groups;
• Independent work style and attention to detail;
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural professional environment;
• Advanced end user IT skills.

OFFER

• Full-time contract and the opportunity to work in an international association in a highly dynamic policy environment;
• A varied role with the opportunity to take on more responsibility over time;
• The financial compensation will be commensurate with the qualifications and skills of the successful candidate.

HOW TO APPLY

We only accept online applications. Please send your cover letter and CV by Friday, 22 March 2024 to [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.