Policy Analyst on Climate and Environment

Position description

The Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS – www.feps-europe.eu) is currently looking for one Policy Analyst for a thematic field: Climate and Environment.

The successful candidate is to join the FEPS Team based in Brussels from early January 2025 onwards (cf. selection timetable below).

FEPS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing fairness and to achieving workplace diversity. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

About FEPS:

The Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) is the think tank of the progressive political family at EU level. Our mission is to develop innovative research, policy advice, training and debates to inspire and inform socialist and social democratic politics and policies across Europe.

FEPS operates as hub for thinking to facilitate the emergence of progressive answers to the challenges that Europe faces today.

FEPS works in close partnership with its members and partners, forging connections and boosting coherence among stakeholders from the world of politics, academia and civil society at local, regional, national, European and global levels.

Today FEPS benefits from a solid network of 75 member organisations. Among these, 40 are full members, 30 have observer status and 5 are ex-officio members. In addition to this network of organisations that are active in the promotion of progressive values, FEPS also has an extensive network of partners, including renowned universities, scholars, policymakers and activists.

FEPS’ ambition is to undertake intellectual reflection for the benefit of the progressive movement, and to promote the founding principles of the EU – freedom, equality, solidarity, democracy, respect of human rights, fundamental freedoms, human dignity, and the rule of law.

Reporting Line:

FEPS’ Policy Analysts report daily to the delegate of the Secretary General (i.e. the Director appointed to supervise the thematic field in question).

Mission of the Role:

The mission of the Policy Analyst is to substantiate FEPS’ work on climate and environment with particular attention given to issues related to the EU Green Deal, Just Transition, energy transition and security, biodiversity, circular economy and sustainable development and sustainable finance.

S.he will embody FEPS’ internal expertise in the field. To do so, the Policy Analyst will steer and implement a coherent portfolio of FEPS (co-)funded projects (including its development and consolidation) aimed at impacting policies, political debates and/or public awareness related to the EU’s approach to climate and environment.

The ideal candidate will have the following profile:

• At least an MA or MSc degree in a relevant field. A PhD will be considered a relevant asset and account to the years of professional experience;
• Knowledge and interest for EU affairs and political sensitivity;
• At least 5 years professional experience in a field connected to (European) climate and environment;
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative research, data analyses and surveys design;
• Capacity to follow developments at international, European, national, regional and local levels, and analyse relevant trends across political, economic and social dimensions;
• Experience in overseeing and managing multi-stakeholders’ projects;
• Written and oral proficiency in English and in a second European language. Any additional European language will be considered an asset;
• Proven ability to draft analysis, research and policy recommendations;
• A strong set of soft skills, with specific reference to:
  • Innovative and out-of-the-box thinking;
  • High organisational and time-management skills;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Advanced interpersonal and social skills;
  • Exceptional team player with the ability to contribute positively to a team;
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Readiness to travel and adapt to flexible working hours.

 

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Application instructions

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