Senior Policy Advisor

Background

E3G is an independent think tank with a global outlook. We are world leading strategists on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate for all.

The Senior Policy Advisor role will lead E3G’s work in Central and Eastern Europe with a focus on the power sector transition and the role Germany and the EU can play in accelerating it.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on E3G’s strategy to accelerate the transition to climate neutrality in CEE  collaborating with other E3G teams, E3G Senior Associates, regional partners as well as external coalitions
• Monitor developments in climate and energy politics in CEE and the EU.
• Develop political analysis and thought leadership on climate and energy politics in CEE.
• Develop and manage stakeholder relationships and collaboration to accelerate the decarbonisation of key sectors in CEE.
• Advocacy towards the EP, the EC, national governments, civil society, and representing E3G in stakeholder discussions and workshops.

Experience and skills

• A good undergraduate degree as well as a post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years experience and in-depth knowledge of climate and energy politics in the EU and CEE. A deep understanding of the political systems of one or several CEE countries would be an advantage.
• A track record of building and managing stakeholder relationships and coalitions and you are confident engaging stakeholders in government, business, and civil society.
• A high level of initiative and you are intellectually curious, outcome-focused, a supportive team player and able to deliver high quality work on time. You are used to operating within diverse teams, with a high degree of cultural sensitivity.
• Strong written communication skills and excellent English and German.

Further details

This role is offered on a permanent basis and is located in our Berlin office.

E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them.

A remuneration package competitive with the non-profit sector will be offered.

How to apply

Please submit your application via this link. Please include:

• A CV of maximum two pages
• A cover letter of no more than one page

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