Manager, EU Energy Methane Campaign
Overview:
We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 850 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.
Our culture, values and commitment to diversity make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us? Responsibilities :
Environmental Defense Fund Europe (EDFE) is an affiliate of Environmental Defense Fund, a leading international non-profit organisation that creates transformative solutions to the most serious environmental problems. With programs from Boston to Beijing, globally Environmental Defense Fund has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, economics, market-based approaches, and innovative private-sector partnerships. This position is part of our growing presence in Europe.
By focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches, we tackle urgent threats with practical solutions. We are one of the world’s largest environmental organisations, with more than two million members and a staff of approximately 850 scientists, economists, policy experts, and other professionals around the world. We operate in 30 geographies with unique projects running across four programs. You will be part of a vibrant workplace where innovation and results are a way of life.
Overall Function
Our EU energy methane campaign focuses on getting the draft legislation improved and approved. We do that through working with many European stakeholder such as NGOs, think-tanks, business and government officials, including from the European Institutions and in selected member states.
Under the direction of the Senior Director, EU Energy Transition, you will play a critical role in the execution of EDFE’s methane regulatory campaign in the EU, ensuring programme goals are achieved on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Eligibility
The pay range for this role is shown below.
Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.
Minimum Salary: EUR €62,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: EUR €67,000.00/Yr. EEO Information:
Put your passion and skills to work for the planet. Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and we need people like you to help us build a vital Earth — for everyone.
We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 850 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.
Our culture, values and commitment to diversity make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us?
Job Title: Manager, EU Energy Transition
Contract: 2 year contract
Location: Brussels, Belgium (hybrid)
Hours: Full Time
Application Deadline: January 15, 2023
Application Format: Please submit your CV (max 2 pages) and a Cover Letter (max 1 page)
Environmental Defense Fund Europe (EDFE) is an affiliate of Environmental Defense Fund, a leading international non-profit organisation that creates transformative solutions to the most serious environmental problems. With programs from Boston to Beijing, globally Environmental Defense Fund has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, economics, market-based approaches, and innovative private-sector partnerships. This position is part of our growing presence in Europe.
By focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches, we tackle urgent threats with practical solutions. We are one of the world’s largest environmental organisations, with more than two million members and a staff of approximately 850 scientists, economists, policy experts, and other professionals around the world. We operate in 30 geographies with unique projects running across four programs. You will be part of a vibrant workplace where innovation and results are a way of life.
Overall Function
Methane emissions finally got attention when the science conclusively showed the importance of reducing methane emission urgently to maintain the goal of the Paris Agreement. At COP26 the EU and US launched the Global Methane Pledge, and in December 2021 the European Commission proposed legislation to address methane emissions in the energy sector.
Our EU energy methane campaign focuses on getting the draft legislation improved and approved. We do that through working with many European stakeholder such as NGOs, think-tanks, business and government officials, including from the European Institutions and in selected member states.
Under the direction of the Senior Director, EU Energy Transition, you will play a critical role in the execution of EDFE’s methane regulatory campaign in the EU, ensuring programme goals are achieved on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis on current state of play on methane related issues across the EU.
- Engage in the day-to-day management of EDFE contracts, grants, partnership agreements.
- Manage the day-to-day relationship with an international public affairs agency.
- Communicate proactively with all key internal and external stakeholders including EU Institutions, private sector, and other NGOs.
- Draft high-quality memos, presentations and policy analysis on short timelines; and drafting of policy briefings and reports as required.
- Collaborate with EDFE’s communications professionals, including support with the production/update of campaign materials, as well as gaining input from colleagues and external partners as appropriate.
- Participate in advancing EDFE diversity equity and inclusion goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organisational challenges in alignment with organisational values.
- Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Educated to Master's or PhD level, or equivalent professional experience.
- A proven track record of relevant experience, with approx. 6 years established career skills.
- Experience in working on aspects of EU climate and energy policy
- Engaging with relevant stakeholders including the industry, NGOs, think tanks or the EU institutions.
- Experience in the day-to-day running of projects and/or advocacy campaigns.
- Results-oriented, flexible, and proactive with the ability to think strategically.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in English and have a good command of at least one other European language.
- Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- In addition to your CV, please include a cover letter (max: one page) with your application.
Eligibility
We support hybrid flexible working. You must have the right to live and work in the EU when applying.
Pay Ranges: We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.
The pay range for this role is shown below.
Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.
Minimum Salary: EUR €62,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: EUR €67,000.00/Yr. EEO Information:
Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.