Senior Associate - Fossil Free Energy
About ECF
The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the development of a net-zero emission society at the national, European and global level.
We support over 1000 partner organisations to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.
The ECF is brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are committed to engaging and hiring people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us.
About The Role
The Fossil Free Energy portfolio drives ECF's work to accelerate Europe's transition to an efficient, electrified energy system based on renewable electricity. Ensuring that the transition is fair and commands broad public support is a core objective.
The portfolio consists of teams working on the power sector, buildings, fossil gas, energy security and affordability. The teams are responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies; grant-making to partners working at a European level; supporting ECF's country teams in delivering coherent strategies on the energy transition; and engaging with partners, funders, and external stakeholders.
The Fossil Free Energy portfolio acts a centre of expertise on the energy transition, and works closely to identify upcoming opportunities and shape forward-looking strategies together with ECF's other programmes.
The Senior Associate will work across the portfolio, and will report to the Director of the Buildings Programme. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in energy policy; a good understanding of the social and political barriers to the clean energy transition; and a good familiarity with EU policy making processes and Member State dynamics.
Take the lead on one or more key workstreams under the Fossil Free Energy strategy.
Support the monitoring and evaluation of the workstreams and contribute to reporting and learning ;
Work closely with ECF's EU team to identify priority options for work on EU level policies;
Ensure the connection between in-country work and pan-European data, insights and key audiences
Identify opportunities for cross-fertilization across countries
Help with convening of partners and networks to align thinking and develop impactful strategies.
Provide training and capacity-building support for internal colleagues and external partners on relevant expertise.
Support the development of funding proposals
Support reporting to funders in collaboration with relevant colleagues.
Act as a point of contact for funders, partners, and external stakeholders on worsktream-related work;
Experience and Competencies
At least 5 years' experience in climate and energy policy, and how it sits within wider political and policy contexts.
Good understanding of European politics, policymaking processes, and Member State dynamics, with the ability to situate campaigns in wider political and cultural contexts;
Ability to translate complex issues into compelling strategies and narratives and to mainstream those narratives across different programmes and contexts;
Experience building and sustaining networks with civil society, funders, and other relevant stakeholders;
High levels of self-motivation and independence, combined with a collaborative, team-oriented approach;
Proven ability to write clear and compelling documents, and to deliver compelling presentations.
Fluent in written and spoken English;
A genuine interest in the mission and values of the ECF.
What we offer
The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and result-oriented approach to work;
A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself;
A one-year contract.
Location
Preferred location - Brussels
Candidates must be entitled to work in the country they are applying for. Valid working permits.
Occasional international travel will be required for meetings and events.
Start date
Asap
How to apply
Deadline for application is April 12th.
Please combine your motivation letter and CV in English in one document before uploading it.
If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.
The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the development of a net-zero emission society at the national, European and global level.
We support over 1000 partner organisations to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.
The ECF is brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are committed to engaging and hiring people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us.
About The Role
The Fossil Free Energy portfolio drives ECF's work to accelerate Europe's transition to an efficient, electrified energy system based on renewable electricity. Ensuring that the transition is fair and commands broad public support is a core objective.
The portfolio consists of teams working on the power sector, buildings, fossil gas, energy security and affordability. The teams are responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies; grant-making to partners working at a European level; supporting ECF's country teams in delivering coherent strategies on the energy transition; and engaging with partners, funders, and external stakeholders.
The Fossil Free Energy portfolio acts a centre of expertise on the energy transition, and works closely to identify upcoming opportunities and shape forward-looking strategies together with ECF's other programmes.
The Senior Associate will work across the portfolio, and will report to the Director of the Buildings Programme. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in energy policy; a good understanding of the social and political barriers to the clean energy transition; and a good familiarity with EU policy making processes and Member State dynamics.
- Workstream anchor responsibilities
Take the lead on one or more key workstreams under the Fossil Free Energy strategy.
Support the monitoring and evaluation of the workstreams and contribute to reporting and learning ;
Work closely with ECF's EU team to identify priority options for work on EU level policies;
- Country liaison responsibilities
Ensure the connection between in-country work and pan-European data, insights and key audiences
Identify opportunities for cross-fertilization across countries
- Strategic tools, learning & capacity building
Help with convening of partners and networks to align thinking and develop impactful strategies.
Provide training and capacity-building support for internal colleagues and external partners on relevant expertise.
- Budget, funding & grant-making
Support the development of funding proposals
Support reporting to funders in collaboration with relevant colleagues.
Act as a point of contact for funders, partners, and external stakeholders on worsktream-related work;
Experience and Competencies
At least 5 years' experience in climate and energy policy, and how it sits within wider political and policy contexts.
Good understanding of European politics, policymaking processes, and Member State dynamics, with the ability to situate campaigns in wider political and cultural contexts;
Ability to translate complex issues into compelling strategies and narratives and to mainstream those narratives across different programmes and contexts;
Experience building and sustaining networks with civil society, funders, and other relevant stakeholders;
High levels of self-motivation and independence, combined with a collaborative, team-oriented approach;
Proven ability to write clear and compelling documents, and to deliver compelling presentations.
Fluent in written and spoken English;
A genuine interest in the mission and values of the ECF.
What we offer
The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and result-oriented approach to work;
A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself;
A one-year contract.
Location
Preferred location - Brussels
Candidates must be entitled to work in the country they are applying for. Valid working permits.
Occasional international travel will be required for meetings and events.
Start date
Asap
How to apply
Deadline for application is April 12th.
Please combine your motivation letter and CV in English in one document before uploading it.
- All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.
If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.