Policy Advisor, EU Energy Transition, Brussels

E3G is seeking a Policy Advisor to join its EU Energy Transition team to support E3G’s work on ensuring a fast, fair and funded clean energy transition in the EU. This role will focus on delivering a just and well-managed gas transition in the EU. 

Background  

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

We work on the frontier of the climate politics landscape, tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate. Our goal is to translate climate politics, economics and policies into action.    

E3G is ranked as one of the top ten most influential environmental think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go-To Think Tank Index. 

The role

The Policy Advisor will work with the EU Energy Transition Team to support the delivery of E3G’s clean energy work, with a focus on ensuring a just and well-managed gas transition in the EU.

The Policy Advisor will strengthen E3G’s analytical and research base and expand our stakeholder engagement with key actors in private sector, civil society in Brussels and across Europe.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Provide political economy analysis to assessing the impacts of shifting politics and policies on the  on the EU’s clean energy transition.  

• Lead analysis of the EU’s gas transition, focusing on both geopolitics of energy at EU and member state level. Provide insights on the politics of accelerating a managed EU gas transition. 

• Strengthen E3G’s collective engagement with policymakers, private sector actors and civil society actors by developing a network of contacts working on gas policy and politics.  

• Prepare and contribute to communications products such as presentations, briefings and reports for internal and external use. 

• Support preparations for workshops, presentations and meetings with external partners. 

• Travel may be required. 

This list is not exhaustive, and the post-holder will be required to undertake other tasks and duties within the EU Energy Transition team and the wider organisation.

Person Description  

You have a sound understanding of, and commitment to, E3G’s purpose, context and objectives. 

You are intellectually curious and enthusiastic about developing solutions to complex challenges. You are proficient at working across a range of issues, information sources and with diverse stakeholders, making timely work-related decisions, respecting deadlines. 

You are committed to high quality outputs and use collaboration to get to better outcomes. You are a motivated team player, who has an ability to work both independently and in a group setting. 

You will be able to identify and engage with a range of external stakeholders to understand their perspectives and communicate your ideas and findings, keeping abreast of changing geopolitics and trends. 

Experience and Skills  

• A high-quality degree and professional experience in a relevant discipline and field. 

• A strong understanding of EU legislative processes, generally, and key energy files, specifically.  

• A command of EU political trends and contemporary geopolitical dynamics. 

• Strong research, analytical and strategic-thinking skills, displaying intellectual curiosity and creativity. 

• Well-organised and focused with an attention to detail, able to be proactive and deliver high-quality outputs in a timely manner.  

• Excellent communication skills, able to convey information and arguments to others in a clear, accessible and convincing way. 

• Confident when engaging stakeholders in government, industry, finance and civil society. 

What we offer  

• Permanent, full-time position.  

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working approach; In office twice a week on average. 

• 25 vacation days + additional leave between Christmas and New Year.  

• Mobile phone and mobile phone contract. 

• Hospitalisation and travel insurance. 

• Employers Pension contribution plan.  

• A reward and benefits package which compares well with other organisations within our sector. 

• The indicative gross monthly salary range for this position is between €3,274.00 to €3,412.00 in Brussels, dependent on experience and qualifications of the chosen candidate. (13th month and holiday allowance included) 

• Yearly process for remuneration review. 

E3G is unable to provide relocation assistance to candidates who would need to change locations in order to take up this position. E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in Belgium, or the country where the E3G office is based. E3G is unable to provide relocation assistance or visa support.  

How to apply  

Please submit your application in English via this link and include:  

• A CV of maximum two pages  

• A cover letter of no more than one page outlining your motivation to apply and the skills and experience you are bringing to the role, as well as your earliest possible start date  

The deadline for applications is Friday, 23 May 2025

Whilst we very much appreciate the time you will have taken with your application, unfortunately due to the level of response we receive we will not be able to reply to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us with 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.  

E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

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