We are seeking a highly motivated person with experience in project implementation to join our International Cooperation team from February 2025.
 

About SolarPower Europe

SolarPower Europe is a member-led association representing the European solar PV sector. SolarPower Europe aims to ensure that more energy is generated by solar than any other energy source by 2030 and lead our members to make solar the core of a smart, sustainable, and inclusive energy system. We are an award-winning association and have over 300 members spanning more than 40 countries. We aim to support the scale-up of solar energy globally by engaging with policymakers in Europe and emerging markets to reduce the barriers to solar deployment and international cooperation projects.

SolarPower Europe’s International Cooperation team coordinates SolarPower Europe’s Global Markets workstream and Lifecycle Quality workstream. It also develops thought-leading reports on emerging markets and technical guidelines while cooperating with organizations such as the European Commission, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the International Solar Alliance (ISA), and the Global Solar Council (GSC). The team is also in charge of funded projects and grants for international cooperation projects from donors such as the European Commission, GET.invest, and the German Development Cooperation, GIZ.

We offer a dynamic working environment within a close-knit and multicultural team in Brussels. This position is a perfect opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual to work in a continuously evolving market and develop knowledge of solar PV while strengthening project management skills. 

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the Global Markets Manager, the International Project Officer will be responsible for the implementation of international cooperation projects and take on administrative, contractual, and financial reporting responsibilities toward project sponsors:

• Implementation of international cooperation projects for SolarPower Europe, including:

- Coordination of work packages and working groups;

- Production of project deliverables;

- Organisation of project events.

• Management of the contractual and administrative aspects of international cooperation projects, including arranging signatures, clarifying terms, and managing requests for extensions and other elements as necessary. This shall also include the preparation of Memoranda of Understanding with partners in international cooperation projects;
• Management of project reporting towards donors, ensuring timely and complete products as per contractual obligations. This will include narrative reporting on activities performed, financial reporting on the GET.invest grant that SolarPower Europe receives, and reporting of expert days for shorter-term contracts;
• Management of the international cooperation project finances, including periodic reporting to SolarPower Europe’s Finance and Administration team on projected and actual revenues from projects;
• Acquisition of new projects through existing SolarPower Europe networks and the development of your own;
• Preparation of activity proposals and concept notes for GET.invest activities and for prospective donors and partners.

Travel may be required in line with the requirements of international cooperation projects and the implementation of the GET.invest grant. This may require out-of-hours work.

Profile

The ideal candidate has the following professional profile:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as International Relations, International Development Cooperation, Economics, Business Administration, Political Science, Renewable Energy or similar;
• A minimum of 1 year experience in project coordination and implementation;
• A passion for the global energy transition;
• Knowledge of development cooperation stakeholders in the energy field is an advantage and previous experience in solar is an asset;
• Proven project management and coordination skills, including the financial and administrative aspects of projects;
• Experience in supporting event organisation is a plus;
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills;
• Diligent, results-oriented mindset;
• Strong planning and organisational skills with an ability to meet deadlines under pressure;
• Confident in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel;
• Good networking and interpersonal skills;
• Fluency in English and professional proficiency in other global languages is an asset.

Our offer

• A permanent Belgian contract with a competitive remuneration package;
• Employee benefits paid by SolarPower Europe make this offer even more attractive: public transportation allowance, work-from-home allowance, dental and hospitalization insurance, and lunch vouchers.

Solar for All

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of our mission to ensure that solar is at the core of a smart, sustainable and inclusive energy system. The more diverse our team, the more unique perspectives and ideas we can share to move this mission forward. 


We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences to help make this a reality.

Application

A CV (maximum 2 pages) and a one-page motivation letter should be sent to recruitment@solarpowereurope.org by 19 January 2025 quoting “International project officer” in the subject line.

Note that while we recognise the role of generative AI tools within the workplace, we would like your cover letter to share and demonstrate your unique perspective and approach to the role. For this reason, we discourage overreliance on such tools in your application.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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