Urban Planning and Social Innovation, Governance Innovation

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability

Do you want to contribute to making our cities better places to live? 

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network working with more than 2500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in 125+ countries, we influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development. 

ICLEI‘s European Secretariat is based in Freiburg (Germany), with specialised offices in Brussels and Berlin. ICLEI Europe has more than 150 staff from all over Europe and beyond, covering a broad variety of professional disciplines and expertise. 

Working with us, you will have opportunities to: 

• Deepen your understanding of how cities design and implement sustainability and climate neutrality policies, what kind of challenges they face and how best to support them; 

• Work with leading urban researchers, politicians and practitioners on European innovation projects, to provide solutions for today’s urban challenges; 

• Contribute to European and international processes that influence urban policies, such as the EU Green Deal, the EU Missions, the New European Bauhaus, the UN SDGs, and others; 

• Be part of an internationally recognised organisation that inspires, supports and critically evaluates new trends in (co-)creating sustainable and climate neutral cities; 

• Grow professionally in a flexible, family-friendly work environment with opportunities for personal development, European travel, and professional cultural exchange. 

We are looking for a new colleague to join our Governance Innovation team with the following experience, skills and character: 

• Solid understanding of integrated sustainable urban development principles and processes, with a focus on integrated urban planning, social innovation and/or social 

entrepreneurship, and behaviour change; 

• At least 3 years of professional experience, working in a project-based environment, ideally for and with local governments or other urban actors; 

• Very good and clear oral and written communication; 

• Confident interacting and collaborating with a wide range of partners, from grassroots organisations to ministries;

• Proficient in English and at least one other European language, spoken and written; more languages are an asset; 

• Curious, creative, collaborative, while able to work independently and stay grounded in a dynamic, sometimes fast-paced, international environment. 

Your position will include the following main tasks: 

• Collaborative implementation of projects on integrated urban planning and urban regeneration; 

• Design and facilitation of capacity-building programmes for cities with partners and colleagues; 

• Regular communication with relevant organisations and institutions; 

• Organisation and facilitation of, and contribution to virtual, hybrid and in-person meetings, including trainings, interactive workshops, international project meetings, and conferences; 

• Researching and writing publications targeted to urban practitioners, including reports, briefs, case studies and news articles; 

• Contributing to project acquisition efforts, including concept development and project design, writing, and budgeting. 

We offer you the following conditions: 

• Initial 24 months contract with high potential for extension; 

• Gross salary according to the Expert position in ICLEI’s salary grid 

(indicative: EUR 51.000 – 53.000 per annum); 

• Place of work: Freiburg/Germany; 

• 40h working week with flexible working time and the possibility to work up to 50% remote; • 6 weeks of paid leave per annum; 

• Working language is English; 

• Occasional travel within Europe is foreseen. 

Please note that applicants must – due to legal reasons – hold EU citizenship or a valid EU residence permit and a valid German work permit. Applications not meeting these conditions can unfortunately not be considered. 

Apply here - Deadline for application: 15 May 2024 

Please note that we review applications continuously upon receipt and early submissions are encouraged. For more information about ICLEI Europe visit: www.iclei-europe.org For any questions, please contact us at: jobs.europe@iclei.org 

More information regarding our current vacancies is available here: https://iclei-europe.org/jobs/

ICLEI Europe’s Equal Opportunity and Employment Policy 

ICLEI Europe’s hiring policy is geared to ensure that the organization hires employees without regard to their race, colour, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, socio-economic background or sexual orientation. ICLEI’s policy is that applicants for employment and career progression are considered solely based on their qualifications and competencies.

 

Executive Assistant to the Managing Director

IOGP Europe

IOGP Europe is hiring! We’re looking for an Executive Assistant to our Managing Director. Interested in the role? Details below on what we’re looking for.

About IOGP Europe

We are the European voice of the oil & gas industry, an enabling partner for a low carbon future. We pioneer excellence in safe, efficient, and sustainable energy supply, and work with policymakers to deliver a policy framework enabling our Members to scale up investments in the EU’s transition towards climate neutrality by 2050. Our members account for 90% of Europe’s oil & gas production, while investing and developing low-carbon solutions (CCS, blue hydrogen, etc) and renewables.

IOGP Europe is the Brussels-based advocacy and policy arm of IOGP.

Your key responsibilities will be to assist our Managing Director by doing the following:

  • Providing administrative support to the Managing Director and other senior executives when needed.
  • Managing and organizing complex calendars and schedules
  • Co-ordinating local and international travel arrangements and itineraries including processing travel expenses.
  • Acting as the point of contact for European Board members (C-level executives), European Committee members; EU and government officials, and other key stakeholders.
  • Supporting the preparation, execution and the drafting of minutes/action points’ follow up of European Board and European Committee meetings.
  • Preparing and editing correspondence, communications, agendas, presentations and reports.
  • Researching, analyzing and presenting data to support decision making.
  • Reviewing and prioritizing internal and external requests by collaborating with internal functions and IOGP Headquarters (London).
  • Maintaining a company VIP contact database.
  • Supporting the organization in onsite or offsite meetings, including staff retreats.

To qualify for this role, you must have:

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • A Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a similar field.
  • At least 8 years of related professional experience in supporting leadership roles.
  • Full command of French (C2/native), and a good command of English (C1/C2 levels)

KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES

  • A high level of discretion and understanding of how to handle sensitive information.
  • Being reliable, organized and autonomous, with a strong ability to handle stressful situations, reprioritize tasks when need be.
  • A strong ability to develop constructive and trust-based relationships.
  • A solution-oriented mindset with the ability to understand and anticipate tasks given by the Managing Director.
  • An expert in Microsoft Suite, with a good experience of using CRM tools.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • To be an integral part of an international team of professionals
  • A Pension scheme
  • Private Health insurance coverage (DKV)
  • Lunch vouchers
  • The opportunity to work from home on Fridays and possibility to work from abroad on an ad hoc basis
  • A company laptop and mobile phone
  • Access to new onsite fitness facilities

If you're interested in this position, please apply by sending your resume along with a cover letter to: recruitment-europe@iogp.org

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Referent Energiepolitik Europa und Leitung des Thüga-Büros in Brüssel (m/w/d)

Thüga Aktiengesellschaft

Die in München ansässige Thüga Aktiengesellschaft ist eine Beteiligungs- und Fachberatungsgesellschaft. 1867 gegründet, ist sie als Gesellschafterin bundesweit an rund 100 Unternehmen der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft beteiligt und bildet gemeinsam mit ihnen die Thüga-Gruppe. Mehr Informationen finden Sie auf unserer Website.

Zur Verstärkung unseres Teams im Bereich Energiepolitik suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen Referent Energiepolitik Europa und Leitung des Thüga-Büros in Brüssel (m/w/d).

In dieser Funktion sind Sie schwerpunktmäßig für die politische Interessenvertretung der Thüga im europäischen Umfeld und hier insbesondere für die zukunftsorientierte und klimafreundliche Weiterentwicklung der Energiewirtschaft verantwortlich. Dies beinhaltet u.a. die Themen Dekarbonisierung, erneuerbare Energien & klimaneutrale Gase sowie die Wärmewende.

Ihre Aufgaben:

  • Sie verantworten unsere Aktivitäten zur europäischen Energiepolitik in Brüssel. Dabei sind Sie das Gesicht vor Ort und vertreten die Positionen der Thüga Aktiengesellschaft zu europäischen Regulierungsvorhaben gegenüber EU-Institutionen sowie in den Branchenverbänden
  • Sie pflegen und erweitern unser politisches Netzwerk auf EU-Ebene und fungieren als Bindeglied zu den Fachabteilungen der Zentrale in München
  • Als Teil unseres Politikteams in München und Berlin bringen Sie sich aktiv in die Koordinierung unserer politischen Arbeit ein
  • Neben der Analyse und Bewertung politscher Entscheidungen sowie Gesetzgebungsprozesse koordinieren Sie die vorausschauende Positionsfindung innerhalb der Thüga und der Thüga-Gruppe
  • Sie informieren den Vorstand regelmäßig und bereiten diesen für Gespräche mit politischen Entscheidungsträgern vor
  • Sie bewegen sich dabei im spannenden Umfeld des größten kommunalen Verbunds lokaler und regionaler Energie- und Wasserversorgungsunternehmen in Deutschland und haben Berührungspunkte zu einer Vielzahl energie- und klimapolitischer Themen

Ihr Profil:

  • Sie haben ihr Hochschulstudium erfolgreich abgeschlossen, z.B. im Bereich Politik-, Wirtschafts-, Rechts-, Verwaltungs- oder Ingenieurwissenschaften
  • Sie konnten bereits relevante Berufserfahrung im EU-Umfeld sammeln (3-5 Jahre), bestenfalls im EU-Parlament oder in einer anderen EU-Institution, in der EU-Repräsentanz eines Energieversorgungsunternehmens, bei einem Verband oder in der Beratung
  • Ausgeprägtes Verständnis von politischen Zusammenhängen und europäischen Gesetzgebungsverfahren
  • Weitere Erfahrung im energie-/klima-/umweltpolitischen Bereich von Vorteil
  • Bereitschaft zu selbstständiger Arbeitsweise bei gleichzeitiger Fähigkeit zu ergebnisorientierter Zusammenarbeit in interdisziplinären Teams; Thüga intern wie in Zusammenarbeit mit den Thüga-Partnerunternehmen
  • Analysestärke verbunden mit der Begeisterung, sich eigenverantwortlich neues Fachwissen anzueignen und kontinuierlich weiterzuentwickeln und dazu Vorträge zu halten oder an Paneldiskussionen teilzunehmen
  • Strategischer Weitblick mit der Fähigkeit Dinge neu auszurichten
  • Sie formulieren treffend und bringen komplexe Sachverhalte auf den Punkt – schriftlich wie mündlich, in deutscher wie in englischer Sprache
  • Moderationsfähigkeit & Verhandlungsgeschick sicher in deutscher und englischer Sprache
  • Eine hohe Reisebereitschaft zwischen den beiden Standorten in München und Brüssel
  • Sicherer Umgang mit den gängigen IT-Anwendungen

Nicht alle Punkte zu 100% erfüllt? Dann überzeugen Sie uns gerne dennoch im Rahmen Ihrer Bewerbung von Ihren Fähigkeiten! Wir freuen uns darauf, Sie kennenzulernen! Wir setzen uns für Diversität und Chancengleichheit ein und suchen Menschen, die so vielfältig sind wie unser Netzwerk. Entfalten Sie Ihre Energie und Fähigkeiten in der Thüga-Gruppe und gestalten Sie mit uns eine erfolgreiche Energiewende!

Wir bieten:

Wir bieten Ihnen ein optimales Umfeld. Sie genießen bei uns viele Vorteile, wie Vertrauensarbeitszeitmodell, familienfreundliche Bedingungen, mobiles Arbeiten, einen zentralen Standort in der Münchner Innenstadt mit hervorragender Anbindung, Zuschuss zum öffentlichen Nahverkehr oder kostenfreiem TG-Stellplatz, eine der besten Kantinen Münchens, Gesundheitsvorsorge, Sportprogramm, Fitnessstudio-Kooperation und vieles mehr.

Kontakt:

Bewerben Sie sich!

Sie sind bereit, in unserem Team Verantwortung zu übernehmen?

Dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung unter www.thuega.de.

Bei Fragen wenden Sie sich bitte an Frau Heike Fink, Personalentwicklung & Recruiting unter Tel (+49) 89/38197-2667. 

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Sustainable Finance Project Officer

BETTER FINANCE - The European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users

BETTER FINANCE is looking for a full-time Sustainable Finance Project Officer to join the team in Brussels. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of several ongoing BETTER FINANCE projects in the area of sustainable finance as well as participate in producing funding applications for future projects. The successful candidate will be required to cooperate closely with the other members of the team and they may be requested to participate in other advocacy and research initiatives of BETTER FINANCE, especially in the area of sustainable finance, depending on their interest and qualifications. We are a young, flexible and dynamic organisation offering an exciting work environment on EU policy issues. We all share a vision of finance to serve the real economy and citizens.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Management of the BETTER FINANCE of a research project on sustainable finance, funded by the European Climate Foundation but not limited to: general project management, helping to organise events and meetings connected to the project as well as preparing any needed documents and descriptions of activities necessary for interim reporting;
  • Supporting the BETTER FINANCE team in their research work, advocacy campaigns and responses to public consultations, especially on topics related to sustainable finance or financial education;
  • Helping the BETTER FINANCE team in producing fundraising applications to both EU calls for proposals as well as for private foundations;
  • When needed, representing BETTER FINANCE at external meetings, conferences and workshops, including presenting projects, their research results, policy recommendations or other deliverables to large audiences;
  • When asked, attend and report on meetings at European institutions or private foundations and other relevant internal and external events.

The Sustainable Finance Project Officer will report to the Managing Director.

PROFILE/MAIN QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking forward to welcoming an enthusiastic team player willing to take the initiative within the portfolio of assigned tasks. The ideal candidate would meet the following requirements:

Required (minimum) qualifications:

  • Minimum two years of relevant experience in relevant functions;
  • Experience working on externally funded projects (funded by grants from the EU, private foundations, national governments or other similar sources);
  • Knowledge of the general functioning of the EU institutions and their legislative process as well as experience in political advocacy;
  • Knowledge of at least the basics of investment and finance is required;
  • Fluency (at least C1) in English, both written and verbal;
  • Be committed to BETTER FINANCE’s mission;
  • Team player and detail-oriented, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred (additional) skills:

  • A successful track record in fundraising, including but not limited to writing grant applications or tender proposals or securing funding from public foundations;
  • In-depth knowledge of and strong interest in sustainable finance, adult financial education as well as investors’ & savers’ rights issues and financial regulation more broadly, would be a significant asset;
  • Experience in scientific and/or policy research;
  • Fluency in other European languages is considered an asset;
  • Good IT knowledge, particularly with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.
  • Good organisation and project management skills are a must;

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
 

BETTER FINANCE values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We especially welcome applications from people from groups traditionally under-represented in finance.

The ideal start date would be in mid-May. The initial contract would be for 12 months, but depending on satisfactory performance and successful fundraising, the aim would be to extend this and eventually make the position permanent.

Interested candidates are invited to send their CVs and motivation letters (confirming their availability/notice period) in English to baudrier@betterfinance.eu with cc to joab@betterfinance.eu. Any questions related to the posting can be referred to the same email. Non-European candidates are additionally asked to confirm their availability to work in Belgium.

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Market Access Officer

Medicines for Europe

What motivates you to work as Medicines for Europe’s Market Access Officer? 

Do you want to play an important role in ensuring access to off-patent medicines in Europe? 

Are you familiar with the pharmaceutical sector? 

Are Medicines for Europe’s five pillars: Patients • Quality • Value • Sustainability • Partnership also your values? 

If so, you might be our next Market Access Officer.  

Why work for Medicines for Europe?

  • Since 1993, Medicines for Europe has represented pharmaceutical companies supplying the largest share of prescription medicines across Europe.
  • They are the voice of the generic, biosimilar and value added medicines industries.
  • Leading partner for political change at an EU level and hence better healthcare.
  • Increasing the health and wellbeing of all Europeans through better access to high quality medicines.
  • The portfolios of Medicines for Europe members cover 80% of therapy areas.
  • Safeguarding the sustainability of Europe’s healthcare systems for future generations.

Your role

The Market Access Officer is responsible for :

Supporting Medicines for Europe in Market Access, Health Economics and other relevant health & pharmaceutical policy topics, across industry sector groups, supporting both internal and external engagements.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Monitoring and analysing the latest European market trends and impact of market access policy developments across Europe.
  • Drawing up the response to public consultations, developing position papers and communications, advocacy strategies related to market access policies for generic, biosimilar and value added medicines.
  • Managing the activities of the Market Access related committees and working groups including drafting the agenda, minutes, reports and briefing notes.
  • Supporting the organisation of conferences and the programme development of a range of advocacy & outreach events.
  • Providing feedback to the Steering Group, Executive and Board on the market related issues, as appropriate.
  • Liaising with and providing support to other Medicines for Europe Sector Groups, Committees and Working Groups on horizontal issues.
  • Supporting engagement of Medicines for Europe with different stakeholders; officials, authorities, and other external parties. 
  • Contributing to the development of communications and educational materials.

Your profile 

  • A Master’s degree in life sciences (pharmaceutical sciences or other health relevant studies), health economics or healthcare policy. 
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in European health/pharmaceutical policy.
  • Understanding of the European pharmaceutical framework, market dynamics and policies at national level.
  • Knowledge of databases holding relevant health data is an advantage (e.g. OECD Data, Eurostat, IQVIA MIDAS®).
  • Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).   
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and similar software.
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills, with a problem-solving mindset.
  • A proactive approach, quick learner with a politically savvy mind. 
  • Ability to think strategically and to turn complex ideas into clear messages.
  • Strong communicator, with excellent writing and presentation skills.
  • Comfortable working in a multi-cultural, international environment.

Offer

  • Competitive Salary + Meal vouchers (8€), Net remote work allowance, Hospitalisation insurance and Pension fund.
  • Up to 2 days teleworking/week.
  • The possibility to represent a dynamic European industry and interact with diverse stakeholders. 
  • European travel up to 20% of the year 
  • The opportunity to take ownership and have impact as well as being part of a motivated and multicultural team.

Hiring process

  • Send your CV and a motivation letter to info@medicinesforeurope.com  - Interviews are taken on a rolling basis
  • 1st and 2nd Interview with Associate Director Policy and Market Access, Head of Human Resources.
  • Decision after 10 working days.

GDPR compliance: 

As a data subject, you have a number of rights. You can: 

  • access and obtain a copy of your data on request. 
  • require the association to change incorrect or incomplete data.
  • require the association to delete or stop processing your data, for example where the data is no longer necessary for the purposes of processing. 

Please note that we will keep your information in a secured server and If your application for employment is unsuccessful, the organisation will hold your data on file for 6 (six) months after the end of the relevant recruitment process. If you agree to allow us to keep your personal data on file, we will hold your data on file for a further 6 (six) months for consideration for future employment opportunities. At the end of that period, or once you withdraw your consent, your data is deleted or destroyed.

 

TfS Project Manager GHG Scope 3 Emissions

TOGETHER FOR SUSTAINABILITY aisbl

Together for Sustainability AISBL (TfS) is a global, procurement driven initiative dedicated to the improvement of supply chain sustainability in the chemical industry. Committed to contributing to a better world, TfS members assess, audit, and improve sustainability performance in the supply chains of the chemical industry and develop a program to tackle GHG Scope 3 emissions. TfS’ global membership includes 51 member companies. See https://tfs-initiative.com/ for more details.

There is an exciting opportunity for a new position of Project Manager GHG Scope 3 Emissions in the growing TfS team. This position offers the opportunity to make an impact towards emission reduction by collaborating with experts from globally leading companies with high ambitions on sustainability.

The Manager will drive the TfS GHG Scope 3 program in close cooperation with the experts from the TfS member companies. The TfS GHG Scope 3 program currently includes

  • Standardized methodologies for the chemical industry to quantify corporate Scope 3 – Category 1 GHG inventories and product carbon footprints (PCFs).
  • TfS PCF data-sharing solution to amplify the flow of PCF data of chemical products and materials along the value chain.
  • Cross-industry cooperation with external partners to increase impact.

The position will be Brussels-based and starts June 1, 2024.

Job description / tasks:

  • Drive implementation of the global TfS GHG Scope 3 program in cooperation with the TfS member companies, the Work Streams and regional teams of TfS
  • Manage relationship with service providers for the TfS GHG Scope 3 program including contract implementation, performance monitoring, continuous improvements.
  • Manage cooperation with external partners (e.g. Catena-X, WBCSD Pact) together with the respective Work Stream and represent the TfS GHG program towards external partners and stakeholders at webinars, conferences etc
  • Support TfS Work Stream rolling out the GHG Scope 3 program to buyers/suppliers and support cooperation cross-WS and cross regions on e.g. Supplier engagement, Trainings
  • Onboard TfS Members to the TfS GHG Scope 3 program and respective Workstream in cooperation with the TfS Workstream Chair/Co-Chairs
  • Work with TfS Workstream Chair/Co-Chairs and TfS General Manager to prepare material for TfS Meetings (Steering Committee/General Assembly) including the creation of presentations, moderation, minutes.
  • Cooperate with the TfS team on ad hoc tasks as required e.g. IT projects, Annual TfS Workshop, TfS Annual Report

Education and Experience required

  • Masters degree in an area relevant for GHG Emissions management, such as Sustainability, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Environmental Studies/Engineering/Science or alternatively Chemistry
  • Working experience with chemical industry or similar industry associations is required
  • Min 8 years work experience in Project Management on Sustainability with a focus on GHG Emissions management (either at corporate level or product level), ideally in a corporate/business setting
  • Expertise on sustainability in chemical supply chains
  • Practical experience and in-depth knowledge of GHG Scope 3 Emissions (GHG Protocol) and/or product carbon footprints (ISO Standards, WSCSD Pact, TfS PCF Guideline)
  • Experience with relevant Data Platforms and IT systems for GHG emissions management
  • Track record of successful projects in GHG Emissions management/sustainability
  • Active network with relevant partners (e.g. GHG Protocol, GHG related associations, Thought leaders, Project partners)
  • Fluency in English required, knowledge of Chinese or Spanish or Portuguese considered a plus
  • Confident command of MS Office required
  • Negotiation experience with partners and service providers is a plus

Candidate profile

  • Thrives in virtual global teams working across boundaries of organizations and is eager and capable to realize project plans and achieve results
  • Has proven project management skills
  • Has highly developed communication skills and influencing skills
  • Will enjoy being part of a small, highly motivated team in the TfS office  
  • Has the right to work in Belgium

What we offer and why candidates should apply:

  • Work for a purpose in a small, dedicated international team in Brussels and collaborate globally with experts from leading companies with high ambitions on sustainability.
  • You have a lot of room for creativity, entrepreneurship, and leadership in the execution of the role.
  • You evolve in a stimulating environment where you can share and challenge your knowledge and progress with your colleagues.
  • A pleasant working environment with flexible hybrid/remote working possibilities and a modern office in the heart of Brussels.
  • Employment contract under Belgian law, including Health and Pension Insurance, Lunch vouchers and transport allowance.

 

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Please send your convincing application – a letter of motivation and CV including salary requirements - by May 10, 2024 via https://www.tfs-initiative.com/your-job-application-at-tfs

 

TOGETHER FOR SUSTAINABILITY aisbl

Regulatory Manager (m/w/d)

VDMA European Office

Die Fachverbände Druck- und Papiertechnik sowie Sicherheitssysteme vertreten als Sprachrohr die Interessen von rund 210 Mitgliedern aus Deutschland und Europa, insbesondere mittelständische Familienunternehmen aus dem Bereich der herstellenden Industrie. Die Fachverbände stärken somit die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der europäischen Industrie und setzen sich für „Made in Europe“ als internationales Qualitätsmerkmal ein.

 

Vielfältigen Herausforderungen...

• Industrie: EU-Interessenvertretung für Fachverbände „Druck- und Papiertechnik“ sowie „Sicherheitssysteme“ gegenüber Politik und Verbänden

• Netzwerk: Pflege und Ausbau des Netzwerks zu relevanten EU-Entscheidungsträgern, Institutionen und Regierungsbehörden

• Eventmanagement: Organisation und Moderation von politischen Terminen, Veranstaltungen und Kampagnen

• Positionierung: Koordinieren und Verfassen von Positionspapieren sowie Begleitung von Anträgen & Konsultationen auf EU-Ebene

• Monitoring: Strategische Früherkennung, Monitoring und Analyse relevanter Politikvorhaben, insbesondere auf europäischer Ebene

• Regulierung: Politische und regulatorische Beratung beider Fachverbände

• Mitglieder: Mitwirkung bei der Gewinnung von Neumitgliedern für beide Fachverbände

• Collaboration: Fachliche Zusammenarbeit mit den Kernteams beider Fachverbände in Frankfurt a.M.

 

... begegnen Sie mit Einsatz und Know-how

• Abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium (Rechts-, Politik-, Wirtschaftswissenschaften) oder vergleichbare Qualifikation

• Netzwerk in den EU-Institutionen

• Hohe Einsatzbereitschaft und Motivation für den Aufbau einer politischen Interessenvertretung in Brüssel

• Erfahrungen im Bereich der EU-Gesetzgebung

• Kenntnisse der technischen Gesetzgebung auf nationaler oder europäischer Ebene von Vorteil

• Kommunikationsstärke sowie ein überzeugendes Auftreten gegenüber Politik, Öffentlichkeit und Industrie

• Teamplayer und ausgeprägte Fähigkeit, im Netzwerk zu arbeiten und zu kooperieren

• Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse

• Reisebereitschaft (überwiegend Europa und Deutschland)

 

Ergreifen Sie jetzt Ihre Chance, in einer innovativen Branche etwas zu bewegen.

Dienstsitz ist in Brüssel. Es handelt sich um eine Vollzeitstelle mit insgesamt 38 Stunden pro Woche (ohne Pausenzeiten).

Für den ersten Kontakt und fachliche Fragen steht Ihnen Herr Thomas Schiemann unter +49 69 6603 1452 gerne zur Verfügung

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre aussagekräftige Bewerbung.

Apply here

 

Executive Director

Kellen NV

Are you a highly motivated

Executive Director

who has a knack for defending the interests of clients in the EU bubble?
Then we want to hear from you!

Job description

 

Kellen has been managing for over 20 years EUROBAT, the Association of ‎European Automotive and Industrial Batteries and is currently looking for an Executive Director to lead the client. The position is based in the Kellen Brussels office.

EUROBAT represents the European manufacturers of all battery chemistries. Our mission is to ‎work with policy-makers, industry stakeholders and non-governmental organisations to help craft ‎a ‎positive and consistent regulatory framework for the battery industry in the EU and beyond. Our ‎vision is for an EU that achieves the goals of the Green Deal to become the first net zero continent ‎with the invaluable support of a competitive, sustainable and innovative European battery industry.‎

Your role:

  • Contributing to the definition of the association’s strategy and leading the association through the 2024 EU elections, the next EU ‎term and beyond.
  • Take the lead in acquiring new members according to the membership development ‎directives
  • Position the association as the voice of EU battery industry, both in the short and longer terms, and represent the interest of the membership towards all stakeholders
  • Promoting the battery industry -  comprising of all major chemistries - as a key industry in the context of Green Deal, while highlighting the need for a competitive industrial regulatory framework.
  • Proactively manage the strategies and regulatory programs on EU affairs and policy for EUROBAT; in the areas of battery legislation and positioning, thereby contributing to a comprehensible and favorable regulatory environment.

This position would also entail:

  • Being the main point of contact for the association’s President and Board, ensuring efficient communication to and alignment with the rest of the team.
  • Supporting and preparing the General Assembly and Board meetings
  • Representing EUROBAT in relevant EU legislative and regulatory discussions across fora
  • Speaking on behalf of EUROBAT at international conferences and events
  • Building and maintaining relationships – both at an EU/Brussels and key member states levels - with key stakeholders across institutions, industry, and societal interest representation.
  • Building the Secretariat’s team and managing the daily operations of the team in line with the association’s strategy and objectives.

You bring:

  • At least 10 years’ experience in a public and regulatory affairs in energy, environment, or health & safety
  • Excellent knowledge of the EU policy discussions around decarbonisation, cleantech, mobility and power systems. Knowledge of battery legislation is a plus
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Knowledge of the EU policy-making process and experience with trade associations in renewable energy, energy storage, metals or transportation
  • High level network across EU institutions
  • Self-starter and strong team player, quality and result oriented and willing to work in an international environment.
  • Fluent and professional English written & spoken, any other European language is a plus

We offer:

  • A permanent (100%) or freelance contract (80%)
  • An attractive base salary and remuneration package commensurate with experience;
  • A combination of office and home working after the first months of onboarding
  • An international working environment with a leading firm;
  • Continuous training and professional development;
  • A position with a high degree of visibility in policy discussions, driving the future of decarbonisation.

Application process: Please send your CV and cover letter explaining your experience by April 12th 2024 by e-mail to: Ariane Bruinen at recruitment@kellencompany.com (ref: vacancy Executive Director EUROBAT 2024).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information on Kellen: http://www.kellencompany.com/europe

Kellen will ensure that candidate’s personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) on the protection of natural persons with regards to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data.

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