Policy Advisor

Policy Advisor at GIE

Are you passionate about EU affairs? Are you looking for a young and dynamic international team to work with? Well, that offer might be for you.

Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) is looking for a Policy Advisor.

Who we are

GIE is the European association of infrastructure operators for renewable, low-carbon, and natural gases including hydrogen and biomethane, and also with an increasing focus on CCUS technologies. Our members provide solutions to foster the security of supply in Europe while enhancing the decarbonisation of Europe’s economy.

GIE works hand in hand with policymakers to design a well-functioning policy framework for citizens to benefit from a secure, efficient, and sustainable energy supply. GIE is a trusted partner of European institutions, regulatory bodies, and industry representatives. Based in Brussels, the heart of European policymaking, it has 70 members from 25 countries operating transmission pipelines, underground storage, and LNG terminals.

We are looking for a highly motivated Policy Advisor to join our team on a full-time basis.

Your responsibilities

• To lead policy topics and support our members in defining common positions at various levels : GIE Working Areas, GIE Priority topics, Organization and support of Column and Area meetings, as well as preparations for GIE Board and General Assembly meetings;
• To proactively advocate and engage on GIE policy positions towards European policymakers;
• To develop and maintain relationships with the European institutions and with other relevant stakeholders and associations in Brussels;
• To proactively inform GIE members about all relevant developments at European level in a fast and accurate way;
• To work cooperatively with GIE Secretary General, Secretariat, Vice-Presidents, Members, Sponsors and President, coordinating appointments and study developments, drafting communication materials while ensuring professional quality;
• To maintain, develop and update information to GIE members through the GIE SharePoint.

 Your Profile

• A Master’s degree in Political Science, European Politics or International relations, or a Master’s degree in Economics, or Public Administration or Law.
• You are currently active as a policy/regulatory advisor in the energy sector (1-3 years experience) and are looking for a new opportunity
• Excellent knowledge of the European policy and legislative development processes is required;
• You have outstanding organisational skills and are able to meet firm deadlines;
• You are able to draft position papers on topics related to your assigned area of work;
• You are a team player and able to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment;
• You demonstrate diplomatic skills and political sensitivity, ability to reach compromises;
• Ability to represent GIE in a professional and confident manner;
• Solution-minded, creative, proactive, forward-looking;
• Good command of Office tools: Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Proficiency level of written and spoken English, the working language in GIE is required.

What we offer

As our Policy Advisor, you will become part of a small, international and collaborative team based in the heart of Brussels’ EU district.

We offer:

• A dynamic international working environment with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds;
• The opportunity to build a strong professional network across the European energy sector;
• A supportive and friendly team culture where your ideas are valued;
• A hybrid working model, combining office work with remote work from your home in Belgium;
• A full-time permanent employment contract;
• An attractive salary package, including private health insurance and a pension scheme, commensurate with your experience and qualifications.