Job vacancy: Policy Officer
16.01.2024
The Position
We are at a critical time for wave & tidal energy. The drive to Net Zero and the importance of greater energy independence creates a huge need for diverse sources of renewable energy. The European Commission recognises this and has set ambitious deployment targets for ocean energy by 2027 and 2030. Furthermore, recent public support to the sector is driving new projects and the industrialisation of the sector.
Scaling up an industry requires supportive funding and policy, and OEE is committed to delivering this for Europe’s ocean energy sector.
We are looking for an enthusiastic & experienced Policy Officer to join us on this mission! You will work alongside 6 colleagues committed to push for the best possible framework to develop ocean energy at EU and national level. We are looking for a like-minded individual, committed to help make the energy transition happen. The position can cater to either Junior or Senior Policy Officers.
Responsibilities
- > Policy Advocacy on relevant files e.g. Fit for 55, NZIA, NECPs, European Funding programmes
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- -> Write policy documents – from position papers to fully-fledged published reports such as the ‘Powering Homes Today’ report.
- -> Build good relations and work collaboratively with European decision-makers in the Commission & Parliament, and with national decision-makers in key countries
- -> Build good relations and work collaboratively with industry stakeholders – technology & project developers, academics, supply chain actors, regional authorities
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- > Policy Analysis
- -> Consult sector stakeholders and extract useful data, analysis and perspectives
- > Inform OEE Members – e.g. events & briefings on key funding & policy developments
- > Represent the association at events and meetings to a professional standard, including public speaking
- > Organise and shape the programme for meetings, events and webinars
- > Work with the OEE Communications & Events team to strengthen OEE and the sector’s profile
- > Assist with any OEE matters – e.g. membership recruitment, conference organisation, project applications
You will be a part of Ocean Energy Europe’s policy team and report to the CEO.
How to apply – by Wednesday 31 January COB
Send CV and motivation letter addressed to Rémi Gruet, CEO at r.gruet@oceanenergy.eu
Start date: As soon as possible
CVs in “Europass” format or other institutional templates will not be considered.
Qualifications
- > Mandatory: Minimum 3 years of experience in relevant field(s)
- > Mandatory: University degree in relevant field (political sciences / economy / environment…)
- > Mandatory: Excellent oral and written English (proven)
- > Mandatory: Proven experience with policy formation
- > Asset: Deep understanding of the Energy / Renewables sectors at EU and global levels
- > Asset: Speaker-level in other languages, particularly French, Spanish or Portuguese
- > Asset: Experience in Horizon 2020/ Europe, Interreg, LIFE and other funding programmes
Profile
- > Personable: can quickly establish good relationships; a team-player who is sharing and caring
- > Precise: can write clearly, concisely & convincingly
- > Motivated: enthusiastic about the ocean energy sector and renewable energies; keen to understand the industry’s technological, commercial and financial needs
- > Flexible: available to travel when required
- > Creative: can spot opportunities to help the sector develop
We assume all candidates will be able to prioritise, work under pressure, on budget and to tight deadlines, have an eye for detail, etc…
Conditions
Ocean Energy Europe offers an attractive salary and benefits package under Belgian law.
- > 3-year fixed term contract – followed by full time contract
- > Based in Brussels at OEE offices with partial remote working possibilities.