Policy Advisor, Steel Transition, Clean Economy, Berlin

POLICY ADVISOR, STEEL TRANSITION, CLEAN ECONOMY, BERLIN

E3G is looking for a Policy Advisor to support its Clean Economy Programme in driving our strategy on steel sector transition with a focus on co-convening the European Fossil Free Steel Network. This role is based in E3G’s Berlin office.

Background

E3G is an independent climate change think tank with a global outlook. 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 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 consistently 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.

Role

Based in the Clean Economy Team, this Policy Advisor role will lead E3G’s strategy on accelerating steel sector decarbonisation and transformation in Europe and beyond. The successful candidate will work to activate a wider community of organizations on steel decarbonisation, co-convene and coordinate the European Fossil Free Steel Network, identify hooks for campaigning and closely follow international developments on steel. The role will combine coalition building with political analysis and engagement.

The European Fossil Free Steel Network is a network of over 200 civil society members from NGOs. think tanks and campaigning organisations, working towards accelerating steel decarbonisation in Europe. The network has highly developed channels to communicate the latest updates on steel decarbonisation and pursues collaborative action among its members to jointly push for the cleanest and fastest possible decarbonisation of the European steel industry.

The role will require experience working with civil society, government and industry stakeholders, and (ideally) a good understanding of industry decarbonization. However, we are open to candidates with experience and knowledge of other sectors (e.g. coal phaseout in the power sector, energy transition more broadly) who have experience in network convening and/or campaigning and are keen for a new challenge.

We are open to considering candidates with more senior profiles and can adjust the salary range based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on E3G’s strategy to accelerate steel decarbonization in Europe, in collaboration with the wider Clean Economy and EU teams;

• Co-convene the European Fossil Free Steel Network together with Beyond Fossil Fuels, including convening civil society actors, undertaking analysis, understanding the politics of changing, building coalitions, aligning and coordinating campaigning efforts, and leading interventions around steel sector decarbonisation in Europe and international;

• Monitor key policy debates and developments in Europe and internationally related to steel sector decarbonisation and industrial policy and interpreting them in the context of E3G’s work;

• Engage with and helping to convene key stakeholders in government, civil society and the private sector;

• Organise and participate in stakeholder discussions and workshops; managing relationships with stakeholders;

• Contribute to the wider development of E3G as an organisation;

• Travel may be required, but we are open to discussing this if this would otherwise become a barrier to your application.

Person Description

You are intellectually curious and enthusiastic about developing solutions in the transition to net-zero. You are committed to high quality outputs and use collaboration to get better outcomes. You are able to undertake strategic prioritisation.  You are able to work in a team of diverse personalities. You are comfortable with complex research and coordination projects and confident in running analytical processes. You will be able to identify and engage with a range of external stakeholders to understand their perspectives and communicate your ideas and findings.

Experience and skills

The successful candidate will bring relevant professional experience with progressive levels of responsibilities and a track record of achievements in the following areas:

• Have a good undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (required) and post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline (desirable).

• Demonstrate a keen interest in working on steel sector decarbonization and an understanding of European climate and energy policy more broadly. You bring expertise and established networks in at least one of these areas.

• Have a track record of problem solving, research and strategy development. You are able to familiarise yourself with a new topic and come to evidence-based judgements.

• Demonstrate a track-record of building new stakeholder relationships and partnerships (required);

• Be a strong team player, pay attention to detail and work effectively to support shared team outcomes.

• Have very strong written communication skills and impeccable English.

• Be confident influencing decision-makers from government, business, finance and civil society.

• Used to operating within diverse teams, with a high degree of cultural sensitivity.

• At least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time position.

• 35-hour work week.

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working approach.

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

• BahnCard50 travel cover.

• Additional Pension contribution plan.

• E3G offers a reward and benefits package which compares well with other organisations within our sector. The indicative salary range in Berlin for this position is up to € 45,000.00 – € 50,450.00 dependant on experience.

• Yearly process for remuneration review.

E3G is unable to provide any relocation assistance to candidates who would need to move in order to take up this position. Occasional international travel may be required from time to time.

E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them.

How to apply

Please submit your application in English.

Please include:

• A CV of maximum two pages

• A cover letter of no more than one page outlining why you are applying for this role and when you would be able to start.

The deadline for applications is 28 January 2025. Interviews are anticipated to take place in the three weeks following the deadline.

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 accommodation to applicants with disabilities.

Keywords

Policy AdvisorSteel TransitionClean EconomyBerlinClimate ChangeDecarbonizationCivil SocietyGovernmentIndustry StakeholdersClimate PolicyEnergy Policy