Third Generation Environmentalism is hiring a
POLICY ADVISOR, TRADE & CLIMATE, CLEAN ECONOMY, BRUSSELS
E3G is looking for a Policy Advisor to develop and deliver our work on the intersection between EU trade and climate policy. The role would be based in E3G’s Brussels office.
Who we are
E3G is a world leading strategy think tank on the political economy of climate change with a global outlook. We work on the frontier of the climate landscape tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate for all. Our goal is to translate climate politics, economics and policies into action. We pride ourselves on bringing independence to an extremely polarised discussion and holding policy makers to account on their promises. 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.
E3G offers a dynamic and fast paced working environment that will value your insight, initiative and collaboration wherever you are in the organisation.
Overview
Based in the Industry Transition and Trade team, this Policy Advisor role will contribute to developing and delivering E3G’s work on green trade, working on the intersection of trade and climate policies in the EU and internationally. The role will combine thought leadership with political analysis and engagement.
The successful candidate will help develop our strategy, identify priority interventions, and strengthen our network on trade. The role will require a deep understanding of the connections between trade and climate policy and a strong interest in the cross-cutting institutions and policies needed to deliver a climate-neutral European economy.
Key responsibilities
Profile and requirements
You are intellectually curious and enthusiastic about working with others to develop solutions in the transition towards climate neutral and resilient economies. You are committed to high quality outputs even when under pressure and use collaboration to get to better outcomes. You are a creative thinker and able to learn fast. You are able to reflect on your own strengths and weaknesses and work in a team of diverse personalities.
You are comfortable working on complex research projects and confident in running analytical processes. You will be able to help identify and engage with a range of external stakeholders to understand their perspectives and communicate ideas and findings.
Experience and skills
The successful candidate will:
What We Offer
E3G is unable to provide any relocation assistance to candidates who would need to move in order to take up this position. E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in Belgium.
How to apply
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The deadline for applications is 1 July 2024.
A first round of interviews will be conducted 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 marginalised and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.