Senior Policy Advisor, Steel Transition, Brussels or Berlin

SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR, STEEL TRANSITION, BRUSSELS OR BERLIN

E3G is looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to support its Clean Economy Programme in driving our strategy on steel sector transition. This role is based in Europe: in E3G’s Berlin or Brussels offices.

Role

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.

Based in the Industry Transition and Trade team, this Senior 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 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 are keen for a new challenge.

We are open to more junior profiles and can adjust the seniority level and salary, depending on the candidate’s experience.

Key responsibilities

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

• Work in close collaboration with Beyond Fossil Fuels to develop a campaigning strategy on steel transition, convening civil society actors, undertaking analysis, understanding the politics of change, building coalitions and leading interventions around steel sector decarbonization in Europe and internationally;

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

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

• Organising and participating in stakeholder discussions and workshops; managing relationships with stakeholders;

• Contributing 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 to 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 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.

Further details

This role is offered on a permanent basis and is located in our Berlin or Brussels offices. E3G offers flexible working arrangements and operates a hybrid working approach.

E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them. E3G is unable to provide relocation assistance or visa support.

A remuneration package competitive with the non-profit sector will be offered. Salary is up to €62,430 BE and €57,470 DE, per annum depending on experience. Benefits include additional paid leave; travel and hospitalisation insurance; additional pension contributions; mobile phone contract.

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 accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

How to apply

Please include:

• A CV of maximum two pages
• A cover letter of no more than one page outlining your motivation to apply and the skills and experience you are bringing to the role, as well as your earliest possible start date.

The deadline for applications is November 7****th 2023. A first round of interviews will be conducted in the three weeks following the deadline. We will not be able to reply to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, we will not be shortlisting you on this occasion.

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