Senior Policy Advisor, Trade & Climate

SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR, TRADE & CLIMATE

E3G is looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to lead our work on the intersection between trade and climate policy. The role would be based in one of E3G’s European offices: London, Brussels or Berlin.

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 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 build out 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

• Lead E3G thought leadership on better aligning trade policy with climate ambition in the EU and internationally.
• Tracking developments in EU trade policy, external relationships with trade partners and implications for climate politics and wider E3G priorities.
• Develop E3G’s position as a voice in conversations on trade and climate policy, develop propositions and lead advocacy and strengthen E3G’s networks on trade in the EU and internationally.
• Engage with and help to convene key stakeholder networks and supporting NGOs, businesses and investor groups, as well as managing relationships with these stakeholders.
• Produce internal and external communications materials and undertake short pieces of wider analysis.
• Inspire and facilitate action by the wider Clean Economy team on trade policy, playing an active role in developing the team and supporting others.
• Manage grant funding and support fundraising efforts.
• Travel will be required, but we are open to discussing this if this would otherwise become a barrier to your application.

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:

• Have a high-quality degree or professional qualification in a relevant area.
• Have at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Have a strong background in trade policy and politics.
• Be adept at communicating clear, accessible research and presenting ideas clearly and credibly with colleagues and contacts.
• Have strong research skills with intellectual curiosity, and creativity.
• Be a supportive, collaborative, and open colleague and team player. Be used to operating within diverse teams, with a high degree of cultural sensitivity. Be confident engaging stakeholders.
• Be well organised and focused on delivering desired outputs, results, and outcomes.

Further details

This role is offered on a permanent basis and is located in our London, 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.

E3G offers a reward and benefit package which compares well with other organisations within our sector. Salary is up to £54,000 UK, €58,000 BE and €59,000 DE, per annum depending on experience. Benefits include additional paid leave; travel and hospitalisation insurance; additional pension contributions and mobile phone contract, subject to location.

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 February 13****th 2024. 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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