[Hiring] EU Energy Policy Advisor @IISD

Role Description

IISD’s Energy team is looking for a Policy Advisor focused on evolving EU energy policy, including energy security and fossil fuel subsidy reform (FFSR). Based in Brussels, this role focuses on researching legal/policy options and coordination with IISD’s European partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic advocacy: Advancing energy security and FFSR through coordinated international engagement and directly engaging with EU stakeholders.
• Technical research: Providing policy options for phasing out domestic subsidies and advising on EU legislation regarding energy and climate policy.
• Coordination: Working within IISD’s Energy Program, coordinating with other IISD programs and external partners.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of EU policy processes, specifically in energy transition, climate action, and working with EU institutions.
• Minimum 7 years of experience working in international policy analysis (e.g., a think tank, university, intergovernmental organization, or civil society organization) or policy-making (e.g., government), with demonstrated involvement in sustainable development issues.
• A master’s degree in public policy or related area (e.g., economics, geology, international development, law, or policy) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines, work collaboratively with a multicultural team, and take the initiative in advancing or leading projects with minimal supervision when needed.
• Ability to work independently to produce analysis and writing that is “publication ready” with a limited degree of oversight and editing.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and strategic planning skills.
• Confident and engaging communication skills, including an understanding of different communications approaches for different audiences; experience with different approaches to managing and conducting engagement with policy stakeholders and project partners will be considered a strong advantage.
• Excellent computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and automated referencing software.

Behavioural Competencies

• Confidence in working collaboratively with IISD staff, affiliates, partners, and consultants.
• An entrepreneurial approach to work, taking initiative within the team and ready to develop new skills, increase responsibility, and build experience in fundraising.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, managing workload and producing deliverables on time and within budget.
• Results-focused with an ability to prioritize and work quickly and accurately over a range of tasks.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• 1-year contract with the possibility of renewal at 80% or 100% full-time equivalent.

Application Procedure

• All submissions must be in English.
• Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR.
• A CV (no longer than two pages).
• A one-page letter of motivation.
• IISD Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire (optional).

Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for 1 year.

IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

IISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, colour, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.