Deadline for applications: applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First interviews will take place by the end of July

Start date: September 2025 (flexible)

Duration: one-year contract (renewable based on performance)

Bruegel is looking for a full-time, Brussels-based energy and climate (E&C) Programme Officer.

To apply, candidates must hold a valid work permit or be authorised to work in Belgium.

Key responsibilities

The E&C Programme Officer will support the Bruegel energy and climate team in corresponding project management, communication and event activities related to the E&C research workstreams. She/he will work closely with the Programme team to ensure the smooth running of the Programme’s operations while integrating it into broader, organization-wide processes and strategy. The tasks will include:

Programme Coordination and Support

Serves as the operational backbone of Bruegel energy and climate team, facilitating internal coordination of the team and external coordination among the various teams at Bruegel (Communications and Events, Operations, HR).
Supports the planning and execution of Bruegel energy and climate work.
Contributes ideas for partnerships, visibility opportunities, and new initiatives.
Supports Senior Fellows (Programme Leaders) in coordinating their travel agendas, and engagement with key stakeholders.

Project acquisition and management

Assists in preparing project proposals, grant applications, and funding reports.
Supports the organisation of public events, closed-door roundtables, high-level dinners and breakfast events in Brussels and beyond in liaison with the Events team.
Oversees budgeting, financial planning, and reporting relevant to the E&C programme.
Monitors project timelines and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
Manages contractual and logistical aspects of partnerships and funding agreements.

Stakeholder Management

Liaises with external stakeholders, including EU institutions, national governments, industry, academia, and civil society.
Supports public speaking engagements of the E&C Programme team, helping with slides preparation, speaking notes etc.
Supports the dissemination of research outputs, including through targeted outreach to relevant stakeholders.

Applicant’s background and competencies

Master’s degree in economics, business; political sciences; international affairs or related fields.
Superior organisation and planning skills, including decision-making, problem-solving, project management and risk assessment.
Excellent communication, writing and proofreading skills in English (drafting proposals, reports, emails, briefs).
Ability to manage tight deadlines and a large portfolio of funding opportunities and projects.
Proficiency in Excel, familiarity with other PM tools is an asset.
Understanding of energy and climate economic topics/terminology is an asset.
Strong attention to detail.
Discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
Team player with a positive and collaborative attitude
Interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural context.

Application procedure

To apply, please submit your application to [email protected] with the subject line: “Energy and Climate Programme Officer _Applicant’s name”.

The application must contain the following documents, in one single PDF document (merged):

An updated CV
A cover letter (including the candidate’s motivation to work in a European policy think-tank)

Applications with missing documents and/or that do not meet the above-mentioned requirements will NOT be considered.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First interviews will take place by the end of July.

Because of the high number of applications that we usually receive, we are unfortunately unable to reply to all applicants. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within a few weeks.