EU Energy and Climate Policy Specialist

Brussels/Berlin – EPICO e.V. is an innovative independent think tank and network with key stakeholders from politics, business, science, and society. We see a consistent focus on climate neutrality as an opportunity for sustainable growth and climate protection, while preserving our prosperity and social cohesion. Our mission is to drive forward just and sustainable climate and energy policy. In doing so, we rely on the dynamics of competition and innovation as guiding principles in the development and implementation of viable strategies and clear concepts to achieve climate neutrality and meet the 1.5°C target.

We are looking for an EU Energy and Climate Policy Specialist to proactively contribute to our Brussels team’s work through the drafting and publishing of studies and policy briefs, managing related projects, organisation of events, and expanding EPICO’s network. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible. Interviews of shortlisted candidates will be held in-person or online, and on a rolling basis.

Role title: EU Energy and Climate Policy Specialist

Type of contract: open-ended (full time)

Reporting to: Director for EU Affairs

Location: EPICO Brussels, Rue du Commerce, 72

The main tasks will include:

• Drafting positions, documents, analyses, briefings, and supporting communications content
• Designing, monitoring, and coordinating specialised studies with cooperation partners
• Continuous observation, analysis, and evaluation of developments and facts in climate and energy policy at the EU level
• Participation in and organisation of specialised consultations and appropriate event formats
• Participation in external events and consultations and representation of EPICO
• Create and strengthen EPICO’s strategic network in Brussels

Essential Qualifications:

• An exceptional understanding of the EU’s energy and climate ecosystem, and an existing network.
• Good and critical understanding of political and economic contexts in the field of the EU’s energy and climate policy.
• A master’s degree in a subject related to EU policy, Economics, Energy Policy (or equivalent).
• Excellent command of English.
• Team spirit, attention to detail and respecting deadlines.
• Proactive and creative mindset.
• Open-minded, empathetic and communicative personality, and can identify with EPICO’s mission and values.

Desired experience/skills:

• 1-3 years of work experience in the field of EU energy policy.
• Good command of German and/or French.
• Related experience in the private sector and/or EU institutions.

What we offer:

• An open-ended contract.
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate
• Benefits include lunch vouchers (Pluxee), transport allowance, and work from home allowance.
• 2.5 days of leave per month (accumulable), and an extra day off on your birthday.
• A bi-yearly check-in and potential review of role and salary progression.
• A young, dynamic, creative, and fast-paced environment with several learning and growth opportunities.
• Flexible working hours, including the possibility to partially work remotely.
• An open culture with a lot of room for new ideas and impulses.
• Prioritisation of work-life balance and team wellbeing.
• Possibility of taking initiative and additional responsibilities where desired/possible.

Apply now:

Please send your cover letter and CV as a single PDF document, saved as Name.Surname, to [email protected] with “EU Energy and Climate Policy Specialist” as the object of the email.