E3G is looking for a Policy Advisor, Trade & Climate, Clean Economy

E3G is looking for a Policy Advisor to develop and deliver our work on the intersection between trade and climate policy in the EU. The role would ideally be based in E3G’s Brussels office, but suitable candidates based in London will also be considered (with travel to Brussels required).

Who we are

E3G is a world leading strategy think tank on the political economy of climate change with a global outlook. We work on the frontier of the climate landscape tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate for all. Our goal is to translate climate politics, economics and policies into action. We pride ourselves on bringing independence to an extremely polarised discussion and holding policy makers to account on their promises. E3G is consistently ranked as one of the top-ten most influential environmental think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index.

E3G offers a dynamic and fast paced working environment that will value your insight, initiative and collaboration wherever you are in the organisation.

Overview

Based in the Industry Transition and Trade team, this Policy Advisor role will contribute to developing and delivering E3G’s work on trade and climate change, working on the intersection of these policy areas in the EU and international context. The role will combine thought leadership with political analysis and engagement.

The successful candidate will help to develop 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

• Develop and deliver 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.

• 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

• Have a high-quality degree or professional qualification in a relevant area.

• Have at least three 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.

What We Offer

• Permanent contract.

• Work-life balance. Enjoy a 35-hour work week with a hybrid work model.

• 25 vacation days + additional leave between Christmas and New Year.

• Additional employer pension contribution plan.

• Mobile phone and mobile phone contract.

• Yearly process for remuneration review.

• A gross monthly salary between €3,160 - €3,304 in Brussels (or an annual salary between £40,500 - £45,000 if based in London), depending on the candidate’s professional experience and skills.

• You will be integrated in a dynamic organisation working to deliver climate safety for all, surrounded by friendly experts working on energy, buildings, industry decarbonation, finance, foreign policy, and more.

• You will be required to have the right to work in Belgium or London. E3G is unable to provide relocation assistance or visa support.

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 Monday 13th January 2025.

A first round of interviews will be conducted in the three weeks following the deadline.

Whilst we very much appreciate the time you will have taken with your application, unfortunately due to the level of response we receive we will not be able to reply to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us with 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.

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.