Head of Energy team
Omschrijving van de vacature
Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe is Europe's largest coalition working on climate and energy issues.
With over 200 member organisations in more than 40 countries -- representing over 1700 NGO's and
more than 40 million citizens - CAN Europe works to prevent dangerous climate change and promote
sustainable climate and energy policy in Europe.
We're currently seeking a committed and motivated individual with demonstrated experience in energy
policy leadership and team management to lead our energy team and ensure coordination and
coherence of our energy work while providing strategic guidance across all energy-related activities. The
individual will engage and advise the Director in the organisational development and management of
the CAN Europe Network and secretariat, lead and line-manage the energy team to set the direction
for advocacy and campaign work on energy related issues, and represent the CAN Europe
secretariat and Network to NGOs, funders and decision-makers. This is a senior leadership role that
requires extensive line management responsibilities. The position is full time, to be based in
Belgium.
What impact you'll have:
You'll lead and manage CAN Europe's energy team while shaping our strategic energy policy
direction across Europe. As a senior leader, you'll directly line-manage multiple team members, guide
our energy advocacy strategy, and ensure our campaigns deliver maximum impact in accelerating the
clean energy transition. Your leadership will influence EU energy policy processes, coordinate our
network's advocacy efforts across 40+ countries, and shape high-level political strategies with Directors
and key stakeholders.
Gewenst profiel
Required skills and experiences:
● At least 7-10 years of relevant professional experience including minimum 3-5 years in senior
management/leadership roles with proven line management experience
● Demonstrated experience successfully leading and developing teams in NGO, policy, or
advocacy environments
● Strong track record in strategic planning, budget management, and organizational
development
● In-depth knowledge of EU institutions and energy policy processes, including practical experience
of multiple policy processes relating to energy transition, renewable energy, and climate
policy
● Experience in high-level stakeholder engagement including funders, decision-makers, and
coalition partners
● Excellent level of written and spoken English
● Outstanding communication, networking, and public speaking skills
● Proven ability to provide strategic guidance and coordinate complex multi-stakeholder
initiatives
● High level of motivation and ability to coordinate the achievement of complex objectives within
deadlines
● Exceptional people management skills with experience in performance management, team
development, and conflict resolution
Other desirable qualities:
● Demonstrated alignment with the mission, the modes of action, and the values of CAN Europe
● Experience managing teams in multicultural, multilingual environments
● Track record in fundraising strategy development and donor relationship management
● Experience of working with networks of NGOs across Europe in the climate and energy fields
● Deep understanding of just energy transitions and social equity considerations in energy
policy
● Experience with EU energy market regulation, grid integration, and industrial energy
policies
● Background in organizational development and change management
Ons aanbod
What CAN Europe offers:
An open-ended contract with flexible working hours and the possibility of teleworking.
This position is preferably based in Brussels but working remotely from within commuting distance is also
possible. We are not considering sponsoring visas this time.
Remuneration is based on our Belgian salary grid and adapted to the cost of living on location.
If the position is based at our head office in Brussels, we will offer a Belgian open-ended contract with an
expected salary of between 4850EUR € and 6250 EUR€ gross/month for a full time position depending
on the relevant years of experience (minimum 7-10 years) and subject to Belgian tax; Meal vouchers
(7,00 €/day); transport costs; eco-vouchers (250,00 €/year); sport and culture vouchers (100,00 €/year),
phone allowance (39,00 €/month); work computer.
In addition to remuneration, CAN Europe is also invested in offering their employees professional
development, career progression and networking opportunities.
More about us:
We are an open and inclusive, multicultural, multilingual team and explicitly encourage applications from
all applicants, independent of their age, ancestry, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status,
gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
CAN Europe is committed to cultivate a healthy and secure working culture based on care, trust, respect
and learning.
Contact
Heli Pärna (HR coordinator) heli.parna@caneurope.org
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How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV (preferably without a photo) and a cover letter (in English) via our hiring
platform JobToolz: https://can-europe.jobtoolz.com/en
Interviews will be conducted online and in English.
Closing date for applications: 16 July 2025 (end of the day)
● First round of Interviews on 23 and 24 July 2025 (online)
● Second round of interviews on 28 July 2025 (online)