Senior Energy Advisor

Omschrijving van de vacature

  • In coordination with the rest of the team, build a strong base of organizations and individuals in support of our energy campaigns. 
  • Liaise and maintain contacts with EU-level, national and local allies in the fight against fracking and fossil gas.
  • Carry out a broad range of tasks such as organizing events and gatherings, advocacy meetings, collection and amplification of testimonies on fossil gas.
  • Follow relevant EU-level processes and connect with EU decision makers as well as with campaigners elevating relevant fossil gas and false solution developments on a national level.
  • Provide research on policy and advocacy issues.
  • Coordinate and develop coalitions on campaign issues and implement grassroots organizing to support joint activities by members of the Beyond Gas Network.
  • Maintain familiarity with a diverse set of issues and research products, and respond to information requests from activists, coalition members, policy makers and media.
  • Develop education materials such as factsheets, action alerts, web site content and newsletter articles on various campaign issues.
  • Monitoring and assessing EU, German and other countries policy and legislation on fossil gas, gas imports and infrastructure as well as false solutions.
  • Attend and speak at meetings and public events, as relevant.
  • In connection with the US team, lead on taking strategic, political decisions defining the work plans of the Europe team.
  • Draft and support writing grants.
  • Oversee/lead on several administrative tasks (support with implementing HR procedures, liaise with human resources, lead hirings, point person for admin requests in the building and the team etc).
  • Liaise with the FWW finance, HR and management team.
  • Lead and organize the regular team meetings, one-to-ones and bigger strategic team meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned by the line manager.
  • Reports to Food & Water Watch Deputy Director.

Gewenst profiel

  • Experience: At least six years of experience in energy topics of which at least two years grassroots/field organizing, and/or advocacy on public policy.
  • Good understanding and experience of campaigning and/or policy work. Pan-European campaign experience and experience with organizing, advocacy and legislative strategy; familiarity with EU institutions, policies and legislative process is highly desirable. knowledge of consumer and environmental issues; experience working with the media.
  • Knowledge of food, water, climate and energy issues is a plus.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt for a variety of audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for building new relationships and an ability to work well with a wide variety of people and to coordinate diverse tasks in an often high-pressured environment.
  • Ability to present technical concepts to a mass audience.
  • Ability to think creatively and quickly to respond to legislative developments and to take advantage of breaking news.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Works well under pressure and is capable of multitasking efficiently.
  • Knowledge of online activism/social media and email listservs a plus.
  • Strong initiative, ability to manage own work program without close supervision.
  • Good level of administrative skills required.
  • Conditions: Flexible and independent working style, with long hours and travel possible.
  • Language: Excellent English writing, public speaking and presentation skills, ideally along with fluency in other European languages.

Ons aanbod

We offer a competitive NGO salary plus meal vouchers, 13th month, hospitalization insurance, 20 vacation days plus compensation days and public transport.

Contact

fkieninger@fweurope.org

Selectieprocedure

Application deadline: 4 April

 

Please email your cover letter and CV to fkieninger@fweurope.org 

 

Meer informatie

Organization: Food & Water Action Europe / Food & Water Watch

Job Title: Senior Energy Advisor

Location: EU, preferably Brussels, Belgium

This is a full-time position. This position is a one-year contract position with the possibility of extension.

 

Further information and job opening on our website: 

https://www.foodandwatereurope.org/job-vacancy-senior-energy-advisor/

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