Policy Analyst

Position description

The European Policy Centre (EPC) looking for a Policy Analyst to join its Sustainable Prosperity for Europe programme to work in Brussels on topics related primarily to the EU’s clean energy transition and industrial decarbonisation.

The successful candidate should have a solid academic background and a good understanding of EU institutions. S/he/x should have a good knowledge of the current EU climate, energy and environmental policy developments. This will be coupled with an interest to engage in and develop cross-sectoral activities. S/he/x should also have experience in organising policy debates and writing papers on EU policies.

The candidate should have the following profile:

• University degree in relevant subjects (e.g. energy and environmental sciences, economics, EU studies, public policy);
• Policy Analyst should have at least two to three years of relevant work experience (other than internships), including in organising events and in policy analysis;
• Demonstrated ability to research, write and present high-quality policy analysis;
• Strong interest in European affairs and commitment to EPC’s mission;
• A good understanding of EU policy developments in energy transition and industrial decarbonisation and a readiness to apply this across different policy areas such as economic security, geopolitics, circular economy, investments, electrification and digital;
• Experience in fundraising, or supporting fundraising initiatives;
• Excellent communication and social skills (oral and written);
• Ability to engage and network with experts and interested stakeholders;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a multi-disciplinary team;
• Dynamic, flexible, reliable and attentive to detail;
• Fluent in English.

The main duties are:

• Developing and implementing the EPC’s activities related to the Clean Industrial Deal, including topics such as clean energy transition and industrial decarbonisation;
• Providing research and organisational support for the Sustainable Prosperity for Europe Programme;
• Research and writing policy analyses;
• Organising events (drafting event proposals, invitations and programmes, identifying and contacting speakers);
• Liaising with external experts and interested stakeholders, as well as building and maintaining a network;
• Supporting fundraising activities for the Programme;
• Producing new ideas and taking initiative on projects and activities.

Application instructions

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