At the moment we have these open positions
ERCST (European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition) in Brussels is seeking an intern (Junior Researcher) for 6-9 months starting immediately, possibly extendible beyond this period as a Researcher.
Responsibilities
- Carry out research activities for ERCST’s main work streams such as the European Green Deal, the EU ETS, Border Carbon Adjustments, Just Transition;
- Research and draft background materials on the above-mentioned topics, and other topics related to climate and energy policies;
- Communication activities, including website and social media management;
- Maintain liaison with stakeholders such as policymaker, business associations,environmental NGOs, etc in his/her area of work;
- Provide support to the director of the European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition.
Skills and Requirements
- (Educational) background includes preference for political economy, environmental economics, or similar – a good understanding of economics is important;
- Interest in climate and energy policy and politics – existing knowledge of climate change policy and market approaches to climate change is desirable;
- Native speaker standard of English – proficiency in other languages will be considered an advantage;
- Be well-organised and able to pay attention to detail;
- Ability to work in a demanding environment, take initiative and solve problems while under pressure;
- Ability to internalise substantial amounts of (new) materials and think laterally;
- Authorisation to work in Belgium.
Start date: interviews start as applications are received. Work will start as soon as possible after a suitable candidate is found.
Duration: Six to nine months, extendible as a Researcher for the right candidate. Compensation: Competitive, depending on the level, experience and background of the candidate.
Workplace: ERCST offices, Brussels.
If you are interested, please send your CV and a 1-page cover letter to the attention of Andrei Marcu to ercst@ercst.org.
The European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST) is seeking a senior policy analyst to join its team in Brussels to work on EU and international climate policy, starting as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities
- Be part of the management team of ERCST;
- Manage (research) projects for ERCST’s main areas of work within the European Green Deal;
- Monitor and analyze relevant policy developments;
- Provide support to the director of the European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition;
- Maintain liaison with stakeholders such as business associations, environmental NGOs, etc.
Requirements
- 8-12 years relevant professional experience, working on climate change policy, including market approaches to climate change (e.g. the EU ETS);
- A good understanding of the EU policymaking process;
- Native-level written and spoken English – proficiency in other languages will be considered an advantage;
- Be authorized to work and live in Belgium.
Desired
- A degree in (environmental) economics, or related discipline;
- Experience working on energy policy;
- Experience in an international environment and multi-stakeholder process;
- Be well-organized and able to pay attention to detail;
- Ability to work in a demanding environment, take initiative and solve problems while under pressure;
- Ability to internalize substantial amounts of (new) materials and think laterally;
Start date: interviews start as applications are received. Work will start as soon as possible after a suitable candidate is found.
Duration: One year contract, with the aim of extending beyond this period.
Compensation: Competitive, depending on the level of experience and background of the candidate.
Workplace: ERCST offices, Brussels.
If you are interested, please send your CV, a 1 page cover letter and a writing sample (max 5 pages) to the attention of Andrei Marcu to ercst@ercst.org. Please write “Senior Policy Analyst – first name last name” in the subject line.
The European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST) is seeking a policy analyst to join its team in Brussels to work on climate policies under the European Green Deal.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively contribute to the development and implementation of ERCST’s work stream on climate policies under the European Green Deal;
- Monitor and analyze relevant policy developments;
- Lead and contribute to ERCST’s research and outreach activities, including drafting background materials, co-authoring papers and reports, as well as conceptualizing and delivering stakeholder meetings;
- Contribute to the successful delivery of projects and grants;
- Maintain liaison with stakeholders such as business associations, environmental NGOs, etc.
- Organize workshops and events related to your research activities.
Requirements
- At least 3 years, and potentially more, relevant professional experience;
- Expertise on EU climate change policy;
- A good understanding of the EU policymaking process;
- Native-level written and spoken English – proficiency in other languages will be considered an advantage;
- Be authorized to work and live in Belgium.
Desired
- A degree in (environmental) economics, or related discipline;
- Experience in an international environment and multi-stakeholder process;
- Be well-organized and able to pay attention to detail;
- Ability to work in a demanding environment, take initiative and solve problems while under pressure;
- Ability to internalize substantial amounts of (new) materials and think laterally;
Start date: interviews start as applications are received. Work will start as soon as possible after a suitable candidate is found.
Duration: One year contract, with the aim of extending beyond this period.
Compensation: Competitive, depending on the level of experience and background of the candidate.
Workplace: ERCST offices, Brussels.
If you are interested, please send your CV and a 1 page cover letter to the attention of Andrei Marcu to ercst@ercst.org. Please write “Policy Analyst – first name last name” in the subject line.
Thank you for your interest in working at ERCST!