Position description

E3G is looking for an interim Programme Leader to head its programme for EU politics and governance. The role will be central to delivering E3G’s strategy and building our engagement at EU-level during a pivotal year. The cover will be for 12 months.

Who we are

E3G is the world lead strategist 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.

Role Overview

Building a climate safe world requires aligning different forces in society to create the laws and institutions necessary to drive change. The E3G’s EU Politics and Governance Programme aims to protect the political foundations for advancing and delivering a socially fair transition over the next five years.

 2024 will mark the change of European leadership and the start of a new political agenda for the EU in a fraught political context, whilst facing a challenging implementation phase and an uphill battle for higher ambition. EU climate action is no longer the sole focus of climate or energy ministries and is increasingly driven by frequent discussions at the highest political level, requiring a stronger political focus. Strong governance structure can help to reinforce political and public buy-in, but to be effective stronger links across climate, social and economic frameworks must be drawn.

In 2024, E3G’s EU Politics and Governance Programme will work to secure the foundations for continued climate action in the next EU political cycle and establish implementation as a success story at the beginning of the new EU mandate.  

The Challenge

E3G is looking for an individual with a deep understanding of EU politics and policies to play a key role in shaping and delivering our political strategy and engagement process, working closely with E3G’s other programmes to deliver transformational outcomes. The interim programme lead will directly report to the Brussels Director and lead a team of 4.

The candidate’s main focus will be to:

• Deliver a coordinated strategy across multiple grants;
• Oversee the team and grants delivery;
• Drive E3G’s engagement with the newly appointed European leadership;
• Develop effective strategies to influence EU politics and policies, with a particular focus on highly political and “cross-sectoral” debates and processes.

Profile and requirements

• You have established professional experience with progressive levels of responsibilities as well as strong leadership and management skills;
• You have demonstrable influencing skills, strong strategic and political understanding, and a track record of significant achievements in EU policy;
• You have an established network with politicians, policy-makers, and civil society in Brussels or other European capitals;
• You have very strong written communication skills, impeccable English and the ability to adapt your style (written and verbal) to any audience from technical experts, politicians or the wider public. The ability to communicate in multiple EU languages would be an advantage;
• You have excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience of convening and chairing discussions, engaging with high-level policy stakeholders;
• You will be known for the enthusiasm and energy you bring to those around you, and the way you support people with your expertise on politics and the green transition;
• Experience in programme management, internal change processes, fundraising and managing funders relationships is a plus;
• You have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (required) and post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline (desirable).

What We Offer

• 1-year fixed-term contract with the potential for permanent employment;
• Work-life balance. Enjoy a 35-hour workweek with a hybrid work model (teleworking up to 3 days per week on average) flexitime;
• 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;
• Lunch and Eco vouchers;
• Hospitalization and travel insurance;
• A gross monthly salary up to €5388 in Brussels 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, industry decarbonation, finance, foreign policy, and more.

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