Policy Officer - International Shipping and Aviation Transport & Environment

Transport & Environment

Brussels, Belgium

Job Details

Transport & Environment, Europe's principal environmental organisation working on transport issues, is currently seeking a highly motivated addition to the team working on international aviation and shipping (bunker) emissions. The position requires strategic thinking, ability to influence at high level in an international setting, political-savvy, highly-developed networking, advocacy and communications skills combined with the ability to understand complex economic, business, technical, scientific and political issues. Knowledge of international shipping practices and related environmental issues is a plus.

We offer the chance to help shape policies with huge implications for people and the environment in Europe and across the globe as well as a competitive salary and package of benefits.

Candidates should be able to show that they have the ability to:

• develop and run multi-year campaigns from scratch and with limited supervision;
• research complex policy issues and commission studies and reports;
• understand the impacts of environmental issues on society, business and the economy;
• advocate T&E’s position to policy makers, the media, and our international network;
• build up a network of NGO, academic, industry and government contacts;
• work across two or more policy areas, giving support to colleagues wherever necessary.

And should meet the following criteria:

• highly motivated, with a minimum of three years relevant professional experience;
• proven ability and professional experience of working with technical, economic, industrial and political issues;
• confidence to think and act with initiative, to engage and influence policymakers, industry representatives and other stakeholders at the highest level;
• excellent communication and presentation skills;
• fluent written and spoken English; Must speak at least one other EU language fluently;
• excellent interpersonal and team-working skills, flexibility, and reliability;
• willingness to travel.

This is a full-time position based in Brussels, and subject to a six-month probation period.

To apply, please complete the application form and send with a copy of your CV to vacancy@transportenvironment.org.

Closing date for applications: 20 January 2012. Expected start date: as soon as possible.