Public Affairs Analyst - Environment & Planning

EWEA - European Wind Energy Association

Brussels, Belgium

As soon as possible

EWEA, the European Wind Energy Association is the voice of the wind industry - actively promoting the utilization of wind power on behalf of member organizations in Europe and worldwide. Our resources are focused on lobbying and policy activities as well as global and national events and responding to enquiries from our members. www.ewea.org

EWEA is seeking a Public Affairs Analyst to be responsible for delivering internal analyses and external studies on environment and planning in the wind energy sector.

Main Responsibilities:

Advocacy: 
In coordination with the Deputy Director of Public Affairs:

• Develop, strengthen and broaden an extensive advocacy network across the EU institutions, national authorities, international organisations and other stakeholders relevant to his/her area of expertise; 
• Lead and coordinate the work related to his/her area of expertise in the Public Affairs Division; 
• Formulate policy recommendations for decision makers in order to improve political and legal frameworks for wind energy, especially at EU-level; 
• Write policy positions papers, reports, presentations and general materials related to his/her specific areas of expertise; 
• Participate in external events and perform presentations to promote and disseminate EWEA's messages to external audiences; 
• Participate and actively contribute to EWEA events; 
• Answer external stakeholders queries related to his/her area of expertise, policies and other wind energy related topics or EWEA work.

Business Intelligence: 

• Collect technical information on his/her area of expertise in order to develop consistent an irrefutable arguments aimed at implementing effectively EWEA strategy; 
• Develop EWEA Business Intelligence products and services on his/her area of expertise and contribute and improve other products and services; 
• Work in close collaboration with external technical experts, and in case of contracted services, strictly follow the contract implementation under supervision of the Director of Public Affairs.

Membership

• Coordinate the technical content information of one or more EWEA Working Groups, Task Forces or ad-hoc networks; 
• Advise EWEA members on relevant decisions and industry developments at national and EU level; 
• Develop, coordinate and execute membership services in line with EWEA objectives and strategy.

Project Management

• Initiate and coordinate the content of EWEA projects in collaboration with the project manager; 
• Lead the content contribution to EWEA projects.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Master in energy/environment/science.

Experience:

Between 3 years to 7 years of relevant work experience in collecting, analysing data and providing recommendations in a European context, preferably around renewable energy.

Personal skills:

• Strong technical knowledge on energy and renewables policies; 
• Proven analytical and numerical skills; 
• Ability to understand technical environment and societal issues related to wind energy; 
• Sound understanding of EU and national energy legislation; 
• Sound knowledge of the EU institutions and decision-making processes;
• Computer literate (MS Office, Outlook, website management, internet search engines);
• Additional software and modelling tools are an asset;
• Inspiring, role model attributes;
• Proven ability to manage complex organisational and political relationships; 
• Ability to engage with high level parties;
• Self-confidence;
• Problem solving attitude; 
• Strong ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines; 
• Good time management and ability to prioritize; 
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills; 
• Convincing supporter of renewable energy; 
• Thrives in a multicultural and international environment; 
• Ability to work as a team player as well as independently.

Languages:

English (fluent written and verbal) is mandatory.
Other languages are an asset to deal with external technical experts, subcontractors and members.

Offer:

• Competitive remuneration package;
• Challenging, international and enthusiastic environment.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter by 17 August 2015 to jobs@ewea.org with reference code:EWEA/2015/14

Note: only short-listed candidates will be contacted 3 weeks post-deadline