Director, Climate Action (GRADE AD14) European Commission

The European Commission is looking to recruit a Director, Climate Action (GRADE AD14) COM/2011/10313 to be based in Brussels, Belgium

With around 60 staff and a budget of €10 million, the Mainstreaming Adaptation and Low Carbon Technology Directorate has the vital mission of developing and implementing policies in the areas of energy, transport, industrial gases and climate change mitigation. Central to the attainment of Europe’s 2020 strategy, you will provide overall vision and clear guidance in several new policy fields whilst liaising closely with the United Nations.

In particular, you will focus on mitigation and adaptation strategies (especially for ground transport), generate innovative instruments for technology demonstration and, within the European Commission, build close functional relationships with the Directorates-General for Energy, Mobility and Transport, Enterprise and Industry, Research and Innovation, and Regional Policy.

Naturally, you will bring deep understanding of the low carbon and sustainability agenda, coupled with awareness of the broader picture relating to economic growth, innovation and competitiveness. Your high-level experience in relevant roles will have given you thorough knowledge of multilateral environmental agreements and legislation, and you will ideally bring an interest in macroeconomics and cost-benefit analysis. Above all, you are capable of drafting clear and coherent policy, implementing market-based instruments and enforcing evolving laws.

A full job description with the detailed eligibility and selection criteria as well as application details can be found in Official Journal C185A of 25 June 2011 or on the EUROPA website:

http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/human-resources/working_senior_mgt_en.htm

If you want to apply, you must register via the Internet by going to the website: https://ec.europa.eu/dgs/human-resources/seniormanagementvacancies/CV_Encadext

The closing date for applications is 22 July 2011. Online registration will not be possible after 12.00 noon Brussels time.