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Job Title: Manager, EU Energy Transition
Contract: 2 year contract
Location: Brussels, Belgium (hybrid)
Hours: Full Time
Application Deadline: October 9th, 2022 - Early applications are strongly encouraged and will be processed upon receipt.
First Round Interviews: Week of October 17th, 2022
Application Format: Please submit your CV (max 2 pages) and a Cover Letter (max 1 page)
Environmental Defense Fund Europe (EDFE) is an affiliate of Environmental Defense Fund, a leading international non-profit organisation that creates transformative solutions to the most serious environmental problems. With programs from Boston to Beijing, globally Environmental Defense Fund has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, economics, market-based approaches, and innovative private-sector partnerships. This position is part of our growing presence in Europe.
By focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches, we tackle urgent threats with practical solutions. We are one of the world’s largest environmental organisations, with more than two million members and a staff of approximately 850 scientists, economists, policy experts, and other professionals around the world. We operate in 30 geographies with unique projects running across four programs. You will be part of a vibrant workplace where innovation and results are a way of life.
Overall Function
Methane emissions finally got attention when the science conclusively showed the importance of reducing methane emission urgently to maintain the goal of the Paris Agreement. At COP26 the EU and US launched the Global Methane Pledge, and in December 2021 the European Commission proposed legislation to address methane emissions in the energy sector.
Our EU energy methane campaign focuses on getting the draft legislation improved and approved. We do that through working with many European stakeholder such as NGOs, think-tanks, business and government officials, including from the European Institutions and in selected member states.
Under the direction of the Senior Director, EU Energy Transition, you will play a critical role in the execution of EDFE’s methane regulatory campaign in the EU, ensuring programme goals are achieved on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Eligibility
We support hybrid flexible working. You must have the right to live and work in the EU when applying.
We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.
The pay range for this role is shown below.
Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.
EUR €62,000.00/Yr.
EUR €67,000.00/Yr.
Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.