Environmental Defense Fund is hiring a
Put your passion and skills to work for the planet. Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and we need people like you to help us build a vital Earth — for everyone.
We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 1,000 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.
Our culture, values and commitment to diversity make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us?
Location: Brussels
Term: 2-year fixed-term contract with opportunity for extension
Application Deadline: November 19, 2023 - Please submit your CV and Cover Letter (max. one-page). Early applications are encouraged.
The role
In this position you will have a central role in expanding our work on energy transition in the EU. You will lead on advocacy to help move forward specific aspects of the EU agenda in particular on methane and hydrogen.
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.
The spotlight on methane, and its impact as a fast-acting greenhouse gas, continues to grow. Since the joint announcement of the Global Methane Pledge by the EU and the U.S. in 2021, more than 150 countries — responsible for half of global emissions and two thirds of the global economy — have endorsed the pledge to reduce global methane emissions at least 30 percent from 2020 levels by 2030.
EDF Europe works with partners to put forward pragmatic, science-based solutions that will meet Europe’s energy needs while reducing methane emissions.
Investors are spending hundreds of billions of dollars to develop “clean” or “green” hydrogen as an alternative fuel, because it emits no carbon dioxide when burned or used in a fuel cell. The EU alone is projected to produce 10 million tonnes of green hydrogen and import another 10 million tonnes by 2030.
However, research from EDF shows that transitioning to hydrogen would not be a panacea; it could either help or hurt the climate depending on how it is produced, managed and used. Hydrogen, because it is a very small molecule, has the potential to leak into the atmosphere where it acts as an indirect greenhouse gas by increasing the climate effects of other greenhouse gases. The likelihood of hydrogen leaking into the atmosphere, and the impact of these emissions, must be taken into consideration when making decisions about where and how best to deploy hydrogen.
EDF Europe is providing scientific and technical support to help policy makers and stakeholders understand how to avoid dangerous pitfalls and reap hydrogen’s potential climate benefits. These decisions will shape the energy system for decades to come.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Eligibility
This role is based in Brussels, Belgium. We support hybrid working. You must have the right to live and work in Belgium 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 €70,000.00/Yr.
EUR €80,000.00/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.