Policy Officer

About Ocean Energy Europe

Ocean Energy Europe is an established membership organisation set up to represent the sector at European level. It acts as a hub for ocean energy information & networking and works closely with the Commission, Parliament and Member States to promote the development of ocean energy.

OEE boasts a diverse team of EU renewable energy experts; creative, innovative, and dedicated to providing the ocean energy sector with the best possible visibility and support. The Association has the support from most of the sector’s CEOs, reaches the highest political levels in advocacy and organises the largest EU conference and exhibition on ocean energy.

The Position

We are at a critical time for wave & tidal energy. The drive to Net Zero and the importance of greater energy independence creates a huge need for diverse sources of renewable energy. The European Commission recognises this and has set ambitious deployment targets for ocean energy by 2027 and 2030. Furthermore, growing public support for the sector is driving new projects and the industrialisation of the sector.

Scaling up an industry requires funding and supportive policies, and OEE is committed to delivering this for Europe’s ocean energy sector.

We are looking for an enthusiastic & experienced Policy Officer to join us on this mission! S/he will work alongside 8 colleagues committed to push for the best possible framework to develop ocean energy at EU and national level. We are looking for a like-minded individual, committed to help make the energy transition happen.

Responsibilities

• Policy Advocacy on relevant files e.g. 2040 targets, RED IV, NECPs, ETS, European Funding programmes:

  • Write policy documents – position papers, info briefings...;

  • Build good relations and work collaboratively with European decision-makers in the Commission & Parliament, and with national decision-makers in key countries;

  • Build good relations and work collaboratively with industry stakeholders – technology & project developers, academics, supply chain actors, regional authorities;

  • Support coalition efforts with renewables, energy and cleantech associations;

  • Contribute to shaping advocacy strategy and industry positions.

• Policy Analysis:

  • Consult sector stakeholders and extract useful data, analysis and perspectives.

• Inform OEE Members – e.g. events & briefings on key funding & policy developments;

• Represent the association at events and meetings to a professional standard, including public speaking;

• Organise and shape the programme for meetings, events and webinars;

• Work with the OEE Communications & Events team to strengthen the sector’s profile;

• Assist with any OEE matters where relevant – e.g. membership recruitment, conference organisation, project applications.

S/he will be a part of Ocean Energy Europe’s policy team and report to the Policy Director.

How to apply – by Friday 17 April COB

Send CV and motivation letter addressed to Valentin Dupont at v.dupont@oceanenergy.eu – CVs in “Europass” format or other institutional templates will not be considered.

Start date: As soon as possible

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Minimum 4 years of experience in relevant field(s);

• Mandatory: University degree in relevant field (political sciences/economy/environment…);

• Mandatory: Excellent oral and written English (proven);

• Mandatory: Proven experience with policy formation;

• Asset: Deep understanding of the Energy/Renewables sectors at EU and global levels;

• Asset: Speaker-level in other languages, particularly French, Spanish or Portuguese;

• Asset: Experience in Horizon 2020/Europe, Interreg, LIFE and other funding programmes.

Profile

• Personable: can quickly establish good relationships; a team-player, sharing and caring;

• Precise: can write clearly, concisely & convincingly;

• Motivated: enthusiastic about the ocean energy sector and renewable energies; keen to understand the industry’s technological, commercial and financial needs;

• Flexible: available to travel when required;

• Creative: can spot opportunities to help the sector develop.

We assume all candidates will be able to prioritise, work under pressure, on budget and to tight deadlines, have an eye for detail, etc…

Conditions

• €42k-€52k Gross salary depending on experience, plus benefits package under Belgian law;

• Unlimited full-time contract;

• Based in Brussels at OEE offices with partial remote working possibility.