Strategic Perspectives | Energy Transitions Partnerships Lead

How you'll contribute

• Supporting the Executive Director and Senior Fellow in setting up a process to identify the (at first) 3-4 countries that could enter an EU energy transitions partnership,
• Leading on outreach to some relevant EU and national officials as well as relevant actors in partner countries, 
• Working closely with the Executive Director, Senior Fellow and International Relations Analyst on showing how in-country platforms can bring the relevant actors (government, civil society actors, banks, private sector, etc.) together for these partnerships, 
• Developing and overseeing the establishment of a database of existing and potential EU and national energy cooperation, supported by the International Relations Analyst. It will contribute to collect good examples of successful European cooperation and lessons learned to inform the diplomatic work of the think tank,  
• Contributing to Strategic Perspectives’s European diplomacy publications, convenings, communications work and public events as adequate.
• Any other duties to be assigned from time to time

Our ideal candidate has

• You are based in Brussels.
• Relevant work experience of at least 5 years in one of the following areas: international relations, climate finance, development cooperation, international trade, energy or climate policy,
• Good understanding of the role the EU and its Member States play at the international level as well as multilateral processes on climate and energy;
• Discretion and diplomatic skills, and the ability to work with sensitive, confidential information or high level contacts; 
• Proven ability to conduct research independently and to summarise complex processes in an appealing way, including on EU policymaking, 
• Motivated and proactive team-player with a passion for excellence,
• An impeccable work ethic, an enthusiastic personality and a sense of humour; 
• Strong time and priority management, a can-do mentality and ability to work on different topics at the same time,
• The disposition to work generously with colleagues in a high-trust global community of peers,
• A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change.

Why join us?

• Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature and work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
• 6 offline days (with no calls or meetings) per year to focus on your work
• Reduced working time on Fridays during the Dry Season (summer)
• Access to our employee assistance program to support your mental health and personal development
• Supplementary paid business closure for end-of-year holidays
•  Parental leave matched to 20 weeks for countries where regulation allows less than that
• Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world
•  A full-time position with an employment or consultant contract, subject to location, for 12 months, with possible renewal after one year. 

About
At The Meliore Foundation, our vision is for a world where facts and science help guide the public debate and inform better decision-making on vital issues facing our planet.Our aim is simple – we want to help create real and lasting change in the world. We work with global philanthropic funding partners to support strategic communications programmes which educate and encourage fact-based discourse at community, societal, commercial and policy-making levels. Across our global communities, serious challenges abound. Yet every threat is also an opportunity to create a brighter future. With innovation, connection and insight, we break down barriers and prove that positive outcomes can be achieved, differently and better.Ultimately, The Meliore Foundation strives to empower our people, instil trust with our partners and deliver impactful strategic communications. We’re here to debunk misinformation and set the record straight as we inform the public and bring people together for the greater good. The Meliore Foundation is the project host for various programmes including:The Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), an international, collaborative network of communications professionals in the field of climate, energy and nature, aims to inform and strengthen media debate and public discourse.Field Intelligence for Strategic Communications (FISC) provides insights on strategic communications gaps and needs in the climate and energy field.Strategic Perspectives is a pan-European think tank founded in 2022 that works in a collaborative way with like-minded actors to ensure effective climate action is the solution to a multitude of crises the EU is facing.