Transport and Energy Policy Officer

• Monitor developments on consumer issues in EU policies regarding car-related and housing renovation files (e.g. implementation of the EU Automotive Action Plan and European Affordable Housing Plan);
• Support the development and implementation BEUC’s advocacy work on car-related EU policies and housing renovation at EU level;
• Prepare responses to consultations, position papers and technical briefings on these issues;
• Work with BEUC members to identify consumer needs and awareness about car electrification and house renovations, focusing on concrete incentives and initiatives to support consumers in the green transition;
• Provide BEUC members with intelligence, advise them on Transport and Energy topics and facilitate knowledge sharing among BEUC membership;
• Develop and maintain contacts with EU policy makers and build coalitions with like-minded organisations;
• Represent BEUC in public events and relevant stakeholder groups;
• Duties may evolve according to the development of the team and its activities.

• A University degree in Law, Political Sciences, Energy or Transport related fields (a specialisation in transport and/or energy field would be an advantage);
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience working on mobility or energy issues at EU level (experience in both areas would be an advantage) in a similar environment (NGO, EU institution, EU trade association, law firm, consultancy, etc.);
• A demonstrable interest in making mobility and energy systems more accessible;
• Knowledge of the EU institutions and the EU legislative process is a must;
• Excellent and fluent communication and presentation skills in English. Proficient knowledge of another EU language is an asset in both written and verbal communication;
• A relationship-builder able to process information quickly to develop knowledge, including new or unfamiliar areas of work;
• A proven ability to understand, appreciate and explain complex legal and technical questions;
• A highly organised, strategic and independent professional, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously;
• An individual that shares our commitment to an inclusive and diverse team, and our culture of being open-minded, ambitious, respectful and self-aware;
• The ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds.

• A full-time 12-month contract with a competitive salary package (salary, fringe benefits, extra-legal paid leave, flexible working hours (37,5 hours per week), partial homeworking), and the potential to be renewed;
• A gross monthly salary in the indicative range of €3.811 and €4.113 gross, depending on experience;
• A multidisciplinary and multicultural working environment within an organisation dedicated to promoting consumer rights and interests and driven by professionalism and respect;
• Networking opportunities with numerous stakeholders and decision makers;
• A non-routine job implying action in several topics related to energy and mobility;
• The opportunity to deliver positive impact in an exciting international organisation with a dynamic, committed and fun team in the heart of Brussels.

• In a separate file, answers to the following questions:

• Why would you like to work at BEUC? [Briefly explain the main reasons that motivate you to work at BEUC, using maximum 250 words.]
• Why should BEUC appoint you? [Briefly explain the main reasons that motivate you to work at BEUC, using maximum 250 words.]
• What are, according to your analysis, the most important challenges consumers currently face in the car and energy sectors, and how can EU law address such challenges? [Using maximum 250 words.]

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