ECOS is hiring – Climate and Energy Assistant
The Climate and Energy Assistant will support the work of the Climate and Energy team in the ECOS Secretariat.
Deadline: 3 April 2022
Your main tasks will be to:
- Assist programme managers in day-to-day tasks that relate to the inclusion of environmental aspects in policy and standards, in support of ECOS’ Climate and Energy work.
- Research, analyse and report on policy and standardisation developments related to:
- Ecodesign and energy labelling particularly with a focus on gas fired appliances
- Hydrogen, and wider energy-related policies such as the Hydrogen and Gas Decarbonisation Package, Energy Efficiency Directive and the Renewable Energy Directive
- Horizontal EU product policy, including the revision of the Ecodesign Directive, the Sustainable Product Initiative, and Right to Repair
- Carbon accounting in energy intensive industries and carbon neutrality claims
- Assist programme managers in the development of communication material, including blog posts and articles
- Support the programme managers in the organisation of meetings and events
- Assist with fundraising, reporting and other administrative task
Skills and experience required:
- University degree in environmental sciences, engineering, or a degree in political science with a focus on European affairs.
- Good understanding of EU policy-making process
- Commitment to the values, vision and mission of environmental NGOs
- Strong analytical skills & ability to present technical information in simple terms
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent writing, communication, networking skills
- Professional fluency in oral and written English, other languages are an asset
What we offer:
- 6 months internship Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (monthly allowance €1000)
- Public transport reimbursement and meal vouchers
- A dynamic international working environment
- Being part of a dedicated team whose common goal it is to protect the environment
How to apply:
Applicants should send a CV and cover letter in English by no later than 3 April 2022 to: info@ecostandard.org, with the subject line “INTERN-CLIMATE-ENERGY: your name”. The first round of interviews will take place shortly after the application deadline. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
