This is to inform you that the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament is looking for a full-time Policy adviser in the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), fixed-term contractual agent contract, function group III, for six months as a maternity cover (starting date: as soon as possible).
Starting date: as soon as possible
Tasks to be performed:
Advising the group's MEPs in the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), especially on energy policies; taking part in the preparation of parliamentary work, in particular in the fields of industrial policy and Research & Innovation policy;
Preparing MEPs for Committee and coordinators’ meetings, including draft reports, briefings, resolutions, amendments and voting lists; attending to committee meetings, assuring close contact to EP ITRE secretariat; participating in committee missions when relevant and advising MEPs at the reporting stage;
Taking part in the work of the Group in the fields related to the ITRE committee; prepare dossiers for Group meetings, briefings, resolutions, amendments and voting lists for the plenary sessions;
Participating in the Greens/EFA Ecological Transition Cluster, WG ITRE and, when relevant in other internal working groups;
Negotiating and discussing on behalf of the Group with stakeholders, relevant NGOs and representatives of other political groups in the Parliament;
Liaising and negotiating with Commission and Council officials, preparation and following up of conciliation and Trilogue meetings in the fields of competence;
Contributing content to the Group’s campaigning and media work in relation to the fields of competence;
Qualifications and experience required:
have a very good knowledge of EU policies in the fields of energy; previous experience related to and/or specific knowledge of EU renewable energy policies and energy transition policies are an asset;
have strong knowledge of the institutional structure of the European Union and its activities as well as of the functioning of the European Parliament;
have very good writing and organisation skills;
have strong analytical and negotiations skills;
have an excellent standard of English and be fluent in at least one other EU language;
have working experience in line with the function of at least 3 years, more years of experience considered an asset.
experience in a political environment and a multicultural surrounding; knowledge of the Greens/EFA political positions, in particular in relation to the fields of competence;
Under article 82 (3) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants (CEOS) of the European Communities, candidates must:
be citizen of an EU Member State; unless an exception is authorised by the authority referred to article 6 (1);
enjoy full rights as citizen;
have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws concerning military service;
meet the character requirements for the duties involved.
The Greens/EFA group is an equal opportunity employer. We promote diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. In case of equal appreciation on competence and suitability for the position, preference will be given to female applicants.
In case of interest in this position, send a motivation letter with your CV by e-mail only to the Greens/EFA HR department (Greens.HR@ep.europa.eu) before the 7th of July end of business (7PM Brussels time).