Researcher/Policy Analyst - Energy and Climate Change

Responsibilities: The successful applicant will manage the energy and climate change portfolio.

The main responsibilities of this position include: 

• Tracking policy actions and proposals in energy and climate change policy at EU and  international level
• Organising a programme of sponsored keynote addresses, seminars and workshops with high-level policy makers and thought leaders as part of the IIEA's events   programme
• Providing weekly briefing notes on developments in the policy area and contributing to publications/writing policy papers
• Tracking all developments in the area by collating and analysing information from various sources
• Liaising with the chairs and members of the IIEA Energy and Climate Change working group chairs and minuting meetings

 
Requirements:

• 1st class or high 2.1 post-graduate degree in European Affairs, a related field International Relations, the Political Economy or Law.
• Strong interest in energy and climate issues and policy as well as European Affairs
• Work experience in a related field preferable - 2 years +
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency
• Ability to multitask and strong organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with high-level dignitaries
• Editing and proofing skills

Application details:

The position, which is envisaged as a three-year post, will be reviewed after the initial period of one year and there is a standard three months probationary period.  Please state your availability in your cover letter.  

Applications will be processed upon receipt. The initial deadline for applications is Friday 5 August 2016 but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to successful applicants.  If short-listed, applicants should expect to be invited to an interview at the IIEA. Interviews will commence on the week of 8th of August 2016

Salary is negotiable depending on experience.