Expert Group Coordinators

Presentation of DSO Entity

DSO Entity represents over 800 electricity Distribution System Operators (DSOs) of small, medium and large size, connecting 250+ million consumers across the 27 Member States of the European Union. Our European association aims to increase efficiencies in the electricity distribution networks in the EU and to ensure close cooperation with Transmission System Operators and ENTSO-E. As such, DSO Entity will take up a key role in the development and completion of the internal electricity market. It will act as a platform of cooperation between all the electricity DSOs with the overall objective of positioning itself as an expert body tackling essential matters such as developing network codes & guidelines, promoting the optimal & coordinated planning and operation of DSO/TSO networks, and sharing of best practices on flexibility, digitalisation of the distribution systems and the integration of renewable energy sources. DSO Entity was formally established in June 2021 after being legally mandated by the revision of the Electricity Regulation (2019/943) as part of the Clean Energy Package.

What we offer

• Join a young European member-based association with a clear overriding purpose on actively uniting and facilitating DSOs to make the energy transition happen.
• A wide variety of policy areas in various expert groups (EGs): cybersecurity, distributed flexibility, data interoperability, grid digitalisation and investment planning (TYNDP).
• Be part of a small, nice and dynamic team that has the ambition to develop DSO Entity into a credible and interactive platform and key energy actor in Brussels.
• Benefit of different opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A full-time contract (possibility for a 4/5 full-time equivalent) with professional growth

Main responsibilities

• Be in charge of support to technical Expert Group(s) that develop future-proof advice on network codes and guidelines and give input on other EU regulations.
• Provide technical content, draft relevant papers/technical documents on EG-related topics and support the development of network codes and guidelines.
• Support Chair and Vice-Chairs in the organisation and management of the expert group(s).
• Prepare, attend, and monitor expert group meetings and coordinate reporting to the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate and cooperate different workstreams with relevant European institutions and organisations like EC, ACER and ENTSO-E and build relations and professional network.
• Coordinate with the regulatory team on the developments on the topic and related expert group in the wider EU framework.
• Ensure proper communication on the work of the Expert Group in coordination with the communication team.
• Represent DSO Entity’s in external events on technical topics when required.

Requirements

(to the appropriate level of your seniority):

Experience and education

• University degree (engineering, energy sector, digitalisation, economics, or public affairs).
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Technical background (or European public affairs with a solid knowledge of the functioning of the energy system, in particular the role of the System Operators).
• Proven experience in developing network codes and guidelines is a strong asset.
• Previous experiences in Brussels and understanding of EU processes and decision-making are an asset.
• Experience in a member-based organisation/association is a plus.

Personal skills

• Highly motivated, to engage in the energy transition and in a young association.
• curious, flexible, adaptable, and pioneering spirit while being able to be part of a dynamic and multicultural team.
• Able to translate complex issues in simple terms.
• Organisational and analytical skills and previous general managerial experience.
• Proficient in English. Other certified EU languages are a plus.
• Brussel-based or able to relocate in Brussels within a short period of time.