EU Policy Officer

EU Policy Officer

Reporting to the IETA EU Policy Director and based at its Brussels office, this position (offers you the opportunity to contribute to a highly respected and impactful multi-sector member organisation.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Track relevant EU climate policy and carbon market developments, with a particular focus on the EU ETS and EU CBAM.
• Monitor developments that may have an impact on the functioning ofEU’scarbon market.
• Provideregular briefingsand policy updates to IETA members.
• In collaboration with IETA’s membership, develop policy positions and advocacy initiatives.
• This role has an international dimension. You will collaborate, support and work with other IETA WG’s and Geo locations.
• Engage in dialoguewith policy makers in Brusselsand national capitals.
• Organiseandfacilitate IETA’s EU WorkingGroupvirtual and in-person meetings.
• Build andmaintainrelationshipswith relevant stakeholders.
• Help build Membership pipeline.
• Represent IETA in conferences and meetings.
• Attend and report on debates, conferences,seminarsand hearings.
• Help identify and build potential new Members.
• Help toorganiserelevant IETA events, both virtual and in-person, in Brussels and other EU capitals.
• Respond to queries and requests from IETA Members.
• Collaborate with other IETA team memberson research, analysis, communications, businessnetworkingand stakeholder consultations, particularly where EU policy and market matters are being considered.
• CommunicateIETA’s viewsacross relevant EU institutions.

Competences and Experience Required:

• A comprehensive understanding of EU climate policy and carbon market frameworks, and overall EU political landscape.
• Strong knowledge of EU institutions and EU legislativeprocess.
• Preferably an established network in Brussels.
• Ability to write clearly for different audiences and speak at external events.
• Excellent policy analysis.
• Preferably previous experience in industry/membership associations
• Ability to work flexibly and withhigh levelsof autonomy, as part of a small team.
• Excellent spoken and written English. Knowledge of other EU languages (German, French) is an advantage.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Quick starter.

Preferred but not essential:

• Experience working for a Not-for-ProfitOrganisation.
• Knowledge of energy/emissions trading markets.

Place of Work:

The IETA Brussels Office and frequent meetings throughout Brussels city. Occasional travel to major European cities,and further afield when necessary. Other locations can be considered provided a reasonable train access to Brussel. Work from your home office when practical.

Reporting to:

• EU Policy Director

Package and location:

• Package will becommensuratewith experience.
• Benefits include25 daysholiday

Why you should apply:

This is an opportunity to contribute to a highly respected and impactful multi-sector member organisation, working to support global climate change action and cooperation. You will work with likeminded individuals, whooperatewithin a friendly and energetic work environment.

About IETA:

The International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) is a non-profit business organisation created in June 1999 toestablisha functional international framework for trading in greenhouse gas emission reductions. Our membership includes leading international companies from across the carbon trading cycle. IETA membersseekto develop an emissions trading regime that results in real and verifiable greenhouse gas emission reductions, while balancing economic efficiency with environmental integrity and social equity. More info:www.ieta.org.