Policy Officer

il y a 2 semaines


Brussels, Belgique Climate-KIC Temps plein

**Job Title**: Policy Officer
**Team**:EU Policy Team

**Contract**: Fixed-term contract

**Level**:Intermediate
Please refer to our Capability Framework
**Location**: Belgium, Netherlands

**ABOUT US**

At Climate-KIC, we are wholeheartedly committed to building a diverse and representative team and an inclusive workplace that values different life experiences and perspectives, and we encourage personal development, learning and growth.

Don’t let Imposter Syndrome stop you from applying

Climate-KIC (Knowledge and Innovation Community) is Europe’s foremost climate innovation initiative, entrusted by the European Commission to catalyse transformation through innovation. Headquartered in Amsterdam, with circa 160 people distributed all over the EU, Climate-KIC leads and orchestrates innovation with a community of more than 400. Together we conduct activities in 39 countries. We partner with cities, regions, governments and communities with the highest climate action ambition; providing the framework and expert support to holistically manage the complexity of climate change and deliver accelerated climate action.

Climate-KIC operates as a not-for-profit platform working through public-private partnership, wielding both public and private funding. We consist of 3 Legal entities: a Dutch BV Holding company (for profit) with 14 branches in European jurisdictions, providing grant management, innovation orchestration services, and impact investment advisory owned by a Dutch-based foundation with charity status - Climate-KIC International Foundation. Historically, we have been funded by our founder and core funder, the European Institute for Innovation and Technology (EIT), but we are currently transitioning to a multi-funder model.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

We are seeking a Policy Officer help to integrate Climate-KIC into the EU innovation landscape, contributing to EU policies that help shape the approach to transformative climate action. In this pivotal role, you will monitor, analyse, and influence EU policies. You will foster collaborations with key stakeholders, ensuring that Climate-KIC remains at the forefront of shaping impactful climate initiatives across Europe. You will also contribute to diversifying our funding base and help to amplify

our relevance by engaging with policy makers.

**Responsibilities**:

- Outreach and policy advocacy regarding EU innovation and climate, environmental, social and economic policy issues.
- Navigating EU institutions and maintaining and developing relationships with EU policy stakeholders and decision makers.
- Developing and implementing advocacy strategies to stay relevant to EU decision-making processes in line with the organisation’s objectives.
- Analysing and communicating on key EU policy developments of relevance to our strategy internally and for external stakeholders.
- Drafting position papers, policy briefs, and consultation responses to communicate the organisation’s priorities effectively.
- Represent the organisation at meetings, conferences, and events.
- Anticipating needs and managing multiple tasks simultaneously, including helping to design

and deliver EU Affairs strategy, while also managing reporting and budget requirements.
- Anticipating needs and managing multiple tasks simultaneously, including dedicated communications activities (e.g. guiding social media interaction, drafting thought leadership articles.)

**Key Working Relationships**
- Policy & EU Affairs Orchestrator
- Climate-KIC Hub Lead
- Strategic Partnerships team
- Leadership Team
- Delivery teams
- Multi-stakeholder engagement across the organisation
- EU bodies, national and regional governments, philanthropies and private funders, corporate

partners

**ABOUT YOU**

To be successful in this role, you will be a motivated professional with a strong background in EU climate and environmental issues and a deep commitment to addressing the intertwined crisis. You excel in building partnerships, navigating complex multi-topical landscapes and systems, and driving impactful advocacy initiatives. You will help teams across the entire organisation engage with policy issues of relevance to the delivery of Transformation with Urgency while also helping them to shape future EU policies and documents and navigate their way through the EU policy landscape.

**Qualifications**
- University degree or comparable education in relevant field, such as political science, public policy, climate and environment, sustainability, international relations, law, economics, or a related field.
- Knowledge of EU institutions, decision-making processes, and sustainability-related policies. Knowledge of digital and global aspects will be an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, a professional and diplomatic manner. Entrepreneurial ‘spirit’ can be an additional plus.
- Structured way of working, strong attention to detail, and high degree of self-organisation and personal responsibility
- Excellent analytical


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