Policy Assistant Waste-to-energy

il y a 3 semaines


Brussels, Belgique ESWET Temps plein

**Policy Assistant - Waste-to-Energy**

Location: Brussels
Hours: Full time
Starting date: 06.03.2023

**About CLERENS**
CLERENS is a leading public affairs and communications consultancy based in Brussels, specialised in advocacy, political and regulatory risk assessment, public funding and strategic communications.
CLERENS consultants have an in-depth expertise in energy, environment, climate and mobility.

**Position **summary**
With 35 members which are all suppliers of the components of Waste-to-Energy plants and are active building and maintaining Waste-to-Energy plants in Europe and throughout the world, ESWET aims to raise awareness of the positive implications of Waste-to-Energy in terms of sustainable waste management, clean and reliable energy, and protection of the environment.
This internship in the policy team offers a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience in European Union (EU) affairs, energy, and environment issues. Besides learning about Waste-to-Energy and the energy sector, the trainee will gain insight into association management and will have the chance to work in a dynamic and international team.
Main Duties:
As a full-time trainee within ESWET, your main responsibilities will include:

- Conducting comparative research on EU and Member State policies and regulation in the energy sector;
- Monitoring the latest European news/activities related to EU energy, research and innovation (R&I), climate change, and environment policies;
- Supporting the policy team in the drafting of position papers, press releases, and presentations;
- Preparing for and participating in conferences, workshops, and networking events gathering key EU policymakers and stakeholders;
- Assisting with internal committee meetings and teleconferences; supporting the organisation, of Task Forces and Working Groups;
- Supporting the ESWET team in its day-to-day operations;
- Performing various administrative tasks

Requirements and competencies:

- University or advanced degree;
- Interest in environment and energy issues;
- Fluency in English is a prerequisite, any additional EU languages are an asset;
- General knowledge of the EU institutions;
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Web Content Management Systems;
- Ability to take initiatives and organise your work autonomously;
- Positive attitude, flexible, team player, sense of humour;
- Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills;
- Ability to learn fast and work on a wide range of issues.

**Our **Offer**
- A challenging, multi-faceted role with room to grow and take on additional responsibilities;
- We offer a remunerated traineeship in a stimulating and dynamic international environment for a period of 6 months for a rate of 977,50 € per month;
- 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home (in Belgium).

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