Technical and Project Officer

**Job Category**:
**Engineering**

**Job Experience**:
**3 to 5 years**

**Job Location**:
**Brussels**

**Expiration Date**:
**Tue, 03/18/2025**

The **European Biogas Association (EBA)** is a member-led organisation representing the entire biogas value chain across Europe. With over 300 members in 35 countries, we are a growing and influential voice in the renewable energy sector. Our mission is to support the scale-up of biogases by engaging with policymakers in Europe and emerging markets to reduce barriers and unlock the sector’s full potential.

**We are seeking to recruit a Technical and Project officer to expand EBA’s knowledge and data on the gasification technology.**

**Your role**

As part of EBA’s Technical Department, you will contribute to the implementation of EBA’s technical strategy. Your main objective will be to further develop and increase EBA’s knowledge and database on gasification and gasification projects. You will bring new ideas to the table to deliver insightful publications. You will:

- Lead on
- Research, data collection and knowledge acquisition in the field of gasification. This includes in-depth analysis of technologies, and challenges to upscale biomethane production from gasification.
- Mapping of all pilot and commercial gasification plants in the EU, including current production and potential.
- Exploration of synergies with co-products of gasification including biochar utilization.
- Data collection and development of updates to the European Biomethane Map
- Contribute to the development of EU project proposals in relation to gasification.
- Strong involvement in the development of key publications, such as the EBA statistical report.
- Strong interaction with EBA members and collaboration with key stakeholders for technical knowledge exchange.
- Support to EBA’s policy and communication activities.
- Representation of the EBA at scientific conferences, international workshops, and exhibitions.

**Your profile**
- University graduate in a related field of environmental sciences, agriculture, natural sciences, engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of working experience.
- Knowledge of renewable energies and particularly renewable gases.
- Enthusiasm for renewable energies and environmental protection.
- Excellent command of English. Any other language is a definite plus.
- Required skill set: analytical skills, numerical reasoning, logical thinking, eye for detail.
- Multitasker, quick-learner and ready to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player, proactive, self-starter.
- Willingness to travel within Europe.

**What would we consider a plus?**
- Experience in the Horizon 2020 and/or Horizon Europe program.
- Experience with databases software and data visualization tools
- Basic knowledge on EU legislation on renewable energies.
- Experience in conducting techno-economic evaluations of energy projects, including cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment

**We offer**
The position provides the opportunity to work within an exciting and growing industry which can play an important role in the energy transition and the development of a circular bioeconomy. You will be able to work on a variety of topics related to the renewable gas sector and built a network of researchers, industry representatives and policy makers across Europe. You will profit from collaborations with key stakeholders involved in the sector, high-level European experts and policy makers.

The EBA offers a flexible job (2 days per week home working) within a growing and dedicated team all set in a dynamic and international environment. We offer a competitive compensation package, commensurate with your experience and an initial 1-year contract with possibility for a long-term extension. The position is based in Avenue des Nerviens 85, 1040 Brussel, Belgium.

**How to apply?**

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Please consider that only the selected CVs will be notified for further process and interview.

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