EU Energy Intern, Gas Policy, Brussels

EU ENERGY INTERN, GAS POLICY, BRUSSELS

This position will be based in E3G’s Brussels office and will support the work of the EU energy team. The successful candidate will focus on research, advocacy and organisational tasks to support the phase-out of fossil gas consumption across Europe.  

Background 

E3G is an independent European climate change think tank with a global outlook. We are world-leading strategists on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate for all. 

We work on the frontier of the climate landscape tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate. Our goal is to translate climate politics, economics and policies into action. 

E3G is consistently ranked as one of the top-ten most influential environmental think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index. 

Role Overview 

The main tasks of this role include conducting research on energy and climate policy, such as the EU’s 2040 climate target and relevant pieces of legislation linked to fossil gas, hydrogen and the energy transition; assisting in the organisation of workshops and events; and engaging with EU energy stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct research and analysis that will support E3G’s strategy for the new EU political mandate.

• Help to inform policy briefings, reports and presentations related to EU gas policy.

• Assist in drafting and disseminating E3G policy briefings, reports and blogs specific to fossil gas in the EU.

• Monitor and analyse EU energy and climate developments, with a focus on fossil gas-related initiatives.

• Serve as an internal point of expertise on gas-related matters at the EU level, providing proactive updates and analysis to E3G colleagues and external stakeholders.

• Support the coordination of external and internal meetings and events, including the management of shared calendars, event databases, and minutes.

Experience and Skills 

The successful candidate will be a team player who brings curiosity, an eagerness to learn and who has a passion for delivering a fair and successful energy transition. Key traits include attention to detail, strong research and organisational competencies and well-developed communication skills. 

• Experience using Microsoft Office products, including Word/Excel/PowerPoint, and experience managing information (e.g. stakeholder lists, calendars, data sets). Experience with Canva, Miro, or similar software, is an asset.

• Experience drafting documents for publication and an ability to summarise complex information in a clear and accessible form.

• Familiarity with EU energy and climate legislation is desirable (e.g. Fitfor55, REPowerEU, National Energy and Climate Plans, etc.).

• Familiarity with the EU political process is desirable, including experience with political outreach and advocacy.

• Experience of organising public events is desirable.

What we offer 

• The E3G EU Energy team is excited to welcome an intern to join us as a valued and integral member of the team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your competencies and deepen your knowledge in a collaborative and expertise-rich environment. You will also contribute to developing, and implementing, E3G’s strategy to drive the EU’s energy transition towards a fair and fossil-free future.

• E3G offers a flexible working environment (2-3 days in the office).

• This is a fixed-term contract for 4 months, with a possibility to extend the contract by 2 months. The maximum length of the contract is 6 months.

• E3G is unable to provide any relocation assistance to candidates who would need to move in order to take up this position. E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the EU.

How to apply 

Please submit your application in English and include: 

• A CV of maximum two pages

• A cover letter of no more than one page outlining why you are applying for this role and when you would be able to start.

The deadline for applications is midnight on 11 August 2024. 

A first round of interviews will be conducted in the three weeks following the deadline. Whilst we very much appreciate the time you will have taken with your application, unfortunately due to the level of response we receive we will not be able to reply to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us with 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.