Policy Officer

Core responsibilities:

• Support advocacy work in Brussels with EU institutions and stakeholders by drafting positions and staying on top of relevant news
• Contribute to wider organizational work including supporting funding proposals, developing campaign strategy, and providing policy input into communications
• Work on aviation and shipping decarbonization as part of the SASHA Coalition to show ambitious climate action and business can be complementary
• Participate in internal committees and help build ambitious coalitions to fight climate change

This role creates positive change by helping to identify and unlock opportunities to tackle climate change through policy advocacy, building coalitions, and supporting climate vulnerable countries in international negotiations, with a current focus on decarbonizing aviation and shipping sectors.

Required skills and experience:

• Strong political awareness in the EU context and understanding of EU decision-making and governance processes
• Strong understanding of EU transport, energy, and climate policy, with expertise in one of Opportunity Green's core workstreams
• Highly competent at policy analysis and performing desk-based research, able to lead independent projects with minimal supervision
• Confident written and oral communicator who can adapt complex ideas for different audiences
• Ability to grasp novel and complex technical information quickly and communicate it to others
• Experience building relationships with diverse stakeholders including civil society, diplomats, and civil servants

Compensation and benefits:

• Annual salary of €48,000
• 4-day work week (28 hours, Monday-Thursday)
• 8% employer-contributed group pension plan
• 20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year's
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for both parents
• Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility
• Professional development budget and opportunities