Head of EU affairs (replacement for maternity leave)

EHPA is looking for an experienced Head of EU Affairs to cover a maternity leave from July to December 2021. Ideally the person would start in June to allow for a proper handover. There is possibility for extension.

The Head of the EU affairs manages the EHPA Policy team. He/She coordinates EHPA’s policy work under the supervision of EHPA’s Secretary General, Advocacy and Communications committee (ADCO) and Board. We are looking for a strategic minded person who will lead advocacy campaigns and have an impact on EU policies.

Responsibilities:

Strategy

• creating, reshaping and proposing EHPA policy priorities according to EHPA’s Vision and Mission to the ADCO and the Board and implement them
• creating, reshaping and proposing updates on EHPA policy action program according to EHPA’s Work program to the ADCO and implement them

Policy

• monitoring regulatory and political developments of relevance to the heat pump industry in Europe (reading material, attending meetings and events)
• preparing EHPA’s positions and EHPA’s contributions to joint positions to be adopted by the relevant EHPA committees and task forces, as well as drafting amendments to legal texts
• preparing policy messages and contents to EHPA events, publications, letters and campaigns (in collaboration with EHPA’s Communication experts)
• building, strengthening and maintaining relevant connections with policy-makers (especially, with MEP’s assistants, national energy attachés and EC officials) and other stakeholders
• proactively representing EHPA at meetings and events relevant for EHPA policy work organised by policy-makers, EHPA Members or other stakeholders

Communication

• coordinating updates of the policy part of the website and market report, providing internal news covering relevant policy developments to EHPA members and staff and for the weekly wrap-up
• structuring all relevant policy documents and make them available for the members

Committees

• coordinating the work of the Advocacy and communications committee under the supervision of ADCO’s chair
• coordinating and/or contribute to EHPA policy task forces and EHPA’s policy chats
• contributing to EHPA Board and Committee meetings

Management

• Coordinating the work of the policy team
• Attend monthly management meetings
• Coordinating and reporting on the budget of the Policy Team
• Support onboarding of new employees in the Policy Team

Profile:

• In depth expertise of EU affairs (EU law and/or political studies)
• Excellent writing and authoring skills including for legal texts
• Proficiency in English, another language is a plus
• Good knowledge of energy sector, sustainable development
• Expertise in identification of common interests among diverse stakeholders
• Public speaking
• Meeting facilitation (negotiation, crisis management, coordination)
• Excellent knowledge of drafting position papers
• At least 3-5 year of work experience in a similar position
• Experience in communicating in a professional way
• Positive attitude, flexible, team-player, sense of humour
• Working permit in Belgium

Opportunities

• You will have a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in EU affairs on climate, energy and environmental themes
• You will be joining a young and dynamic international team in the capital of the European Union
• You will be offered a competitive salary. Additionally, you will receive meal tickets and compensation for Brussels transport expenses.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter by the 10th of May 2021 in pdf named: name_CV and name_CL explaining why you would be a good fit for this position to the attention of: Ms. Maja De Noyette with “Head of EU affairs – EHPA” as subject ([email protected]). The interviews will take place in the second half of May with the aim of starting the position on the 1st of June.

About EHPA:

The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) aims to promote awareness and proper deployment of heat pump technology in the European marketplace for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Heat pumps are a unique renewable technology for heating and cooling. They can make a major contribution towards achieving Europe’s climate and energy challenges.