Qualifications
• Experience: At least six years of experience in energy topics of which at least two years grassroots/field organizing, and/or advocacy on public policy.
• Good understanding and experience of campaigning and/or policy work. Pan-European campaign experience and experience with organizing, advocacy and legislative strategy; familiarity with EU institutions, policies and legislative process is highly desirable. knowledge of consumer and environmental issues; experience working with the media.
• Knowledge of food, water, climate and energy issues is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt for a variety of audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building new relationships and an ability to work well with a wide variety of people and to coordinate diverse tasks in an often high-pressured environment.
• Ability to present technical concepts to a mass audience.
• Ability to think creatively and quickly to respond to legislative developments and to take advantage of breaking news.
• Demonstrated leadership capability.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Works well under pressure and is capable of multitasking efficiently.
• Knowledge of online activism/social media and email listservs a plus.
• Strong initiative, ability to manage own work program without close supervision.
• Good level of administrative skills required.
• Conditions: Flexible and independent working style, with long hours and travel possible.
• Language: Excellent English writing, public speaking and presentation skills, ideally along with fluency in other European languages.