Project Officer - Climate Adaptation
FEDARENE - European Federation of Agencies and Regions for Energy and the Environment
Brussels, Belgium
Your main missions:
- You will mainly be involved in FEDARENE’s activities in EU-funded projects focusing on adaptation to climate change;
- You will also be involved in the roll-out of FEDARENE’s services to its members.
Tasks include (but are not limited to):
- Design and implement a capacity-building programme for public authorities on adaptation to climate change;
- Organise events (webinars and workshops) from start to end (planning, implementation and reporting) and support the organisation of high-level events;
- Keep up-to-date a database of funding & financing opportunities in the adaptation sector;
- Draft deliverables and ensure an efficient and on-time delivery of all outputs, including technical & financial reports;
- Support the overall roll-out of FEDARENE’s services to its members and especially the working group on adaptation;
- Support other colleagues in the implementation of their EU projects’ activities.
Preferred education & experience:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field;
- 5 years’ experience in a similar role. What we will evaluate positively is experience in the following areas:
- Implementation of EU-funded projects or initiatives (Horizon Europe, Interreg, LIFE…);
- Supporting local and/or regional authorities in their energy/climate transition;
- Event organisation (multiple formats);
- Organisation and delivery of peer-to-peer programmes for public officials;
- Team management.
Employee Profile:
Required skills:
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office package, especially MS Excel;
- Ability to deeply understand technical issues and to translate them for a broader public understanding;
- Strong communication and analytical skills;
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment;
- Fluency in spoken and written English at a C1 minimum level; Knowledge of other EU languages (C1) is considered an asset;
- Basic knowledge of EU policies on climate and energy;
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
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