Project Officer - Climate Adaptation

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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