- Bruegel
- Brussels, Belgium (Remote)
- Full-time
Energy and Climate (E&C) Programme Officer
- Bruegel
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
- Bruegel
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Bruegel is looking for a full-time, Brussels-based energy and climate (E&C) Programme Officer. To apply, candidates must hold a valid work permit or be authorised to work in Belgium.
Bruegel is a European think tank working in the field of international economics. Established in 2005, Bruegel is independent and non-doctrinal. Its mission is to improve the quality of economic policy with open and fact-based research, analysis and debate. We are committed to impartiality, openness and excellence. Bruegel’s Membership includes European Member State governments, international corporations and institutions. For more information about Bruegel, please consult: www.bruegel.org.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The E&C Programme Officer will support the Bruegel energy and climate team in corresponding project management, communication and event activities related to the E&C research workstreams. She/he will work closely with the Programme team to ensure the smooth running of the Programme’s operations while integrating it into broader, organization-wide processes and strategy. The tasks will include:
Programme Coordination and Support
Project acquisition and management
Stakeholder Management
APPLICANT'S BACKGROUND AND COMPETENCIES:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply, please submit your application to recruitment@bruegel.org with the subject line: “Energy and Climate Programme Officer _Applicant’s name”.
The application must contain the following documents, in one single PDF document (merged):
Applications with missing documents and/or that do not meet the above-mentioned requirements will NOT be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First interviews will take place by the end of July.
Because of the high number of applications that we usually receive, we are unfortunately unable to reply to all applicants. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within a few weeks.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Bruegel is committed to ensure equal opportunities and treatment for all, by ensuring that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, disability or chronic illness.
Bruegel is looking for a full-time, Brussels-based energy and climate (E&C) Programme Officer. To apply, candidates must hold a valid work permit or be authorised to work in Belgium.
- Deadline for applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First interviews will take place by the end of July;
- Start date: September 2025 (flexible);
- Duration: One-year contract (renewable based on performance).
Bruegel is a European think tank working in the field of international economics. Established in 2005, Bruegel is independent and non-doctrinal. Its mission is to improve the quality of economic policy with open and fact-based research, analysis and debate. We are committed to impartiality, openness and excellence. Bruegel’s Membership includes European Member State governments, international corporations and institutions. For more information about Bruegel, please consult: www.bruegel.org.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The E&C Programme Officer will support the Bruegel energy and climate team in corresponding project management, communication and event activities related to the E&C research workstreams. She/he will work closely with the Programme team to ensure the smooth running of the Programme’s operations while integrating it into broader, organization-wide processes and strategy. The tasks will include:
Programme Coordination and Support
- Serves as the operational backbone of Bruegel energy and climate team, facilitating internal coordination of the team and external coordination among the various teams at Bruegel (Communications and Events, Operations, HR);
- Supports the planning and execution of Bruegel energy and climate work;
- Supports Senior Fellows (Programme Leaders) in coordinating their travel agendas, and engagement with key stakeholders.
Project acquisition and management
- Assists in preparing project proposals, grant applications, and funding reports;
- Supports the organisation of public events, closed-door roundtables, high-level dinners and breakfast events in Brussels and beyond in liaison with the Events team;
- Oversees budgeting, financial planning, and reporting relevant to the E&C programme;
- Monitors project timelines and ensure timely delivery of outputs;
- Manages contractual and logistical aspects of partnerships and funding agreements.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaises with external stakeholders, including EU institutions, national governments, industry, academia, and civil society;
- Supports public speaking engagements of the E&C Programme team, helping with slides preparation, speaking notes etc;
- Supports the dissemination of research outputs, including through targeted outreach to relevant stakeholders.
APPLICANT'S BACKGROUND AND COMPETENCIES:
- Master’s degree in economics, business; political sciences; international affairs or related fields;
- Superior organisation and planning skills, including decision-making, problem-solving, project management and risk assessment;
- Excellent communication, writing and proofreading skills in English (drafting proposals, reports, emails, briefs);
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and a large portfolio of funding opportunities and projects;
- Proficiency in Excel, familiarity with other PM tools is an asset;
- Understanding of energy and climate economic topics/terminology is an asset;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Discretion in dealing with confidential matters;
- Team player with a positive and collaborative attitude;
- Interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural context.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply, please submit your application to recruitment@bruegel.org with the subject line: “Energy and Climate Programme Officer _Applicant’s name”.
The application must contain the following documents, in one single PDF document (merged):
- An updated CV;
- A cover letter (including the candidate’s motivation to work in a European policy think-tank).
Applications with missing documents and/or that do not meet the above-mentioned requirements will NOT be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First interviews will take place by the end of July.
Because of the high number of applications that we usually receive, we are unfortunately unable to reply to all applicants. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within a few weeks.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Bruegel is committed to ensure equal opportunities and treatment for all, by ensuring that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, disability or chronic illness.
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