About the Association
The European Energy Forum is a non-profit organization established under Alsace-Moselle law and Belgian law. It endorses the values of political and technological neutrality. It does not take any position nor issue public statements.
The EEF is dedicated to fostering open and informed dialogue on energy policy among MEPs, industry stakeholders, and public institutions. For over 25 years, the EEF has facilitated high-level discussions on political, economic, and technological aspects of energy, supporting a sustainable transition. Through activities such as energy debates, briefing sessions, and educational visits, the EEF ensures a balanced and inclusive exchange of ideas, promoting transparency and evidence-based policymaking.
Join today and be part of a dynamic team driving the future of energy policy in Europe. By working with the EEF, you’ll contribute to shaping the energy landscape of tomorrow through meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
About the Role
The Policy and Events Officer will be working in a small team reporting directly to the Director General. Their tasks consist of (not exclusively):
- Monitoring the EU legislative process in energy, climate and transport-related fields,
- Planning, organizing and implementing timely events and discussions relating to key dossiers,
- Overseeing and managing the organization of EEF events and co-ordinating logistical details (invitations; registrations, participants list, sharing presentations, ensure the smooth running of the event, follow-ups),
- Being responsible for files relating to the gas sector (natural gas, low-carbon and renewable gasses, etc.), CCUS, carbon removals, bioenergy, energy-intensive industries,
- Summarizing key legislation, drafting invitations, writing neutral summaries of events, building content for social media,
- Being responsible for the overall communications activities such as writing content for activity reports, preparing printed material, or online publications; managing the website content,
- Contributing to internal teamwork and day-to-day life in a small office and engaging with members,
About the Requirements
- A university degree in political science, international relations, or EU studies is preferred, others will be also considered,
- At least 1 year of professional experience in an EU organization,
- Familiarity with EU policy in areas of energy related issues in the sector,
- Good understanding of EU policies and institutions and its legislative process,
- Excellent English with strong communications skills (C1 level), any other EU language is considered as a strong asset (in particular: French)
- Good knowledge of Software interfaces to manage members and participants: databases (Access) ;Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Publisher, Google docs, Google sheets, Google forms, Canva, WEBEX,
- Good analytical, organizational and drafting skills to manage various projects/events with a can-do attitude and a strong motivation,
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work with a multi-lingual, multicultural client base and with a small but dedicated team of colleagues,
- Eligible to work and live in the EU, based in Brussels,
- Any proven knowledge of web content management systems or technical/graphical experience is considered as an asset.
About the Offer
- Full-time contract with a competitive salary and a benefits package,
- Possibility to travel within the EU for occasional missions,
- An opportunity to join an international team in which you will have a place to grow,
- Become a part of an organization that has a real impact on EU policy and strategy in energy sector,
- Hybrid work arrangement (three days from the office/two days from home).
How to Apply
Interested candidates are asked to submit their applications to Eftychia Michailidou, Recruitment Lead at Eftychia.Michailidou@mavence.com as well as Beren Kiraz, Recruitment Executive at info@mavence.com indicating ‘Application – EEF Policy and Events Officer’ in the subject line.
Applications should consist of a Cover Letter and a recent Curriculum Vitae and will be processed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
EEF and Mavence are committed to diversity and inclusion, which is why we encourage all applicants no matter their age, race, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, sex and gender identity, religion, or political affiliation to apply for vacancies.
