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The world’s energy systems are changing. Renewable energy has moved from a niche technology to its broad-scale adoption in many countries. Policy makers face new technical, economic, and policy challenges. Understanding this complex transformation is essential for decision-making and ensuring smooth transitions to a clean energy system.

The International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks (INETTT) brings together think tanks supporting energy transitions from around the world. It aims to integrate the perspectives of its members to offer a more diverse view of energy transitions, their drivers and impacts both globally and comparatively between member countries. It offers opportunities to exchange, share, and collaborate on research topics, policy, and strategy, thereby strengthening joint and individual impact, through exchange of lessons learned, leveraging synergies, as well as institutional and thematic skill-sharing supported through grants.

Under the auspices of Agora, the INETTT Secretariat is responsible for the operation and development of the network. Its success will rely upon energy experts as well as experts in administration. Under the supervision of the Director of INETTT, the Secretariat is looking for a

Project Lead - Energy Analyst, International Network INETTT (f/m/d)
Full or part-time role, based in Berlin or Brussels

In this role, you work directly with the Director of INETTT and team.

Your responsibilities include

Contributing to the development and implementation of INETTT’s strategy;
Initiating and coordinating joint research projects within the INETTT network and providing support to INETTT members in the implementation of research projects;
Drafting policy papers with a focus on social and economic impacts of energy transitions, and regulatory, policy and technical solutions;
Moderating and facilitating dialogues and processes with external stakeholders and overseeing technical work performed by consultants;
Contributing to the development of information and communication material on the transformation of energy systems in key countries, including lessons learned, policy debates, regulations and technical challenges and solutions of global relevance;
Representing INETTT with stakeholders and decision makers, giving presentations and key notes speeches;
Conducting skill-sharing assessment and institutional and thematic strengthening programmes for INETTT members;
Reporting regularly on progress and strategic direction to build momentum and ensure transparency;
Managing project budgets;
Closely cooperating with colleagues within Agora.

What we offer

An opportunity to work in a mission-driven, highly motivated, and professional team;
An attractive workplace in one of our offices and the option of hybrid working with good digital facilities;
A diversity of working experiences, including professional relationships with colleagues and experts from a variety of countries around the globe;
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement; including access to a mental well-being platform;
Entitlement to a number of paid leave days significantly higher than the statutory entitlement (exact amount depends on country of employment);
team events and other get-togethers with colleagues from around the globe;
Assistance with the visa process for international candidates;
A full or part-time role with an initial two-year employment contract.

We are looking for

A degree in economics or energy policy with a focus on power sector restructuring, and at least eight years of relevant work experience on various facets of energy transition policies in an international consulting role or in governments, think tanks, research centres, international organisations, private sector, or civil society organisations;
A proven track record and expertise in systems transformation policies, with a focus on energy and socioeconomics;
Ability to guide complex pluri-disciplinary analytical research and write high quality documents, consolidating priority areas from INETTT members through stakeholders’ engagement;
Ability to guide consultants and draw from relevant experience in other Agora teams;
Ability to conduct training needs assessment to formulate and implement skill-sharing programmes that can strengthen the energy transition’s institutional landscape;
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, ability to present analytical and research material, tailor language, tone, style and format to target audience – including international and diverse-level interlocutors; demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;
Experience in working in international teams and stakeholder networks;
Capability to represent Agora at a senior level toward international partners, governments, and other stakeholders;
Experience with managing grants and budgets preferred;
Dedication, reliability, and inter-personal skills;
Fluency in written and spoken English; Spanish or additional languages are a plus;
Willingness to travel internationally.

We assume that there are excellent candidates for the job who do not meet all the criteria in the description. Maybe you have certain skills we haven’t thought of yet? Tell us why you are the right person for the job.

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your application by July 9 2024 via our website.

For reasons of objectivity, we ask that you refrain from submitting an application photo.
We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone. Therefore, we are particularly pleased to receive applications from people from groups that have been underrepresented in energy policy so far. We welcome applications regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability and age, and sexual orientation. Our offices are not completely barrier-free, but we are open to find individual solutions.

As part of this, we are soliciting anonymous information on a voluntary basis regarding our applicant’s backgrounds. This information will be used only to inform future recruitment strategies and will not impact hiring decisions in any form. Your input will not be forwarded to third parties and will not be used in connection with your application.

Please follow this link to participate in the survey.
https://limes.sefep.eu/index.php/833735?lang=en

Personal contact for the position

If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Rosenhauer at sandy.rosenhauer@agora-thinktanks.org.

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