Policy Analyst on Climate and Environment

The Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS – www.feps-europe.eu) is currently looking for one Policy Analyst for a thematic field: Climate and Environment.

The successful candidate is to join the FEPS Team based in Brussels from early January 2025 onwards (cf. selection timetable below).

FEPS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing fairness and to achieving workplace diversity. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

About FEPS

The Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) is the think tank of the progressive political family at EU level. Our mission is to develop innovative research, policy advice, training and debates to inspire and inform socialist and social democratic politics and policies across Europe.

FEPS operates as hub for thinking to facilitate the emergence of progressive answers to the challenges that Europe faces today.

FEPS works in close partnership with its members and partners, forging connections and boosting coherence among stakeholders from the world of politics, academia and civil society at local, regional, national, European and global levels.

Today FEPS benefits from a solid network of 75 member organisations. Among these, 40 are full members, 30 have observer status and 5 are ex-officio members. In addition to this network of organisations that are active in the promotion of progressive values, FEPS also has an extensive network of partners, including renowned universities, scholars, policymakers and activists.

FEPS’ ambition is to undertake intellectual reflection for the benefit of the progressive movement, and to promote the founding principles of the EU – freedom, equality, solidarity, democracy, respect of human rights, fundamental freedoms, human dignity, and the rule of law.

Reporting Line:

FEPS’ Policy Analysts report daily to the delegate of the Secretary General (i.e. the Director appointed to supervise the thematic field in question)

Mission of the Role:

The mission of the Policy Analyst is to substantiate FEPS’ work on climate and environment with particular attention given to issues related to the EU Green Deal, Just Transition, energy transition and security, biodiversity, circular economy and sustainable development and sustainable finance.

S.he will embody FEPS’ internal expertise in the field. To do so, the Policy Analyst will steer and implement a coherent portfolio of FEPS (co-)funded projects (including its development and consolidation) aimed at impacting policies, political debates and/or public awareness related to the EU’s approach to climate and environment.

The ideal candidate will have the following profile:

• At least an MA or MSc degree in a relevant field. A PhD will be considered a relevant asset and account to the years of professional experience
• Knowledge and interest for EU affairs and political sensitivity
• At least 5 years professional experience in a field connected to (European) climate and environment
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative research, data analyses and surveys design
• Capacity to follow developments at international, European, national, regional and local levels, and analyse relevant trends across political, economic and social dimensions
• Experience in overseeing and managing multi-stakeholders’ projects
• Written and oral proficiency in English and in a second European language. Any additional European language will be considered an asset
• Proven ability to draft analysis, research and policy recommendations
• A strong set of soft skills, with specific reference to:
  • Innovative and out-of-the-box thinking
  • High organisational and time-management skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced interpersonal and social skills
  • Exceptional team player with the ability to contribute positively to a team
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Readiness to travel and adapt to flexible working hours

Employment conditions:

The position is to be filled out as from early January 2025 onwards.

The duration of the contract is determinate to 6 months and aimed at being continued in the form of an indeterminate contract (CDI). 

The salary – which is paid on a 13,9 months per year basis – will be discussed depending on experience and qualifications within a range. It is part of a remuneration package (including benefits such as: a complementary pension scheme, DKV hospitalization insurance, public transport compensation, a professional phone including the right to use it for private purposes and ecocheques).

The workplace will be Brussels (Belgium): applicants must be able to work and reside in Belgium.

FEPS has put in place an internal policy allowing for telework, under conditions.

As FEPS is registered in Belgium, the contract will be under Belgian law.

Applications’ composition and deadline

Applications are to be done online via the careers’ section of FEPS’ website: https://feps-europe.eu/recruitment/policy-analyst-on-climate-and-environment/

by Friday the 25^th of October 2024 at noon CET.

Your application is to include:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation for the post and your understanding of progressive values (maximum 2 pages)
• A detailed CV without picture (possibly in Europass format)
• A sample of work authored in the thematic field covered by the present notice (links or attached)
• The name of 2 referees with the related contact details

Applications not respecting the completion and submission instructions will not be considered.

The tentative selection timetable is the following:

• Deadline for submission of complete applications: Friday 25.10.2024 noon CET

• Eligibility check and first assessment of written applications
• This will result in a shortlist of no more than 10 candidates who will be invited for the subsequent step

• First round of interviews of candidates & short written test between 04.11.2024 and 08.11.2024
• This will result in a shortlist of no more than 3-4 candidates who will be invited for the subsequent step

• Second interview of shortlisted candidates between 25.11.2024 and 29.11.2024

• Communication of the final results to candidates: by first week of December

During the entire selection procedure, FEPS is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and lived experience, and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. The equal opportunity principle encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, origins or disabilities.