Détails de l'annonce
Organisation : Climate Action Network Europe asbl
Site web : www.caneurope.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Brussels /
Fichier :23_building_policy_intern_job_ad.docx.pdf
Type d'emploi : Stage
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Plaidoyer
Date de publication : 06/07/2023
Date limite : 17/07/2023
Profil
Required skills and experiences:
- Recent graduate or advanced degree in a relevant policy field such as economics, politics or communications;
- Good knowledge of EU climate, energy policies (interest in energy efficiency, renewable heating topics is a plus);
- Excellent level of written and spoken English (any other language is a plus);
- Excellent communication and networking skills;
- High level of motivation and the ability to learn and execute project work while meeting deadlines
- Team spirit and creativity
- Experience in using Google Workspace (Doc, Excel, Powerpoint etc.)
The ideal candidate will preferably have some of the following attributes:
- Demonstrated interest in the mission and values of CAN Europe and ideally first experience in an NGO or social movement environment;
- Experience in energy policies especially around energy efficiency, renewable energy applied to the built environment or alternatively experience in housing-related topics
- Analytical skills and quick learner;
- Experience in large team working in a hybrid setting;
- Familiarity with EU institutions, particularly the functioning of the European Parliament and the Council
- Experience in using any creative content programme (Canva or Adobe Suite etc. is a plus)
Description
Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe is Europe's largest coalition working on climate and energy issues. With over 180 member organizations in more than 38 European countries – representing over 44 million citizens - CAN Europe works to prevent dangerous climate change and promote sustainable climate and energy policy in Europe.
We're currently seeking a dynamic individual with a demonstrated interest in the decarbonisation of buildings to work on various issues with us, including the revision process of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and our soon to be launched Build Better Lives campaign. The individual will gain professional experience in our energy team as a Buildings Policy & Campaign Assistant. The position is full time and based in Belgium (in our Brussels-based secretariat or working from home).
Internship contents:
- The intern’s role will focus on supporting the work around the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive along with the CAN Europe Building Policy Coordinator. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the Build Better Lives Campaign and closely work with our Renewable Heating Campaign Coordinator and related activities (i.e., supporting mobilization, communications actions etc.), thereby acquiring relevant knowledge, skills and experiences for future employment;
- The intern will gain insights into the operation of an international NGO coalition fighting dangerous climate change and a chance to engage with a number of other NGOs, decision makers and climate activists;
- Tasks will include news monitoring [EU/Member States level] on buildings decarbonisation policies, support in managing contacts with Members of our network, support in advocacy activities/network mobilization as part of our work towards the EPBD (trilogue process), support in writing talking points and compelling advocacy documents (blogs, briefings etc.)
- Tasks around the Build Better Lives Campaign will include support in producing and updating website content, support and engagement in mobilization actions with youth movements and grass-roots in key countries, support in the identification of amplifiers on social media of campaign key messages in key countries, assistance in broad project managing tasks.
With this opportunity, we offer:
- A six-month paid internship contract under Belgian law (CIP) with a gross compensation of 1.435,36 €/month plus additional benefits;
- An exciting and highly motivating working environment;
- An opportunity to contribute to climate action and development;
- Valuable professional experience;
- An introduction to one of the largest networks of European NGOs.
More about us:
We are an open and inclusive, multicultural, multilingual team and explicitly encourage applications from all applicants, independent of their age, ancestry, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.