Today, the European chemical industry is indispensable to modern life, producing the building blocks and high-tech materials on which modern societies are built. Our molecules and materials are used in every industry, from agriculture to construction, food and beverages, energy, health care and medicines, machinery, textiles, hospitals and transportation. We deliver a range of solutions needed to deliver the EU Green Deal, from better batteries, solar panels, wind turbines and smarter, more energy-efficient materials. Cefic supports the EU Green Deal and Europe’s ambition to become climate-neutral by 2050. Cefic’s Mid-Century Vision illustrates our views on pathways to a more sustainable future.

The European Union’s chemical sector employs 1.2 million highly qualified people directly in 28,000 companies. The chemical sector supports around 19 million jobs across all supply chains. It generates more than €540 billion a year in sales and €170 billion in European value added. Our industry has embraced corporate social responsibility, ethical behaviour and the principles of Responsible Care.

For its Climate Change & Energy team, Cefic is looking for a (M/F/D): Climate Policy Manager.

The mission of the Role

To be a reference point of knowledge and expertise within the Climate Change and Energy (CC&E) team in the area of EU Climate Change policy matters whilst providing support to the specific Network of Experts on perimeters defined each year by the CC&E Programme Council (Emission Trading System, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, Carbon Removals…).

Reporting to the Executive Director of Climate Change and Energy, you will provide input to the development and implementation of the Cefic Strategy for Energy & Climate Policies and the identification of priority issues. You will have a pivotal role in defining Cefic’s positions in the context of the Commission Clean Industrial Deal.

Are you inspired by these responsibilities?

In support of the Executive Director of Climate Change and Energy, you will:

• Mediate and coordinate thematic Issue Teams or Network of Experts according to PC priorities (i.e. Emission Trading System, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, Carbon Removals…);
• Establish positions and then define and implement corresponding advocacy plans, in collaboration with Cefic members and by Cefic governance rules;
• Advocate on these positions before the European institutions;
• Provide inputs on relevant topics to the Climate Change & Energy Programme Council and the Leadership Team.

You will also:

• Contribute to PA activities with relevant Cefic stakeholders (Institutions, Academics, NGOs and think tanks) and represent Cefic in public hearings, and stakeholders’ events;
• Anticipate emerging key CC&E topics; propose or launch initiatives to properly assess and/or advocate on them;
• Leverage adequately Cefic internal resources and competencies relevant to each topic (other PC, Sector groups, Fora);
• Develop, liaise, and cooperate with Cefic’s network towards the European Institutions while representing Cefic Members in public fora and stakeholder consultation platforms.

Can you make a difference?

The successful candidate will be a highly experienced professional who demonstrates the following experience, competencies, and personal qualities:

• Master’s degree in Political science, EU Policy or similar;
• A minimum of 3 – 5 years of demonstrated experience working on Climate Change regulatory issues;
• Knowledge and understanding of the chemical sector would be an advantage;
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts into layman’s language;
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to network and build relations in an international context;
• A self-starter who can work independently and in a multi-functional team and a multicultural environment;
• Strong project management skills, service and results-oriented;
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritize whilst managing multiple tasks;
• Passionate about conscientious work and attention to detail;
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office tools;
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and oral) and additional European languages are a definite asset;
• Prepared to live in Belgium (Brussels).

What do we offer?

• Working in a people-oriented, international and dynamic culture at the centre of EU affairs;
• Full-time employment contract, competitive salary according to experience and several benefits;
• Opportunity to understand the business dimension of the European industry, within the EU regulatory framework;
• Opportunity to work with other industries’ associations including downstream users’ associations within the supply chain;
• Working on dynamic and challenging topics;
• Working in a team with a positive attitude towards stress and mindful of work–personal life balance;
• Opportunities for employee development (training, mentoring).

Are you interested?

Please send your application with full curriculum vitae and motivation letter by Friday 18 October 2024 to Cefic:

Jessica Bart-Williams, HR Officer
Rue Belliard 40, b15, 1040 Brussels
E-mail address: jobs@cefic.be

NB: Please note that in the course of the recruitment process, your application may be shared with Internal departments and/or Cefic members.

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