Senior Policy Advisor

EPIA, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association, with headquarters in Brussels, is recruiting a Senior Editor to work in its office in Brussels.

With over 200 members active along the whole value chain representing more than 90% of the European PV Industry, EPIA is the world's largest PV industry association.

As a highly dynamic and multi-cultural organisation at the centre of EU affairs, EPIA has been recently launching a major strategic initiative fundamentally reshaping the positioning of the PV Industry and establishing PV as a mainstream energy source EU and world-wide.

In order to reinforce this strategic initiative, EPIA is looking to a full time Senior Editor. This challenging position is available immediately.

SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR

EPIA, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association, with headquarters in Brussels, is recruiting a Senior Policy Advisor to work in its office in Brussels.

With over 200 members active along the whole value chain representing more than 90% of the European PV Industry, EPIA is the world's largest PV industry association.

As a highly dynamic and multi-cultural organisation at the centre of EU affairs, EPIA has been recently launching a major strategic initiative fundamentally reshaping the positioning of the PV Industry and establishing PV as a mainstream energy source EU and world-wide.

In order to reinforce this strategic initiative, EPIA is looking to a full time Senior Policy Advisor. This challenging position is available immediately.

Reporting to the Policy Director, his/her responsibilities will include:

• Analysis of legislative texts and their impact on the photovoltaic market
• Drafting of policy positions papers, presentations and publications
• Advocating at EU and national level
• Building photovoltaic industry reputation
• Enlarging EPIA network
• Supporting the policy department with analysis of European legislation
• Presenting and/or participating in national or international conferences or seminars
• Contributing to elaboration of strategies
• Coordinating EU Projects

His/her background and qualifications should include:

• Master in Political; law, economics or business sciences. Additional qualifications are an asset.
• Experience from European Parliament and/or European Commission are an asset
• Sound knowledge of the European decision making process
• A passion for renewable energies
• Experience in the energy sector will be highly appreciated
• Fluency in English; additional knowledge of German, Spanish or French are assets
• High work flexibility and willingness to travel
• Outstanding oral and written presentation skills
• A minimum 4 years of relevant experience

Application:

A CV (maximum 2 pages) and motivation letter should be sent to jobs@epia.org by 23 August 2010 quoting “Senior Policy Advisor” in subject line.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

For more information on EPIA, please visit www.epia.org