Cleantech for Iberia is an initiative gathering 21 cleantech investors, scale-ups, universities and incubators, and supported by Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy to help the Iberian Peninsula become Europe’s next cleantech industrial leader.
Launched in 2023, the initiative is the voice of cleantech innovation in the region, publishing research on cleantech investment and identifying a path to Iberia’s climate and industrial leadership. We organise events where cleantech and policy leaders discuss how policy can support climate leadership. We orchestrate the cleantech ecosystem across the peninsula to expand deal flow and leveraging investments for the next generation of industries. We are working to define a strong and consistent brand, have launched a web platform and attracted early press coverage.
We are looking for a talented, energetic, and collaborative policy analyst to help us expand our coverage of Spain and Portugal’s climate, energy and innovation policies. You will be part of a passionate team and regularly interact with a high-level network of innovators, investors, policymakers, NGOs and think-tanks.

• Research and analyse key policy files and their impact on the scale-up of clean technologies. Remit includes energy policy, climate and carbon policy, standards and regulation, as well as financial instruments
• Inform and consult cleantech leaders on their policy objectives
• Write joint policy positions, op-eds and open letters
• Advocate for recommendations with policymakers at national and regional level
• Prepare material for workshops and stakeholder meetings
• Participate in regular meetings with wider network of climate think tanks and collaborate on joint initiatives
• Contribute to regular client meetings to update and obtain feedback on progress
• Support for in-person and online events, as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in policy, international relations, economics or other relevant field
• Significant experience in EU/Spanish/Portuguese energy and/or industrial decarbonization files 
• Excellent critical thinking, written and verbal communication skills 
• Past experience in an EU/Spanish or Portuguese government institution is a plus
• Strong interest in climate/energy innovation and clean technology and willingness to keep up with the latest research and industry developments 
• Strong work ethics, self-organization, and autonomy, ready to take on challenges and learn new skills
• Ability to work towards deadlines
• Desire to develop by giving and receiving feedback to/from other team members
• Fluent English and Spanish/Portuguese required, additional languages a plus

• Build a climate-positive career by fighting for the acceleration and adoption of clean technologies and green investment!
• Join a friendly, talented and global team present in Europe and North America
• Access an unparalleled network of cleantech investors, innovators and policymakers
• Learning and development actively encouraged
• Occasional international travel for client work and events around the world 
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience