Policy Officer, Cleantech for France

Permanent employee, Full-time · France

Intro Role

Position Type: Full-time
Location: Paris (on-site and remote work)

Cleantech for France is looking for a talented, motivated, and team-oriented policy officer specializing in innovation, industry, energy, green technologies, and climate policies. You will join a passionate team and regularly engage with a high-level network of innovators, investors, policymakers, NGOs, and think tanks.

Purpose of the role

Cleantech for France is an initiative by the Cleantech Group that supports the acceleration of green technology innovation and industrialization in France, with the support of Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy foundation and the European Climate Foundation. We bring together the ecosystem of cleantech innovators and investors to facilitate dialogue and provide insights to public decision-makers and various economic and civil society actors. Our coalition includes industrial startups and investment funds dedicated to making France a leader in green technologies and committed to regional development through the establishment of new factories. This initiative is part of Cleantech for Europe, which pursues the same goals at the European level and brings together other national initiatives.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze key policy issues (innovation, industry, energy, climate, sustainable finance) and assess their impact on the development of clean technologies.
Consult with clean technology leaders (investors and innovators) on their challenges, goals, and potential to develop policy recommendations.
Draft joint policy positions, reports, consultation documents, opinion pieces, and open letters.
Develop influence strategies aimed at policymakers (Government, Parliament, local representatives, state operators) to advocate for the clean tech community.
Prepare meetings with members of the Cleantech for France coalition.
Organize and support both in-person and online events according to Cleantech for France’s action priorities.
Attend events dedicated to clean technology and climate-related topics.
Contribute to regular meetings with Cleantech for France’s key strategic partners.

Requirements (you don’t need all of these to apply)

Master’s degree in political science, law, economics, or another relevant field.
At least three years of experience in industrial, innovation, energy, and climate policies.
Excellent critical thinking, analytical, writing, and oral communication skills.
Strong interest in innovation in the fields of climate, energy, and clean technologies, with a desire to stay informed of the latest developments in these areas.
Knowledge of the functioning of the Government, administrations, state operators, and Parliament, as well as the responsibilities of local authorities, to develop influence strategies.
Proactive, autonomous, strong willingness to take on professional challenges and acquire new skills, with a team-oriented mindset.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities (short, medium, and long term) simultaneously.
Fluent English is required; additional languages are an asset.

Reasons to work at Cleantech Group

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

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About us

Championing Sustainable Innovation, Catalyzing Business Opportunities

At Cleantech Group, we provide research, consulting, and events to catalyze opportunities for sustainable growth powered by innovation. We bring clients access to the trends, companies and people shaping the future and the customized advice and support businesses need to engage external innovation. Industries are undergoing definitive transitions toward a more digitized, de-carbonized and resource-efficient industrial future. At every stage from initial strategy to final deals, our services bring corporate change makers, investors, governments, and stakeholders from across the ecosystem, the support they need to thrive in this fast-arriving and uncertain future. The company was established in 2002 and is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Asia, Europe and North America.

Cleantech Group is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure the promotion of equal opportunity for all people employed or seeking employment, without regard to race, colour, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability status. Please let us know if you need any adjustments during your application or recruitment process and we would do our best to accommodate your needs.

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