Policy Officer, Cleantech for Iberia

Permanent employee, Full-time · Spain, Portugal

Intro Role

Type: Full-time employment
Location: Remote (Spain/Portugal), with a preference for those based in either Madrid or Lisbon.
Are you a policy officer who is passionate about climate innovation and looking to make a difference?

Cleantech Group, the global authority on sustainable innovation, is expanding its team to support its Cleantech for Iberia initiative . This is your chance to actively shape a greener, more innovative EU.
Cleantech for Iberia is an initiative gathering 25 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.
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, organizing events where cleantech and policy leaders discuss how policy can support climate leadership 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.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a talented, energetic, and collaborative policy officer 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.

Responsibilities

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, building and maintaining constructive relationships with public institutions and opinion makers
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
Contribute to public affairs and communications activities, including helping prepare communication pieces such as blog posts, newsletters, press notes and social media content
Be involved in the cleantech ecosystem in your location, be ready to engage in events, network and build partners

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

Bachelor’s degree in policy, international relations, economics, public affairs, communication 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 or in public affairs/communications roles is a plus
Strong interest in climate/energy innovation and clean technology and willingness to keep up with 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 member
Fluent English and Spanish required, Portuguese preferred.

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

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a 1-minute video explaining why you’d like to work at Cleantech Group.
Early applications are strongly encouraged.

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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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