Funding Officer

Hydrogen Europe

Hydrogen Europe is the European association representing the interests of the hydrogen industry and its stakeholders and promoting hydrogen as an enabler of a zero-emission society. With more than 600+ members, including 40+ European regions and 30+ national associations, we encompass the entire value chain of the European hydrogen and fuel cell ecosystem. Our vision is to propel global carbon neutrality by accelerating the European hydrogen industry.   For more information, please visit our website.

Job description

Hydrogen Europe is seeking a dynamic and versatile professional to join our team as a Funding Officer specialising in European energy and climate funding schemes, policy, and industry partnerships. As an integral member of the Funding team, the Funding Officer will play a key role in facilitating access to funding for our members and contributing to the decarbonization goals in Europe. This position involves collaborating closely with the Trade team and reporting directly to the Chief Policy & Market Officer.

Main responsibilities:

• Contribute to developing and rolling out Hydrogen Europe’s positioning, and advocacy on:
  • Current and future EU climate funding schemes, including the Innovation Fund, Horizon Europe, the Connecting Europe Facility for Energy and Transport, InvestEU,
  • State Aid frameworks and individual Member States schemes
  • Carbon pricing policies, industrial policy for manufacturing in Europe, in the hydrogen economy.
• Support the Funding & Finance team inter alia in drafting position papers with the industry, and preparing responses to public consultations.
• Coordinate and support the work of Hydrogen Europe’s Funding and Finance Working Group, and provide support to other working groups.
• Advocate Hydrogen Europe positions towards European policy makers in coordination with the Funding and Finance Manager and the Chief Policy Officer
• Represent Hydrogen Europe externally, developing partnership with other like-minded stakeholders, participating and speaking at external events.
• Preparing briefings and documents for a variety of purposes/audiences.

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Political Sciences (EU studies, Political Science, International Relations), Energy management, etc
• 3 years minimum work experience in European Affairs, in a consultancy, the private sector, or EU institutions with exposure to EU climate policy and funding opportunities. Exposure to clean hydrogen sector technologies and their applications (energy, mobility, industry, buildings…) would be highly valued.
• Significant experience in addressing strategic, economic and regulatory issues in the energy and industry sector as well as an appetite to further develop their expertise in the hydrogen field.
• Ability to present work effectively to decision-makers
• Advanced experience with MS Excel – Any data management tool additional knowledge would be appreciated
• Excellent drafting skills: capacity to write clear and convincing documents for both technical and non-technical audiences,
• Excellent English speaking & writing skills.
• Flexibility and bringing a curious and creative mindset, open to new things and able to propose innovative ideas as well as quickly adapting to new topic areas.
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team, even remotely.
• Strong time management skills and eye for detail.

Nice to have:

• The capacity to assess financials of companies and bankability of projects and/or business cases,
• Proficiency in data management tools and database building,
• Additional languages.

What we offer:

• We offer a competitive remuneration package with extra-legal benefits,
• A dynamic, modern, and international workplace.
• Great opportunity to learn about the non-profit management, partner and membership management and the hydrogen sector

Start: as soon as possible

How to apply?

• Please fill in the form below and put “Funding Officer” as the position you’re applying for.
• Applications to be considered valid must include: a one-page letter of motivation, proof that you can live and work in Belgium, and a CV. Please do not send anything else.
• Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Belgium and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in Belgium.
• Any incomplete applications will be disregarded.
• The deadline for applications is 20.10.2024. Please be advised that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
• Applications will be reviewed as they come and the selection process may close as soon as a suitable candidate is shortlisted.
• If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a personality test online and have one interview scheduled.
• Interviews will be held as soon as candidates have been identified .
• Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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