View Vacancy - Climate and Energy Policy Advisor (DEU22.280)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Climate Diplomacy

The British Government in Germany is based at the British Embassy in Berlin and our consulates in Dusseldorf and Munich. We are part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. Currently, we're looking for a Climate and Energy Policy Advisor

The main purpose of this role is to support British Embassy activity on climate and energy policy, including the implementation of commitments from the 26th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26).

Why should you apply?

We are offering you the opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive working environment.  This is an exciting and fast-moving role, and you will have a chance to work closely on the existing challenges and objectives of the climate crisis. 

The British Embassy in Berlin believes in a culture of continuous learning and development, and has an active Learning & Development Committee and offers a wide range of in-house training and funding for external training on policy and programme work. We also support Flexible working.

This is a fixed-term position until 31 March 2023 with the possibility of contract extension depending on performance and available funding.

What is this role all about?

  • To support the Germany Network in delivering its climate and energy objectives, in close cooperation with economic, political, prosperity and communications colleagues. This will include policy support and project delivery aimed at ensuring the implementation of COP26 commitments, particularly on zero emission vehicles, industrial decarbonisation, clean energy and the Glasgow Breakthrough Agenda. 

  • To support Whitehall colleagues in their engagement with Germany, advising on German priorities and local perspectives, including through briefing for ministers and senior officials.

  • To monitor and report on Germany’s engagement with regional partners and their influence in the EU and wider European region.

  • To plan and implement Embassy-run events, including to support COP26/COP27 objectives.

  • To support engagement with Germany’s regional authorities and non-Government actors.

  • To support Ministerial and official visits from the UK. This could include organising visit agendas, logistical tasks, coordinating with media colleagues.

  • To support the Network´s wider objectives and activities, including on energy, decarbonisation and other current priorities, cooperating with trade and investment colleagues and other teams. 

  • To contribute to wider Embassy work through corporate activity, including crisis work.

Our ideal candidate shows:        

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, for instance, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Relations, Climate and Environment Science, etc.

  • A minimum of 2+ years of experience working for an organisation in a relevant field, for example, working for/with national or regional government, international organizations or agencies, preferably in climate change/energy.

  • Proficiency in English.

  • Understanding of international climate change and energy policy, ideally with relevant experience including from university or previous professional work experience.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

It will be a plus:

  • Knowledge of the German language.

  • Knowledge or experience of project management and relevant skills.

  • Experience of managing diverse and senior level relationships.

  • Master’s Degree in a relevant field.

Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
3 July 2022
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
37.5
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Germany
Berlin
British Embassy
1
EUR
61,080 annual gross salary (starting salary) rising up to €68,611 after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay. (Salary is not negotiable)
1 August 2022
31 March 2023

- This is a fixed-term position until 31 March 2023 with the possibility of contract extension depending on performance and available funding.

- Our Learning & Development environment: The British Embassy has a strong ethos of Learning & Development, including our Learning & Development Week. In addition, there will be many opportunities to attend external seminars and events on relevant issues. This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all staff.

- The successful applicant will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the British Embassy, contributing to the wider objectives of the British Government’s Germany network and supporting the British Embassy’s positive working environment.

- The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.

- Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local German employment law.

- Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Germany 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 this country.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

* Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C2 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed. 

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This opportunity is closed to applications.