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Industrial Transition and Sustainable Finance - Project Officer
Do you have a vision for how transition finance and company transition plans can drive the EU industrial decarbonisation (incl. of energy-intensive industries) and contribute to the green transition? Do you want to work at the interface of science and policy, shaping EU policies that drive sustainable investments ? We are looking for a new colleague to join our “Green Expertise for Investments” team at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre in Seville. Among other things, you will be contributing to building our methodologies and tools on corporate climate transition plans (https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC139084).
- Type of contract: Member of the European Commission’s contract staff, Function Group IV (article 3b of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants)
- Duration of contract: 36 months (renewable up to maximum 6 years)
- Area: Industrial Transition and Sustainable Finance
- Place of employment: Seville (ES)
- Indicative basic salary: 4.270,49 - 6.185,58 € (applicable as of 1st of July 2024). For more detailed information please consult: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/document/download/2e0fa50f-f1fb-4ceb-8139-69631d1a0c35_en?filename=JRC_Contract_Agents_3b_Employment_Conditions_and_Net_Salary_Simulations.pdf
WE ARE
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides independent, evidence-based knowledge and science, supporting EU policies to positively impact society. The JRC is located in 5 Member States (Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain).
The current vacancy is in unit B5 “Circular Economy and Sustainable Industry” of the Directorate B “Fair and Sustainable Economy” of the JRC. The unit is based in Seville (Spain), home to an international community of around 400 researchers and economic and policy analysts: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-sites-across-europe/jrc-seville-spain_en. JRC.B5 uses an interdisciplinary approach combining technical expertise from various fields to provide evidence that informs policies on circular economy, sustainable products, industrial transformation and green investments. B5 officers apply analytical tools and methods to generate data and science-for-policy insights, through scientific rigour and structured stakeholder outreach, when possible using inclusive co-creation methods, like the ‘Sevilla Process’.
The vacancy is in JRC.B5 team “Green Expertise for Investments”, which supports EU policy developments, analysis and implementation in the areas of industrial decarbonisation, transition finance and green finance, including on corporate climate transition plans. Our aim is to enhance the mobilisation of private and public finance for the decarbonisation/greening of the EU economy.
WE OFFER
- The opportunity to join a multicultural and dynamic team that values self-initiative, critical-thinking, collaborative working and collective ownership.
- The prospect to contribute to EU policymaking in a unique, interdisciplinary setting, with frequent exchanges with other services of the European Commission and external stakeholders from Europe and beyond (e.g. governments, researchers, civil society, companies and investors).
- A family-friendly working environment in Seville, online collaboration and occasional travel, collaborating with international colleagues based in various sites of the JRC including Brussels and Ispra (Italy). See also Working at the Commission – conditions and environment (europa.eu)
WE PROPOSE
The new Project Officer “Industrial Transition and Sustainable Finance” will provide evidence and technical advice with a particular focus on industrial transition and the effective mobilisation of private and public investments to drive the decarbonisation and greening of the EU economy.
The work will support policy-making on high impact files related to the green transition (e.g. Clean Industrial Deal, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities, climate and environmental mainstreaming in the EU budget).
The new colleague’s key responsibilities will include:
Providing technical expertise to support policymaking:
- Provide technical advice to integrate sustainability requirements into EU financing policies and funding instruments;
- Conduct and participate in research and studies to develop guiding frameworks and analytical tools to mobilise investments in high priority sectors (e.g. energy-intensive industries such as steel, cement, chemicals…). These will focus notably on corporate climate transition plans;
- Develop new areas of interest for future innovative JRC work to support investments in the transition to a climate-neutral and greener EU economy.
Engaging and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders:
- Build a trustful working relationship with EU Commission Directorates-General (DGs) and Member States;
- Facilitate discussions with colleagues, as well as with EU and international experts to gather robust evidence to address technical challenges and barriers;
- Identify and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders (e.g. financial, corporate, governmental and non-governmental stakeholders) to share knowledge and understand standpoints.
