We are hiring: Policy Officer

The European Renewable Gas Registry (ERGaR) is a non-profit, non-governmental, Brussels-based association that aims to enable the cross-border transfers of certificates for biomethane and renewable gases. Additionally, ERGaR is a European association for all stakeholders in the renewable gas certification trading supply chain. Today, we represents 44 members from 14 European countries who are active in a wide range of activities in the gas sector, such as renewable gas registries and associations, energy commodity traders and gas DSOs/TSOs. ERGaR is engaged in various European forums and projects in the field of renewable gas certification and documentation.

We are looking for a result-oriented policy officer, passionate about energy transition, who will report directly to the Secretary General at ERGaR’s Brussels-based office. He/she will carry out a variety of tasks related to the organisation´s daily and strategic activities, while also representing the association towards European public and private stakeholders.

Employer  

ERGaR European Renewable Gas Registry aisbl  

Place of employment  

Avenue de Cortenbergh, 100, Brussels, Belgium  

Conditions of employment 

The employment is full or part-time; subject to negotiation.  

The duration of the contract is 10 months with probable extension.  

Responsibilities 

  • Monitoring of key legislative and non-legislative files related to certification for renewable and low carbon gases such as biomethane, hydrogen and biogenic CO2 
  • Coordinate the activities of the relevant working groups 
  • Informing members about main developments in these areas via articles and presentations 
  • Contribute to the advocacy activities of ERGaR with respect to certification for renewable gases such as the GHG protocol and the implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive. 
  • Representation of ERGaR at relevant conferences, workshops, stakeholder meetings and similar events in Brussels 
  • Maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and expanding the reach and influence of our organisation 
  • Contribute to the Horizon Europe research projects METHAREN and SUPREMAS where ERGaR is a partner 

Requirements 

  • Education level: university degree 
  • Experience: Professional experience in European associations or institutions is required, experience within the renewable energy industry and/or natural gas industry is an asset 
  • Languages: fluently spoken and written English is essential any other language is an asset  
  • Personal characteristics: team player with the ability to also work independently, excellent communication and multi-tasking skills, organisational talent, flexibility and openness, creativity and can-do mentality 
  • Hybrid working at the ERGaR desk in Brussel’s (office shared with GIE), with willingness to occasionally travel within Europe 

ERGaR offers you: 

  • A fascinating, diverse, interdisciplinary, and challenging role in the energy sector, in the rapidly expanding field of renewable gases 
  • A dynamic and international environment in a future-oriented association with a flat management structure which provides space for personal initiative and creativity  
  • A flexible workplace  
  • Competitive salary  
  • Meal vouchers 
  • Flexible hybrid working conditions 

If you enjoy taking on personal responsibilities and working with an international, energetic team, submit your application to the Tim Hamers (tim.hamers@ergar.org) by 31/01/2025, quoting “Application – Policy Officer” in the email subject.  

Your application should include a cover letter and a  CV.  

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, ERGaR has a legal duty to protect any information collected from applicants. Information contained in applications may be privileged or confidential and intended for the exclusive use of the recruiting process. 

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