About the European Climate Foundation
The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the development of a net-zero emission society at the national, European and global level.
We support over 300 partner organisations to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.
The ECF is brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are focusing on engaging and hiring great people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us.
Context of the role
The ECF Germany Programme works with a wide range of partners in civil society, think tanks, politics, business and movements to support positive action on climate and energy in Germany. We aim to cluster our work not based on political spectrums but on ways to archive more climate ambitions. We reach out from conservatives to climate movements and are open for new approaches to foster climate protection. We work to build political will for more ambitious action on climate change as well as ensuring a just climate transition. Our aim is to strengthen and broaden the climate action coalition with different means and by different partners.
Key responsibilities
This job offers an excellent opportunity to engage with and support a major ECF programme at an important stage in the development of the climate and energy debate in the Germany and Europe. The postholder will work in close cooperation with the Germany Programme Director and Manager in support of the programme’s objectives and day-to-day activities. You will also be part of ECF’s effort to move the energy sector beyond carbon involving efforts on the phase-out of coal and fossil gas as well as strengthening renewables energies as integral part of future sustainable economies. You will be given room to grow and develop topical expertise. The Associate will be responsible for:
Experience and competencies
What we offer
Location
Berlin, Germany
Candidates need to be in the possession of a work permit for the work location in case applicable.
Start date
As soon as possible
How to apply
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