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 500 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 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.

The ECF Poland Programme works with a wide range of partners in civil society, think tanks, business and academia to support positive action towards the green transition in Poland. We work to build political will for more ambitious action on climate change; and to develop solutions to the policy and practical challenges to decarbonisation of the entire economy.

The ECF Poland Programme is working closely with several ECF sectoral programmes incl. Transport/Energy efficiency of buildings/Heating systems to develop a major project on fast-tracking decarbonisation of these sectors and the successful candidate for this position will help in shaping strategies for these markets in Poland.

If you like to strategically think future back and want to make a real impact, the ECF Poland is the team to join.

Key responsibilities

This job offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development and expansion of ECF’s programme in Poland, and to influence the climate debates in Poland and Europe.

The post holder will play a key role in providing strategic advice, dealing with grant management, representing ECF externally as required, and monitoring and evaluating the progress of different work streams. There will be direct engagement with other ECF programmes, partners and funders in designing and aligning strategies.

The Senior Associate will be responsible for:

• Strategic implementation: supporting the Transport/Energy efficiency of buildings/Heating systems and Poland Programme Directors in implementing ECF’s strategies for these sectors. Senior associate will contribute to the broader strategy for ECF in Poland on issues related to Transport/Energy efficiency of buildings/Heating systems (f.i. air quality, energy poverty), engaging with grantees and partners; monitoring and evaluating progress and impact of initiatives and grants; and acting as a liaison to report regular progress to external partners

• Grant-making: developing the scope of work for different ECF projects; soliciting proposals from potential partners and commissioning studies from consultants; which will be validated by the directors responsible for the budget concerned

• Project management: supporting the Directors to monitor ECF’s Poland and Transport/Energy efficiency of buildings/Heating systems strategies and grants, and the delivery of key work stream deliverables through frequent communication with partners, colleagues and funders, ensuring accountability

• Research activities & prospecting: supporting the ECF directors in scoping the landscape around local and national climate politics and advocacy, as well as identifying potential new projects & grantees

• Internal coordination and communication:  She/he will liaise with other ECF programmes where appropriate, including the organisation’s operations and communications teams to ensure proper and timely dissemination of information, and consistency and complementarity of different projects and work streams

• Networking: building partnerships with key individuals across the policymaking, business and civil society communities in Poland and Europe in highly diversified environment; convening meetings; representing ECF at meetings and organising follow-up

We are looking for a candidate who has 5-8 years of experience of delivering impact in influencing an area of policy for at least one of these three sectors (Transport/Energy efficiency of buildings/Heating systems), with a preference for those who have successfully made a strong positive impact on climate change.

The following attributes are sought by applicants:

• A genuine interest in the mission and values of the organization

• A university degree in a related subject

• 5-8 years’ experience in either a public authority, a civil society organization, or a company working in these fields

• Experience with advocacy/public affairs projects and coordination with PR/ communication teams

• Excellent knowledge of Poland and EU policy-making processes

• Deep understanding of climate, energy and industrial policies, and the interest in this area to engage at a technical level with the policy detail

• Strong stakeholders' management and networking skills that enable effective collaboration with a diverse group of partners

• Agile leader, with the ability to follow through with smart and adaptive implementation of plans

• Structured, driven and able to manage many processes simultaneously

• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills

• Enthusiastic personality, with a positive, can-do attitude

• Excellent command of Polish and English (both spoken and written); additional European languages a bonus

What we offer

• The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work

• A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself

• A full-time permanent contract.

Location

Poland

How to apply

Please upload the following documentation in English

• CV

• cover letter

All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.