About the European Climate Foundation

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) was founded in 2008 as a major philanthropic initiative to help tackle climate change by fostering the development of a low-carbon society at the national, European and global level.

 We support over 357 partner organisations to carry out activities that contribute to the public debate on climate action, drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero emissions economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.

About the role

The ECF’s is currently accepting applications for an enthusiastic and highly driven individual to join its team as a speechwriter & research assistant. The speechwriter will work closely with CEO Laurence Tubiana to support her speaking engagements and preparations for teaching classes, which will involve doing research and writing synthesis materials. This role is an exciting opportunity for a graduate / young professional with a sincere interest in climate and energy issues to deepen their knowledge and balance research and operational support at an exciting time for the ECF.

This position reports to the Chief of Staff to the CEO.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting research on issues including climate science, international climate diplomacy, participative democracy, and other issues for the CEO;

• Prepare speaking notes for the CEO’s many high-level meetings and speaking engagements, working with relevant ECF teams;

• Research and drafting assistance for the CEO’s written pieces (op-eds, articles, book chapters, etc.);

• Helping the CEO to prepare for her classes, and general speaking and teaching preparation;

• Develop and manage a database of the CEO’s previous notes and speeches;

• Other ad hoc outreach and research tasks;

• Undertake other reasonable and related tasks, in discussion with the Chief of Staff.

Experience and competencies

• 2 – 5 years of experience;

• A genuine interest in the mission and values of the ECF;

• Strong research and writing skills;

• Fast-learning self-starter comfortable to work in a fast-paced international environment;

• Professional experience or academic background in the fields of communications, energy or environmental issues or EU / international affairs;

• Superior French and English language skills, both written and verbal;

• Ability to work independently and in a team.

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 permanent full-time position.

Location

Paris.

Start date

As soon as possible.

How to apply

Please upload you CV and Cover Letter (both in English!).

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