Policy Analyst
The European Policy Centre (EPC) looking for a Policy Analyst to join its Sustainable Prosperity for Europe programme to work in Brussels on topics related primarily to the EU’s clean energy transition and industrial decarbonisation.
The successful candidate should have a solid academic background and a good understanding of EU institutions. S/he/x should have a good knowledge of the current EU climate, energy and environmental policy developments. This will be coupled with an interest to engage in and develop cross-sectoral activities. S/he/x should also have experience in organising policy debates and writing papers on EU policies. Contracts are offered on a consultancy basis at local market rates.
The candidate should have the following profile:
• University degree in relevant subjects (e.g. energy and environmental sciences, economics, EU studies, public policy);
• Policy Analyst should have at least two to three years of relevant work experience (other than internships), including in organising events and in policy analysis;
• Demonstrated ability to research, write and present high-quality policy analysis;
• Strong interest in European affairs and commitment to EPC’s mission;
• A good understanding of EU policy developments in energy transition and industrial decarbonisation and a readiness to apply this across different policy areas such as economic security, geopolitics, circular economy, investments, electrification and digital;
• Experience in fundraising, or supporting fundraising initiatives;
• Excellent communication and social skills (oral and written);
• Ability to engage and network with experts and interested stakeholders;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a multi-disciplinary team;
• Dynamic, flexible, reliable and attentive to detail;
• Fluent in English.
The main duties are:
• Developing and implementing the EPC’s activities related to the Clean Industrial Deal, including topics such as clean energy transition and industrial decarbonisation;
• Providing research and organisational support for the Sustainable Prosperity for Europe Programme;
• Research and writing policy analyses;
• Organising events (drafting event proposals, invitations and programmes, identifying and contacting speakers);
• Liaising with external experts and interested stakeholders, as well as building and maintaining a network;
• Supporting fundraising activities for the Programme;
• Producing new ideas and taking initiative on projects and activities.
Candidates who meet the above requirements should upload the following documents in the application form below:
• A one-page application letter, CV and completed task (no more than 500 words) in one document: please write a short analysis about the state of play, challenges and prospects with advancing the clean energy transition and industrial decarbonisation in the EU after the start of the US war against Iran. What would be your key EU policy recommendations for the way forward? Specify if you used AI in the development of the response, which AI tool you used, how you used it and adapted the answers you received from it.;
• Signed reference letter on headed paper of the institution/previous employer complete with contact details for follow up in a separate document.
The documents should be titled: SPFEPolA26 + Document type + NAME SURNAME.
Deadline for applications is Thursday 23 April 2026, however we will review them on a rolling basis. Interviews are planned to commence at the end of April/early May.
The EPC is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and particularly encourage applicants from groups of society that are not well represented in Brussels think tanks, Brussels-based civil society or European policy making.
Applicants should not feel they have to include a photo of themselves in the application document.
Apply : https://www.epc.eu/vacancies/policy-analyst/