Policy Officer (ETS/Industrial Decarbonisation/Steel Sector)
Purpose of the position
We seek an analytical, strategic and enthusiastic policy officer to support our work on the European carbon market, with a particular focus on the decarbonisation of the steel industry.
The position will have a strong focus on political advocacy, policy analysis, research and stakeholder coordination. The policy officer will report to a thematic lead in the policy team while working closely with our industrial decarbonisation expert, data analyst, and the rest of CMW's EU policy team and communications team.
The policy officer will be based in Belgium and work partly from our office in Brussels and remotely from a Belgian residence.
Tasks and responsibilities
* Monitor and analyse relevant climate policy developments and identify policy recommendations
* Write, edit and disseminate information, including research, briefings, and news articles
* Dig deep into technical and complex policy and industry issues, such as ETS steel benchmarks
* Coordinate policy positions and campaign strategies with other NGOs and network partners
* Liaise and interact with relevant stakeholders like decision-makers, business and industry representatives, researchers and funders
* Organise events, webinars and other outreach activities
* Actively support and contribute to Carbon Market Watch's fundraising efforts and reporting requirements
Professional and Personal Attributes
Successful candidates will have a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience, but applications from outstanding candidates with less experience will also be considered.
Ideal candidates should have the following professional qualifications and personal attributes:
Required:
* A strong commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development
* Knowledge of international and/or European political institutions and policymaking
* Demonstrated research and analytical skills, drafting of briefing papers and experience with climate change policy analysis
* Ease with research projects and organising analytical processes
* Ability to work independently and flexibly with team members
* Ability and willingness to build networks among a wide range of stakeholders
* Excellent communication, writing and organisational skills
* Fully proficient spoken and written English. Other languages are an advantage
* Residence in Belgium and ability to work in/from our office in Brussels (generally two days per week combined with home-working
Desirable:
* Expertise in and technical knowledge of the EU steel sector
* Expertise in at least two of the following fields: carbon pricing, compliance carbon markets, industrial decarbonisation strategies
* Experience of working in a relevant research or advocacy role (industry, think-tank, NGOs)
* Proven experience in writing and editing policy and communication outputs, and adapting messages to different audiences (political, technical, media).
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://carbonmarketwatch.org/jobs/policy-officer-ets-industrial-decarbonisation-steel-sector/
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants should send their motivation letter and CV, both in a single pdf document clearly marked with their name, to this link (https://forms.monday.com/forms/689b35feb9837e5bd80d7e3f148579be?r=euc1). The application should outline your motivation, skills, areas of interest and availability.
Deadline to submit your application: 31 May 2026. First (online) interviews will take place in the week of 8 June. Second (in-person) interviews will take place in the week of 15 June. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and applicants must refrain from contacting staff during the recruitment process unless shortlisted.
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