Vacant positions

• Monitor, analyse and assess EU policy and legislative developments, including complex and secondary legislation across priority energy, climate and cross-cutting policy files; 
• Develop high-quality written materials (policy briefings, analytical notes, consultation responses) for internal and external use; 
• Support the preparation, coordination and follow-up of our Energy Policy Committee in cooperation with the Policy Director and Policy Advisers; 
• Lead internal Task Forces, including agenda-setting, preparation of background material and follow-up; 
• Contribute analytical input and policy expertise to the work of other departments, including Communications, Projects and Market Intelligence; 
• Contribute actively to weekly team and staff meetings with analysis, ideas and insights; 
• Any other task required in your work by your Policy Director or Managing Director.

•  You are comfortable analysing legislative texts, impact assessments, consultations and technical documentation, and translating them into clear policy insights; 
• You have strong drafting skills and can produce structured, concise and evidence based written materials; 
• You are organised, reliable and comfortable managing multiple files in parallel; 
• You are service-oriented and attentive to the needs of member organisations

• You have 1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience in EU policy analysis, gained in a trade association, EU institution, think tank, consultancy or similar organisation; 
• You hold a Master’s degree in energy systems, public policy, economics, environmental or industrial sciences, or European studies with a strong analytical or technical policy focus; 
• You have a solid understanding of EU legislative processes and demonstrated experience working on complex policy files, including energy, climate or industrial legislation; 
• You have excellent written and verbal English; 

What we offer 

• Permanent contract in a dynamic and growing sector, involvement in a wide range of responsibilities and projects with a high level of independence; 
• Attractive salary package depending on your level of experience, including Lunch Vouchers, Net Representations Costs, Ecochèques, Transportation Reimbursement (legal level), DKV insurance and Eligibility for bonus scheme; 
• Excellent team spirit and flexible work environment; • Flexible work from home policy (office presence minimum 2 days/week); 
• Possibility of working from abroad (around 60 days a year)

• DHC Knowledge Hub: maintain and grow the database of district heating and cooling related resources, ensure the high quality of information, improve its user-friendliness. 
• Education & Training: assist in organisation of our flagship initiatives such as the International DHC+ Summer School and the Student Awards. 
• Skills: engage with the HR departments of our member organisations to maintain and update the DHC Jobs portal; support additional activities related to the Skills4DHC and the DHC Academy project. 
• Knowledge transfer initiatives: support the organisation of the Global District Energy Climate Awards, DHC crash course for cities, and the District Heating Divas network. 
• Research: collect and coordinate inputs from stakeholders, draft reports, contribute to studies and project-related activities on skills and labour shortages.  
• Day-to-day operation and support of EHP and DHC+: support the work of the DHC+ secretariat, participate in meetings and ensure effective information sharing, cooperation, and communication with DHC+ and EHP members. 

• You have experience with digital communication tools (Canva) and social media (LinkedIn). 
• You are a team player, flexible, eager to help and capable of working independently. 
• You are organised, you pay great attention to details, and you are able to keep deadlines. 
• You are a creative communicator with an innovative mindset. 

• You have a Master's Degree in relevant topics. 
• You have a genuine interest in working in clean energy sector. 
• You are fluent in English (written and oral); proficiency in additional EU languages is a plus. 
• You are willing and motivated to work with youth (students and young professionals), local authorities, and empower women. 
• You are eligible to work in Belgium. 

What we offer 

• Fix-term contract for 6-months within a dynamic and supportive organisation (which may be extended or converted to an open-ended contract). 
• Attractive salary package, meal vouchers (average 138 EUR/month), eco vouchers, transportation allowance, DKV insurance, eligibility for the CCT 90 bonus scheme. 
• A collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. 
• Excellent team spirit. 
• Exposure to a wide range of engaging tasks and projects, with opportunities for learning and professional development. 
• Good work-life balance through flexible and hybrid work arrangements.