Biofuels Policy Manager

• Lead and support EU advocacy and political engagement to maintain and strengthen restrictions on unsustainable biofuels
• Maintain and expand a network of contacts with policy-makers and T&E members working in this field
• Support national T&E advocacy in favor of an ambitious implementation at the national level
• Build formal and informal coalitions with key industry players, research institutes, and partner NGOs
• Work with civil society partners in Europe, Brazil and Indonesia to translate producer-country evidence into EU policy impact
• Contribute to strategic planning across advocacy, research and communications to maximize policy impact
• Contribute to international advocacy, including at the IMO and ICAO, to limit global demand for harmful biofuels in shipping and aviation
• Write, commission and deliver policy-relevant research on deforestation, land-use and human-rights impacts of biofuel supply chains, supporting evidence-based narratives connecting European biofuel demand to impacts in producer countries
• Produce briefings and op-eds supporting our policy objectives
• Translate complex data into clear, persuasive advocacy materials for EU decision-makers, media and partners
• Manage and coordinate delivery of the EU pillar of a multi-year international biofuels project involving partners in Europe, Brazil and Indonesia, including overseeing project timelines, outputs and partner coordination in line with grant, reporting and MEL requirements
• Act as a key interface between T&E, consortium partners and funders on biofuels-related workstreams
• Support the development of new funding proposals and follow up on existing international grants

• Between three and five years of relevant experience in the field of climate, energy, and/or transport
• Strong knowledge of EU transport decarbonization policy, with demonstrated expertise on biofuels, land-use or supply-chain sustainability
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple partners and deliverables
• Have strong analytical skills, an ability to quickly grasp technical issues, assess data, and have a working knowledge of Excel
• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines
• eager to learn, with a positive and optimistic attitude when faced with challenges
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, and an ability to write in English fluently, accurately and concisely
• Confidence in engaging policymakers, NGOs and other stakeholders in a high-pressure political environment

Other European languages are considered a bonus

• We are an equal opportunity employer and offer competitive salary and benefits
• We commit to the professional development of our colleagues and invest in training from your first day with the organization