Job Posting – Policy Officer- Energy, Climate, and Global Issues (DEU25.100), Berlin

Key deliverables:

• You will support the Germany Network in delivering its growth, energy and climate objectives, specifically through engaging with the German Government on:
  –Energy Security – including the role of critical minerals and international supply chains in the global renewables transition and in the North Sea.
  –Transport – including the adoption of zero-emissions vehicles, the decarbonisation of maritime and aviation sectors, and connectivity between the UK and Germany.
  –Global Issues – including health issues such as pandemic preparedness and response, antimicrobial resistance and domestic health cooperation, as well as cooperation on agriculture and veterinary trade.
• You will also take forward special projects that support the goals of the Global & Economic Issues section, as appropriate.

To deliver on these goals, you will:

• Support Whitehall colleagues in their engagement with Germany, advising on German priorities and local perspectives, including through briefing for ministers and senior officials.
• Maintain a strong understanding of German policy debates including through the cultivation of strong political, business, academic and civil society stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on Germany’s engagement with regional partners and their influence in the EU and wider European region on relevant issues.
• Plan and implement Embassy-run events.
• Support engagement with Germany’s regional authorities and non-Government actors.
• Support Ministerial and official visits from the UK. This could include organising visit agendas, logistical tasks, coordinating with media colleagues.
• Support the Network´s wider objectives and activities, working with trade and investment colleagues and other teams.
• Contribute to wider Embassy work through corporate activity, including crisis work.

The role will need to respond flexibly according to pressures and demands on the team and the embassy, and the post holder will be expected to be agile and shift responsibilities where needed.

Our ideal candidate has: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, for instance, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Relations, Climate and Environment Science, etc.
• A minimum of 2+ years of experience working for an organisation in a relevant field, for example, working for/with national or regional government, international organizations or agencies, preferably in climate change/energy.
• Proficiency in German and English language skills (written and spoken, minimum required C1 under the CEFRL or equivalent);
• Excellent IT skills, especially standard MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• The ability to work independently but also with colleagues and contacts in the immediate and wider teams as appropriate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A good understanding of German politics and policy relating to the role.
• A fundamental understanding of UK politics and policy relating to the role. 

Good to have: 

• Experience organising events and senior visits.
• Strong understanding of energy and climate policy, international trade, the economics of renewables or a field of study related to the role.
• Knowledge or worked experience of the European Union and its institutions, and/or of the Bundestag or German Federal Government ministries (in particular, those relevant to this role).
• Knowledge or worked experience of the UK parliament or Civil Service.
• Experience of managing diverse and senior level relationships.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field.