Policy & Advocacy Officer

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Company Description

The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) is the global association for the decentralised renewable energy industry, uniting more than 185 members and catalysing private sector-driven markets for sustainable electricity services, creating jobs and powering equitable green economies in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Job description

ARE is recruiting a Policy & Advocacy Officer, reporting to the Director of Policy & Business Development.

About the role:

1. Policy formulation & campaign management

• Conceptualise and drive policy and advocacy campaigns on topics related to renewable energy, energy access, green jobs, climate change
• Draft advocacy materials, such as policy and technical publications, articles, speeches
• Develop consistent messaging and formulate ARE positions
• Represent ARE in high-level policy fora
• Increase ARE’s visibility in and relations with relevant media and communication outlets
• Monitor and influence policy developments in target markets and with key partners

2. Stakeholder management

• Manage working groups of key stakeholders
• Enhance relations with key public sector bodies, governments and foundations, and develop new ones
• Liaise with ARE partners on international and national policy topics, develop partnership agreements/MoU’s
• Work with communication colleagues to design impactful campaigns
• Manage one or several Policy & Advocacy Intern(s) and/or Assistant(s)

3. Fundraising & member development

• Help raise funds for new policy & advocacy activities
• Support the drafting of concept notes, project proposals and tender applications
• Acquisition and retention of ARE Members (particularly non-profits, NGO, government entities and research institutions)

About you:

• Fluent in written and spoken French and English (native speaker or equivalent)
• Excellent writing, editing and reviewing skills
• Ability to provide clear and concise deliverables under time pressure
• Rigorous attention to detail and ability to take ownership of activities and projects
• Proactive mindset and can-do attitude
• ≥ 3 years of experience in similar role(s)
• University degree in public affairs, journalism, political science, law, economics or other relevant studies
• Right to live and work in Belgium
• Knowledge of other languages (for example Spanish, Portuguese or Swahili) is an asset
• IT literate (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience working for a business association or other non-profit organisation desirable

We offer:

• Full-time job and employment contract for an indefinite period
• Salary package commensurate with experience
• International fast-paced work environment with offices in the heart of Europe
• Making a difference by advancing both renewables and energy access worldwide
• Working with highly motivated colleagues in a growing team
• Space to develop management capabilities and on-the-job training
• Possibility to travel both in EU and target markets

How to apply:

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should address their application (CV + 1-page Cover Letter indicating earliest possible starting date and salary expectations) with the subject line “Application: ARE Policy & Advocacy Officer” to Jens Jæger, Director of Policy & Business Development, ARE (are[at]ruralelec.org) no later than 13 February 2022 (23:59). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline:

13 February 2022