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EU Project Officer
Position Summary
Euroheat & Power is the European association promoting sustainable heating & cooling, focusing on district heating and cooling (DHC) solutions. It represents 160+ members in more than 30 countries worldwide, including national DHC associations in the European Union, utilities operating DHC systems, manufacturers, research institutes, consultants and other organisations involved in the DHC sector.
The focus of your work

Euroheat & Power, the international association for District Heating & Cooling (DHC), seeks a Project Officer.

The selected candidate will support the DHC+ team in managing a growing portfolio of EU-funded projects (LIFE, Horizon Europe) and carrying out related tasks. Projects range from renewable heating and cooling to integrated energy systems and digitalisation. The selected candidate will be responsible for implementing a few EU projects (approximately 3 – 4 projects) and supporting the day-to-day operation of our organisation together with other colleagues.

 


Project Officer responsibilities:

Reports to the Director of Innovation and Sustainable Finance and Innovation Manager.

 

 

EU project management 90% 

  • Responsibility for EHP/DHC+ participation in selected EU-funded projects. EJP’s typical role in EU projects is communication and dissemination (as WP leader or partner), education and training, and policy uptake.
  • Management of responsibilities and tasks within each project, such as communication strategy development and implementation, physical and online event organisation, replication, knowledge transfer, and education activities, as well as stakeholder engagement and policy recommendations drafting.
  • Administrative management of each project including drafting deliverables as well as technical and financial reports.
  • Representation of EHP/DHC+ at project meetings and events, online and in-person presentations around Europe – several trips per year are foreseen.
  • Support in the development of new projects, building consortia, and highlighting funding opportunities for DHC+ members.

 

 

Day-to-day operation and support of EHP and DHC+ 10% 

  • Support the work of the DHC+ secretariat and ensure effective information sharing, cooperation, and communication with DHC+ and EHP members.
  • Actively engage members and other relevant EU-funded projects. 
  • General DHC+- and EU project-related communications and support: 
  • Provide input to EHP/DHC+ events, newsletters, and general communication activities.
  • Support and coordination of internal task forces/working groups.
  • Support the development of EHP/DHC+ in its daily work.

 

Skills
  • Strong communication skills. Familiarity with content management systems (such as WordPress, Preside) and communication /design programmes (such as Canva, InDesign and Photoshop) is an asset. 
  • Passionate about sustainable energy – previous experience in the energy sector is a plus.
  • Capable of working both alone and in a team.
  • Highly autonomous, meticulous and organised. 
  • Creative, proactive and reliable.
Requirements
  • At least 1-2 years of proven experience in EU-funded projects management/implementation.
  • Experience in the field of communication, preferably as a communication and dissemination work package leader. 
  • Knowledge of EU R&D&I policy and related funding programs and their rules (mainly Horizon Europe, Life, Erasmus+).
  • Excellent English (written & spoken), another language is a plus. 

 

 

 

We offer:

  • Full-time job in a dynamic & growing sector, involvement in a wide range of responsibilities & projects with a high level of independence.
  • Excellent team spirit in a multicultural environment.
  • Flexible home working policy (office presence minimum 2 days/week).
  • Working from abroad possibility (around 60 days a year)
  • Salary package, Lunch Vouchers, Net Representations Costs, Ecochèques, Transportation Reimbursement (legal level), DKV insurance & Eligibility for bonus scheme. 
How to apply?

Please apply by sending your CV together with a short cover letter and proven track record of involvement in EU projects to dhcplus@euroheat.org with subject line "EU Project Officer" until February 10, 2025 at the latest. 

 

Further Information
For more details about Euroheat & Power and our ongoing projects, explore our website at www.euroheat.org 

 

Download the vacancy here.

Policy Advisor
Position Summary
Reporting to the Policy Director, you would support Euroheat & Power’s advocacy efforts. Your purpose is to help shape the EU policy framework, to support the growth of a sustainable district heating and cooling sector. You would actively contribute to advocacy strategies and activities, developing compelling materials and engaging with key stakeholders, including policy-makers.
The focus of your work

Euroheat & Power is the European association promoting sustainable heating & cooling, focusing on district heating and cooling solutions. It represents 150+ members in more than 30 countries worldwide, including national DHC associations in the European Union, utilities operating DHC systems, manufacturers, research institutes, consultants and other organisations involved in the DHC business.

 

The decarbonisation of heating and cooling is critical to delivering Europe's energy and climate objectives. The heating sector represents 50% of Europe's energy demand and remains highly dependent on fossil fuels. Without a doubt, heating & cooling is the next EU energy policy arena to achieve the European Green Deal objectives and become climate-neutral by 2050 at the latest. Locally owned and a flagship of the European industry, district heating and cooling (DHC) will be critical to further decarbonise heating & cooling (enabling the uptake of renewable and recovered heat sources) and contribute to strengthening Europe's energy resilience and security. The DHC industry has tremendous potential to grow in Europe and could provide up to 50% of the heat demand by 2050!

 

In 2019, our sector pledged to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, and the recently adopted Energy Efficiency Directive set a clear decarbonisation pathway to reach that. Working with European and national policymakers, Euroheat & Power’s core mission is to ensure that its members and community achieve this goal, and benefit from the appropriate EU framework to develop renewable and sustainable solutions.

 

On this journey, we need committed and talented people! 

 

Join a great working environment, and a dynamic, fun and multicultural team, and make your mark in Europe’s energy and climate transition.

 

 

 

The focus of your work

  • Support the association’s advocacy strategies in coordination with the Policy Director;
  • Manage advocacy activities on priority energy policy areas, including renewables, waste heat, energy efficiency and buildings;
  • Monitor, analyse and advise on policy developments;
  • Develop written materials (policy papers, briefings, consultation responses, newsletter, etc.) for internal & external dissemination;
  • Support the activities of the internal Energy Policy Committee;
  • Lead internal Task Forces’ & Working Groups’ meetings;
  • Develop and nurture good relations with European Institutions, stakeholders and the wider international community;
  • Represent the sector at external events;
  • Contribute to our weekly team and staff meetings with ideas and insights;
  • Any other task required in your work by your Policy Director or Managing Director.
Skills
  • You are a quick learner with strong organisational and project management skills;
  • You are a team player, flexible, proactive and capable of working independently;
  • You have exceptional written and verbal English; other languages are an asset;
  • You are service-oriented and strive to meet the needs of Member Organisations.
Requirements
  • You have at least 3 years of relevant experience in EU public affairs (either within a trade association, a company, an EU institution or similar) and a good understanding of how the EU institutions work;
  • You have an academic background in Political Science, International Relations, or in a relevant field;
  • You have a robust knowledge of major EU energy and climate legislative files;
  • Very good oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively engage with both broad and technical audiences;

 

 

 

We offer

  • Permanent contract in a dynamic & growing sector, involvement in a wide range of responsibilities & 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 & Eligibility for bonus scheme;
  • Excellent team spirit and flexible working environment;
  • Flexible home working policy (office presence minimum 2 days/week);
  • Possibility of working from abroad (around 60 days a year).
How to apply?

How to apply?

Please address your motivation letter (maximum one page) and curriculum vitae to Pauline Lucas (pl@euroheat.org) with the subject “Policy Advisor”. Your letter should outline your suitability and motivation for the position. 

Deadline: 24 February COB. 

Start date: As soon as possible 

 

Further Information

More information on Euroheat & Power and our ongoing projects can be found on our website at www.euroheat.org.

 

 

Download the vacancy notice here.