Seconded National Expert - Foresight Policy Expert (CLIMA-A-2)

DG CLIMA Unit A2- Foresight, Economic Analysis and Modelling- provides strategic foresight into climate policies, by developing and contributing to strategic options for the EU's international and domestic climate action, underpinned by in depth economic and technical analysis and robust data and reporting on progress

We propose a position for a highly motivated Seconded National Expert as part of our team. The post will offer a stimulating experience in one of the core policy areas for DG CLIMA.

The new colleague will focus on international outreach related to modelling, data and analysis for the implementation of domestic climate action and the Paris Agreement and will assist, under the supervision of a Commission official, the international negotiating team on climate change involved in the follow up of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), relating to topics concerning the Global Stocktake and climate mitigation.
The SNE will also contribute to the assessment in quantitative terms of global progress to achieve the climate goals of the Paris Agreement. In particular, the SNE will be involved in outreach towards European and international economic research institutes, policy think tanks and modelling teams, in order to engage counterparts on how analysis and modelling tools can be used to underpin climate policy preparation. The policy officer may also be attributed a specific country or region to follow in this context or follow the work of organizations such as the International Energy Agency or the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) with a focus on climate mitigation.

The Permanent Representation of Austria to the EU points out that ONLY applications submitted by the Permanent Representation will be considered. Interested parties are therefore requested to send application documents (Europass CV, letter of motivation and declaration of approval of the employer) in English by November, 18, 2024 by email tosne.bruessel-ov@bmeia.gv.at.

Only the “Europass CV” form should be used to create the CV. Applicants must state the exact name of the position for which they are applying (e.g. JRC-B-5) in all documents submitted.

For more detailed information on the job profile, requirements and selection procedure, please refer to the detailed vacancy notice below.

Reference: CLIMA-A-2