eBIO – the voice of the European bioethanol fuel industry – is currently looking for a full-time Research and Communication Executive starting asap to support our Brussels office.

Profile

• Candidates should have a postgraduate degree and a good understanding of European energy and environment issues.
• A minimum of 12 months working experience in research/analysis or communications.
• Experience in a EU related Institution, trade association or Consultancy a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. English native speaker or equivalent. Other European languages a plus.
• Eligible to work in Belgium.

Characteristics

• Self Starter, quality and result oriented.
• Quick learner and team player.
• Computer literate. Knowledge of website management a plus.

Responsibilities
The incumbent will be working closely with the Director for Policy and the Director of Communications

• Monitoring of EU energy and environment affairs and relevant parliamentary committees.
• Research, analysis and strategic advice on energy, environment, climate change and all topics relevant to the activities of eBIO.
• Drafting of policy positions and other communication material; editorial and quality control.
• Managing outreach and communications activities as directed, including the eBIO website.
• Developing and coordinating a network with national bioethanol fuel associations.
• General office management and organising meetings.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work in an exciting and dynamic environment, where you will be empowered to run your own activities.
• Continuous training and professional development.

Electronic applications (CV, application form as well as short motivation letter) should be addressed to jobs@ebio.org by 26 February 2010. Please note that only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.