Executive Director, EU policy coordination & Countries (Central & Eastern E

at  European Climate Foundation

About the European Climate Foundation
The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the development of a net-zero emission society at the national, European and global level.
We support over 1000 partner organisations to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.
The ECF brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are focusing on engaging and hiring great people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us.

EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

• Deep understanding and proven experience at senior level in EU affairs & institutions
• Knowledge of politicalcontext in Central and Eastern Europe
• Political experience at EU or/and in Central and Eastern Europe is a plus
• Strong interest in climate, the environment and related fields
• Demonstrated leadership skills with empowerment of teams and ensuring collaborative mindset
• Embraces teamwork
• Strategic mindset
• Change management sensitivity
• Solution-minded and capacity to adapt in a fast-evolving environment
• Excellent command of the English languages (both spoken and written)
• Experience of working in a multinational environmentExperience of working/campaigning with civil society/stakeholder groups is a plus

• Developmentof an overarching EU strategy that positions ECF to respond to the changing and challenging political context
• Oversee ECF country programmes in Central and Eastern Europe