Regional Director, Europe

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REGIONAL DIRECTOR, EUROPE

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) is seeking a Regional Director for a contracted consultant role based in Europe.
IEEFA is a rapidly-growing NGO/non-profit think tank that conducts research and analysis on financial and economic issues related to energy finance markets, trends and policies. Headquartered in the United States, IEEFA has a global team of analysts and communications personnel, including significant presence in the greater Asia Pacific region and a growing Europe-based team and network of partners. The Europe team works collaboratively with IEEFA colleagues and other organizations both internationally and in the region.
IEEFA produces a significant volume of original research, as well as ongoing analysis and reports on issues affecting energy, and finance industries. Our major research reports, daily commentaries, press coverage, and other resources can be found on our website: www.ieefa.org.
The organization’s research products and commentary are used by a variety of organizations and individuals involved in the energy and finance industry, including investors, just-transition organizations, environmental organizations, business and labor leaders, market analysts, academic researchers and educators, legislators, attorneys and government administrators. IEEFA’s work is widely cited across the mainstream press and in trade publications.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• Demonstrated commitment to IEEFA’s mission to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable and profitable energy economy.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a management role.
• Experience with exercising strategic judgement, flexibility and problem-solving skills within short time frames and in matters where there is little to no precedent.
• Knowledge or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of financial and energy issues related to the fossil-fuel and renewable-energy industries as well as knowledge of how marginalized communities are affected by fossil fuels and climate change.
• A high level of emotional intelligence with the ability to inspire and influence others.
• Excellent mediation, negotiation and interpersonal skills for handling and resolving complex issues.
• Knowledge of requirements, practices, and procedures for developing grant proposals and budgets.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience representing a mission-driven organization in public forums.
• Experience working alongside a global team and a track record of creating inclusive work cultures.
• Experience with campaign strategy development and implementation.
• Business fluency in one or more European languages, in addition to English

The Regional Director, Europe, will serve in a leadership role on IEEFA’s Europe team, working alongside regional and global research and communications professionals to ensure that IEEFA meets its strategic goals. The Europe team is one of five regional teams at IEEFA (including Asia, Australia, North America, and South Asia), all of whom are supported by a centralized administrations staff based in the U.S. The regional leaders all serve on IEEFA’s Global Management Team.
The Europe director manages regional operational functions across research, outreach and communications, with an inclusive, supportive approach that identifies opportunities for continuous improvement. The Europe team currently consists of five research analysts and two communications professionals.