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Policy officer – climate and industry

European Commission · Brussels, Belgium

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This post in plain words

This job is in Unit C1 of the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) in Brussels. The officer will help shape policies that support the cutting of carbon emissions in industry while keeping EU industries competitive.

Contract agent

Can you apply?

The notice does not state nationality rules or age limits. Check the eligibility page linked in the notice before applying.

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Languages
Good communication and drafting skills in many languages, especially English. No specific level is stated.
Education
Bachelor's degree · University degree in engineering, environmental science, economics or similar.
Experience
Experience in a policy field or job directly relevant to industrial decarbonisation. No number of years is stated.
Contract
Contract agent, function group IV (contract agent 3b). The duration is not stated in the notice.

What they ask for:

  • University degree in engineering, environmental science, economics or similar.
  • Experience in a policy field directly relevant to industrial decarbonisation.
  • Strong analytical and organisational skills, with an eye for detail and numbers.
  • Ability to work in Excel.
  • Good communication and drafting skills, especially in English.
  • Service-oriented, good team player, and able to work autonomously.

What you would do

  • Assess and advise on issues important for industrial decarbonisation.
  • Work with colleagues across the Commission on industrial decarbonisation policies.
  • Help develop lead markets, such as carbon footprint labels and green procurement.
  • Contribute to policy files of other DGs, such as energy market rules and circularity.
  • Support work on the European Competitiveness Fund programme where relevant.

How to apply

Send one PDF with your CV and the completed application form by the deadline. Quote the selection reference in your email. The notice gives an email address for sending the documents.

Good to know:

  • The post is in Brussels, Belgium.
  • The selection reference EC-2026-CLIMA-415719 must be quoted in your application.
  • Unit C1 leads work on the Clean Transition and Industrial Decarbonisation Window of the European Competitiveness Fund.
  • Read the eligibility page linked in the notice before you apply.

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