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Policy Officer – European Competitiveness Fund

European Commission (Directorate-General for Climate Action, DG CLIMA) · Brussels, Belgium

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The Policy Officer will help prepare the programming of the Clean Transition and Industrial Decarbonisation Window of the proposed European Competitiveness Fund. The job is in Brussels, in unit CLIMA.C.1, which leads this work while dedicated staff are being hired.

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Languages
Very good command of English and knowledge of other languages
Education
Bachelor's degree · University degree, preferably in STEM, economics or law
Experience
At least 5 years of professional experience in a related field
Contract
Contract agent, function group IV (Contract Agent 3b); duration not stated

What they ask for:

  • University degree, preferably in STEM, economics or law.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in a related field.
  • Experience in project development or preparing EU funding proposals.
  • Strong analytical, organisational, diplomatic and drafting skills.
  • Very good command of English and knowledge of other languages.

What you would do

  • Support the Window Chair in organising and coordinating its work.
  • Coordinate work with other DGs and join interservice processes.
  • Engage stakeholders and consult Member States on programming.
  • Help draft the work programme and its further implementation.
  • Assess programming proposals from other relevant services.

How to apply

Send one PDF with your CV first and the completed application form second, by the deadline, to the contact named in the notice. Quote the selection reference EC-2026-CLIMA-527215.

Good to know:

  • The work starts in the early phase of a new EU funding instrument.
  • Knowledge of EU budget funding rules is an advantage.
  • The job involves working both in a team and on your own.
  • Candidates must show a strong motivation to work on climate policies.

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