Manager - Communication

Hiring as soon as possible; location Berlin

This ad will remain open until we have found a suitable candidate; 

Please notice that only full applications as indicated below will be considered.

1. Background

The Renewables Grid Initiative is a unique collaboration of NGOs and TSOs from across Europe engaging in an ‘energy transition ecosystem-of-actors’. We promote fair, transparent, sustainable grid development to enable the growth of renewables to achieve full decarbonisation in line with the Paris Agreement.

We are looking for a Manager – Communication, who can manage a portfolio of communication, event and advocacy activities.

The successful candidate should fit well into our open and international team of smart, driven and creative individuals, bridging intercultural divides between the corporate and non-governmental world. The selected candidate will be based in Berlin and work in our office in Berlin Tempelhof on a wide range of tasks.

2. Specific tasks

The Manager – Communication will work on the following projects and tasks:

• Assuming a collaborative role in RGI’s communication/social team
• Leading on the development of a new media/press strategy for RGI
• Developing RGI’s upcoming podcast activities
• Operational lead of one or multiple ongoing and upcoming events (such as workshops, conferences, webinars, trainings or study tours)
• Leading on or contributing to RGI’s communication activities including writing and/or developing newsletters, press releases, brochures, websites, and social media activities
• Contributing to RGI’s advocacy activities, including development of policy position papers and monitoring of relevant policy processes at European level
• Writing and contributing to fundraising proposals
• Contributing to other ongoing projects at RGI as required

3. Qualifications and skills

RGI seeks a candidate, who is already a resident in Germany, and who actively develops and implements ideas. The ideal candidate should possess the following professional qualifications, experience and personal attributes:

• Documented work experience in similar positions of at least three years, ideally with an international component
• Experience in communications/PR (e.g. in communication departments, media outlets, PR agencies): writing press releases, developing publications, professional use of social media (esp. Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)
• Experience in organising events incl. conferences for upwards of 100 people
• A good understanding of energy, climate and environmental policies at the EU level, as well as an understanding of the related groups of stakeholders and their positions in the European environment
• Good knowledge of public acceptance/engagement processes in the context of large-scale energy infrastructure
• A degree in a relevant field (e.g. media or communication studies, energy economics, political science, European studies)
• Proven experience in project management, including the ability to work on multiple parallel tasks and present in front of large audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (at least one further European language highly desirable)
• Ability to work fully independently and highly efficiently and to structure own work
• Ability and willingness to work closely with other team members and collaborate on other projects
• Interest to engage with various stakeholders from industry as well as from the NGO/non-profit sector and beyond, and to lead respectful and productive discussions with multiple partners
• Fast learning capabilities with ability to quickly understand new issues

4. What we offer

• We are a highly international, diverse and interactive team, continuously creating something new
• We work with our Members from 12 European countries and have an increasing global network.
• We are operating at the heart of an exciting industry that is currently undergoing a massive transformation
• We work at the interface of corporate energy, non-governmental organisations and policymaking

5. Your application

Please address your application to Antonella Battaglini, CEO of RGI. Include a letter of motivation (1 page including an indication of expected salary and first possible available date), a CV, and responses to the two questions under item 6 below. Send your application per email to jobs@renewables-grid.eu.

The starting date for this position is as soon as possible. The position is a parental leave replacement and the contract will run initially for one year with the option of extension. Our office is based in Berlin.

Only candidates with the required qualifications will receive feedback to their application. Only complete applications will be considered.

6. Questions (max. one page each)

1. RGI plans on becoming active in the podcast space going forward. Which strategy would you recommend for us? Which topics should we focus on and why?
2. Describe the challenges of meeting decarbonisation targets while also ensuring a fair and inclusive energy transition process – in particular referring to the European context and the development of large-scale energy infrastructure