Intro Role Type: Full-time employmentLocation: Remote (Spain/Portugal)Are you a policy analyst who is passionate about climate innovation and looking to make a difference?Cleantech Group, the global authority on sustainable innovation, is expanding its team to support its Cleantech for Iberia, the sister initiative of our flagship Cleantech for Europe. This is your chance to actively shape a greener, more innovative EU.Purpose of the role Cleantech for Iberia is an initiative gathering 21 cleantech investors, scale-ups, universities and incubators, and supported by Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy to help the Iberian Peninsula become Europe's next cleantech industrial leader.Launched in 2023, the initiative is the voice of cleantech innovation in the region, publishing research on cleantech investment and identifying a path to Iberia's climate and industrial leadership. We organise events where cleantech and policy leaders discuss how policy can support climate leadership. We orchestrate the cleantech ecosystem across the peninsula to expand deal flow and leveraging investments for the next generation of industries. We are working to define a strong and consistent brand, have launched a web platform and attracted early press coverage.We are looking for a talented, energetic, and collaborative policy analyst to help us expand our coverage of Spain and Portugal's climate, energy and innovation policies. You will be part of a passionate team and regularly interact with a high-level network of innovators, investors, policymakers, NGOs and think-tanks.Responsibilities Research and analyse key policy files and their impact on the scale-up of clean technologies. Remit includes energy policy, climate and carbon policy, standards and regulation, as well as financial instrumentsInform and consult cleantech leaders on their policy objectivesWrite joint policy positions, op-eds and open lettersAdvocate for recommendations with policymakers at national and regional levelPrepare material for workshops and stakeholder meetingsParticipate in regular meetings with wider network of climate think tanks and collaborate on joint initiativesContribute to regular client meetings to update and obtain feedback on progressSupport for in-person and online events, as neededRequirements (you don't need all of these to apply) Bachelor's degree in policy, international relations, economics or other relevant fieldSignificant experience in EU/Spanish/Portuguese energy and/or industrial decarbonization filesExcellent critical thinking, written and verbal communication skillsPast experience in an EU/Spanish or Portuguese government institution is a plusStrong interest in climate/energy innovation and clean technology and willingness to keep up with the latest research and industry developmentsStrong work ethics, self-organization, and autonomy, ready to take on challenges and learn new skillsAbility to work towards deadlinesDesire to develop by giving and receiving feedback to/from other team membersFluent English and Spanish/Portuguese required, additional languages a plusReasons to work at Cleantech Group Build a climate-positive career by fighting for the acceleration and adoption of clean technologies and green investment!Join a friendly, talented and global team present in Europe and North AmericaAccess an unparalleled network of cleantech investors, innovators and policymakersLearning and development actively encouragedOccasional international travel for client work and events around the worldCompetitive salary commensurate with experience#J-18808-Ljbffr
