Policy Officer, Sustainable Finance

WWF, the global conservation organisation, is looking to fill a full-time position, in its European Policy Office (WWF EPO) to work as a:

Policy Officer, Sustainable Finance
Location: 
WWF European Policy Office in Brussels, Belgium.
Main responsibilities:
The Policy Officer, Sustainable Finance will focus on three main areas of work:

1. Public export credits for coal: The OECD and the G7 committed to discuss how to curb public export credits for coal in order to fight climate change before the climate COP21 in December 2015. This needs an EU position as a first step, followed by an OECD compromise;
2. Private investments in the coal sector: Some mainstream investors started to divest from coal companies for both climate/ethical and economic/financial reasons. WWF is developing a robust rationale to engage with investors on the issue;
3. Private investments and climate change: There are many EU regulations shaping the framework for EU private finance, but so far they fail to integrate low carbon requirement aiming at ensuring consistency of investment portfolios with the 2°C climate limit. WWF is willing to identify and map the most relevant EU regulations / policies and stakeholders for that purpose.

The  Policy Officer, Sustainable Finance will support the team leader in organising and coordinating WWF EPO’s activities and policy work related to the three above mentioned areas. This involves support in coordinating the strategic planning / development of relevant materials and expertise (briefings, in depth work on targeted issues, etc.) / advocacy activities / support to communication activities with the communication team / coordination with national WWF offices and other relevant organisations, etc.
What you need:
Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree and/equivalent work experience in finance, environmental policies and law, and preferably on climate and energy policies;
• Experience and training in project management and coordination.

Required Skills and Competencies

• At least two year experience on financial issues and/or on energy/coal/climate issues
• A good understanding of  the ‘European political system’ and the EU-based institutions
• Strong strategic and analytical skills
• Capacity to take initiative
• Excellent word processing skills in MS-Word, MS-Excel MS-PowerPoint
• A positive manner with team-building skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Networking experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English, with good French, other
     languages an advantage
• Sympathetic to non-governmental organisation styles of work and procedures
• Adheres to WWF’s values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.

How to apply?

Email a cover letter and CV to epo.recruitments@wwf.eu

Deadline for applications: 27 February 2015. 
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.