The Energy Community Secretariat is one of the institutions set up under the Treaty establishing the Energy Community (the "Treaty"). The Energy Community is an International Organization with its seat in Vienna. The Secretariat has overall monitoring, coordinating and administrative functions in regard with the implementation of the Treaty by the Parties to the Treaty.

Based on the ongoing Energy Community Work Program, the Secretariat looks for a professional who is interested in an engagement opportunity at a position of ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERT (ref.:ecs/environmental/04/2020).

Interested in an international employment opportunity and committed to the core values of our institution:

Professionalism – Integrity – Cultural Sensitivity

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Unit, the Governance Expert has the following main responsibilities:

Review compliance of measures taken by the Contracting Parties to the Energy Community Treaty ("the Treaty") with the Energy Community acquis on environment, in particular on climate topics, environmental impact assessment, strategic environmental assessment, environmental liability and nature protection (“areas of key expertise”);
Contribute to the overall monitoring of the progress related to the implementation of the Energy Community acquis by the Contracting Parties to the Treaty, including the preparation of reports, in the areas of key expertise;
Assist the Contracting Parties to the Treaty in implementing the Energy Community acquis in the areas of key expertise;
Contribute to the assessment of complaints and cases under Article 90 of the Treaty, in the areas of key expertise;
Assist the work of the Ministerial Council’s Environmental Task Force;
Contribute to the development of the nature protection dimension of the Energy Community by the preparation of analyses, strategies and proposals;
Perform analytical work and research on environmental issues related to the Energy Community;
Perform any other task, related to the activities of the Energy Community Secretariat as requested by the Head of Unit or Directors.

The role requires the following competencies and skills from the successful candidate:

An advanced university degree with a specialization on climate, environment, environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental law or similar;
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in environmental matters, including with European Union legislation in that area;
An understanding of the energy sectors as well as an understanding of political and economic issues in Contracting Parties to the Treaty will be an asset;
As English is the working language of the Energy Community, fluency in spoken and written English is indispensable;
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries;
An ability to establish and maintain working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity;
Strong presentation and negotiation skills; proficient computer skills;
Excellent drafting skills.

Employment

The Environmental Expert will be offered a contract for three years, with a probation period of 6 months, which may be renewed. The duty station is in Vienna.

Monthly gross salary will be at a level of EUR 6.644,00 that is an all-inclusive, tax exempted package of remuneration. This basic salary is subject to inflationary adjustments on annual basis. The terms and conditions of employment are based on the provisions of the Agreement between the Republic of Austria and the Energy Community regarding the seat of the Secretariat.

The commencement date of the employment shall be preferably 1 July 2020.

Selection procedure and next steps

According to Article 69 of the Treaty, the Director selects and appoints the staff of the Secretariat.

The Director will be supported in the selection procedure by a Selection Committee established in accordance with item III.15. of the Rules for Recruitment, Working Conditions and Geographical equilibrium of the Secretariat’s staff of the Energy Community. The Selection Committee will agree on the shortlist of candidates meeting best the selection criteria as referred to in this vacancy notice.

Before considered for an appointment by the Director, the successful candidate will undergo a medical examination by the Energy Community’s medical practitioner1.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview to take place in Vienna at the premises of the Secretariat, at an estimated date of 2 June 2020.

Applications and deadline

For applications to be valid, candidates must submit their application using on-line recruitment form for the position. CV’s and motivation letters must be attached. The form is available here: https://www.energy-community.org/aboutus/jobs/vacancies/form_04_2020.html.

Supporting documents (e.g. certified copies of degrees/diplomas, references, proof of experience, etc.) should not be sent at this point but must be submitted at a later stage of the procedure if requested.

Applications have to be sent by 25 May 2020, 17:00 CET (submission date of recruitment form) at the latest.

Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Data Protection

Please note that your personal data will be stored and processed by the Secretariat in line with and for the period required by the purpose of the recruitment procedure.

For this particular position, a reserve list shall be established. The reserve list shall include shortlisted candidates and shall be valid 12 months. The recruitment procedure is deemed to be finalised once the reserve list expires.

The Energy Community Secretariat is committed to protect the right to privacy and has implemented measures to ensure data protection. If you want to learn more or have concerns, please send an email to data-protection@energy-community.org.

Should you encounter difficulties in submitting your application, please, contact recruitment@energy-community.org.

1 In accordance with Article III.7 of the Energy Community Recruitment Rules.

this job offer is not open for applications