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Background on SolarPower Europe

SolarPower Europe is a member-led association representing the European solar PV sector. SolarPower Europe’s aim is to ensure that more energy is generated by solar than any other energy source by 2030 and lead our members to make solar the core of a smart, sustainable and inclusive energy system. We are an award-winning association and have over 200 members spanning 35 countries. We aim to produce thought-leading energy market analysis and support the business of our members through creative and successful advocacy campaigns.

Through the Lifecycle Quality Workstream, SolarPower Europe has developed several reference documents to help increase quality in the solar industry. These include the EPC Best Practice Guidelines, the O&M Best Practice Guidelines and the Asset Management Best Practice Guidelines. SolarPower Europe is also committed to promoting the energy transition globally. Our Emerging Markets Workstream is involved in a number of countries outside Europe with the aim to identify and create solar business opportunities. We are cooperating with organisations such as the European Commission, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Solar Council as well as local industry associations around the world to promote solar, share industry best practices and accelerate the energy transition in countries outside Europe. The association is also involved in several donor-funded international cooperation and research programmes. Ongoing programmes SolarPower Europe works with include GET.invest, the EU-India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership (CECP), the Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF), the German-Jordanian Energy Partnership and the Horizon 2020 research programme TRUST-PV.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented person to assist in our growing International Cooperation Department. The Business Advisor will coordinate the Lifecycle Quality Workstream’s activities and make sure its reports are delivered in a timely and quality manner. The Business Advisor will also provide support to the implementation of the association’s international project activities such as drafting reports and papers on topics related to solar energy technology, policy, markets and international trade. To be a successful Business Advisor, you will need to be able to effectively coordinate working groups, work on tight deadlines, have a good understanding of policy, business, technical aspects of solar energy and markets, and have excellent writing skills. A Master’s degree in a related field and at least three (3) years of relevant experience is required for consideration.

We offer a dynamic working environment within a close-knit and multicultural team in Brussels. This position is a perfect opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual to work in a continuously evolving market and develop knowledge of solar PV while building up a global network.

Job responsibilities:

• Coordination of the Lifecycle Quality Workstream: a working group consisting of more than 200 individuals from over 100 member companies, with multiple reports and other deliverables each year. The Business Advisor will be in charge of preparing, moderating, executing and following up on the working group meetings, coordinating with members, ensuring that members’ input is delivered on time, copyediting and structuring reports (in particular the Best Practice Guideline) and other deliverables.
• Researching and drafting high-quality reports, papers and articles on topics related to solar energy technology, policy, markets and international trade.
• Conceptualisation, moderation/execution of webinars, workshops or study tours around topics related to solar energy.
• Supporting the Emerging Markets Task Force to deliver high-quality market reports and technical papers in a timely manner.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations and relevant materials in relation to various topics related to solar energy.
• Create, maintain and extend a strong network in the field of international development cooperation in renewable energy.
• Contribute to the content of SolarPower Europe’s communication channels such as the newsletter, social media, website.
• Contribute to SolarPower Europe’s business development and member recruitment and retention especially in the field of emerging markets.
• Supporting the acquisition of new assignments and contracts and the preparation of project proposals.
• Performing any other tasks or duties required as applicable.

The Business Advisor will report to the Director of Global Affairs.

Profile:

• A university degree in a relevant discipline such as International Relations, International Development Cooperation, Economics, Political Science, Renewable Energy or similar.
• Demonstrated knowledge about renewable energy technology, markets, policy, regulation.
• At least three (3) years of professional experience at a relevant organisation such as a solar/renewable energy company or association, or an international organisation, in a relevant field related to renewable energy.
• Demonstrated experience with coordinating working groups, and writing and editing reports.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Good networking skills.
• Fluency in English and at least one of the following languages: French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic. Other languages are an asset.

Application:

A CV (maximum 2 pages) and a one-page motivation letter should be sent to m.heisz@solarpowereurope.org until COB 17th March, 2021 quoting “Business Advisor” in the subject line.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

For more information on SolarPower Europe, please visit www.solarpowereurope.org

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