Policy Officer in Green Transitions

European Union - EU

Consultant Closes 24 Apr 2026 3 days left

Overview

Policy Officer positions in DG RTD - European Commission focusing on green transition-related R&I programming activities within the Horizon Europe Framework Programme.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support R&I programming activities within the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment).
  • Provide feedback to green transition policy development.
  • Contribute to the development and deployment of EU funding/financing instruments for green transition solutions.
  • Engage with policy development on circular economy, bioeconomy, food systems, biodiversity and natural capital, Earth observation, ocean, seas and water.
  • Support general activities of the Unit, including preparations for the next Horizon Europe Framework Programme and the future European Competitiveness Fund.
Required Experience
  • A minimum of 3 years work experience.
  • Background or qualifications in at least two or a mix of the following fields: green transition and environmental policy making, green transition-related research and innovation, and economics and finance as applied to green transition innovation and scaleup.
  • Experience in EU policy processes and the Commission's internal procedures would be beneficial.
  • A good command of Excel and other relevant IT tools will be considered as an asset.
Qualifications

• Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma.

Other Details
Languages Required
• Have a thorough knowledge (minimum level C1) of one of the 24 official languages of the EU. • AND have a satisfactory knowledge (minimum level B2) of a second official language of the EU, to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
The duration of the first contract will be 1 year. Subject to the interest of the service, the contract may be renewed one or more times up to a maximum duration of 6 years.
Work Modality
possibility of teleworking
Remuneration
The grade or proposed grade range, as well as the step in that grade, will be defined on the basis of the candidates’ previous professional experience. The pay of staff members consists of a basic salary supplemented with specific allowances, including, where applicable, expatriation and family allowances.
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