Technical Director
European Biogas Association
About the Organisation
European Biogas Association (EBA) is a member-led organization representing Europe's entire biogas value chain. With over 300 members in 35 countries, we are a growing and influential voice in the renewable energy sector. Our mission is to support the scale-up of biogases by engaging with policymakers in Europe and emerging markets to reduce barriers and unlock the sector’s full potential.
In addition, the team supports its members with year-round sector monitoring, which in turn supports market knowledge and market development. Based on its objectives and detailed market data, EBA has built up high credibility in the market. Furthermore, EBA is also actively involved in Horizon projects and other programs, coordinated by the technical department.
About the role
As head of EBA’s technical department, you will develop EBA’s technical strategy and coordinate its implementation. You will further increase EBA’s technical knowledge on a range of topics, such as digestate, biohydrogen, biogenic CO2, methanation, and gasification. Furthermore, you will oversee EBA’s flagship technical publications such as the EBA Statistical Report, the European Biomethane Map, the EBA Investment Outlook on Biomethane, as well as EBA’s white papers on dedicated topics. Additionally, you will feed further EBA’s publications with technical information and data and coordinate EBA’s involvement in Horizon Europe and other programs.
Responsibilities
- Manage the technical team and report to the CEO.
- Externally represent the association at EU institutions, as well as towards third parties such as trade associations, and scientific and industry experts.
- Participate in internal and external conferences and (online) events and can represent the association as a speaker.
- Work closely together with the communication, policy teams, and secretariat.
- Set up internal and external workshops and webinars on important technical items for our industry and reach out proactively to our members as well as outside the EBA to liaise, gather, and synthesize information relevant to our sector.
- Responsible for proper project management.
- Responsible for identifying opportunities for new project proposals such as in the Horizon Europe program and collaborating in successfully submitting those.
- Coordinate with the Scientific Advisory Council and Board on a broad range of topics.
Skills, Competencies & Experience
- Minimum 5 years experience in an industry organization, preferably with experience in working for a membership-based association.
- Passionate about the sustainability and energy transition.
- Preferably in-depth knowledge of the European energy market.
- Perfect command of English and at least one other European language. German and any other language are a definite plus.
- Strategic and innovative thinker who understands complexity but can develop practical, implementable solutions.
- Strong analytical skills, numerical reasoning, logical thinking, and eye for detail.
- Ready to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to translate technical items into communication materials.
- Ability to work within a multicultural environment.
- Willingness to travel within Europe.
- Experience in Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe program
- Experience with database software and data visualization tools
- Knowledge of the European Institutions and its decision-making processes
- Contact network in the European energy sector, relevant to biogases
Required Qualifications
- University Degree in a related field of Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Agriculture, or Natural Science.
Compensation & Benefits
- Attractive Benefits Package
- Other Benefits
Conditions of employment
- You need to have the right to work in Belgium.
Working locations
- Avenue des Nerviens 85, 1040 Brussel, Belgium.
How to apply
- Send an email to Harmen Dekker at [email protected] with a CV and 1 page of a cover letter, Your Name, with the subject line "EBA Technical Director" on 24th February 2025 at 5 PM
Interviews
- Only Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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