Trade and Economic Advisor

WindEurope

Length of contract
2 years

About the Organisation

WindEurope is the voice of the wind industry in Europe, advocating for wind energy's role in achieving a sustainable, low-carbon future. The organization represents the full wind energy value chain, including manufacturers, developers, utilities, operators, and research organizations. WindEurope works to shape energy policy, promote the growth of wind energy, and foster collaboration across the industry. It plays a key role in advancing the use of wind power, providing research, organizing events, and supporting innovation to help achieve Europe’s renewable energy goals.

WindEurope is the voice of the wind industry, actively promoting wind energy across Europe. We have over 600 members from across the whole value chain of wind energy: wind turbine manufacturers, component suppliers, power utilities and wind farm developers, financial institutions, research institutes, and national wind energy associations.

About the role

WindEurope Trade and Economic Advisor role typically involve providing strategic advice and support on trade and economic policy issues related to the wind energy sector. The advisor works on policy analysis, market intelligence, and advocacy to support the growth of the wind energy industry in Europe. 

Responsibilities

• Track, analyze, and report on trade statistics for wind energy components and materials;
• Monitor trade policy and trade law developments in the EU and internationally that are relevant to the wind energy sector;
• Support the development of WindEurope’s positions on relevant legislation including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), and the Clean Industrial Deal;
• Analyze the impacts of and the changes to relevant financial instruments and strategies developed by organisations such as the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD);
• Support in the organization of relevant WindEurope Working Groups and Task Forces;
• Attend and represent WindEurope at conferences and workshops, ready to travel abroad within Europe and occasionally working outside normal working hours;
• Support members by answering their queries or redirecting them to other teams where appropriate.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

• Previous professional experience of 2 - 4 years in a trade and competition-related role is a plus.
• Good level of knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint;
• Experience in the use of trade data platforms such as Eurostat would be an advantage.
• Excellent level of English (written and spoken);
• Second European language is preferred;
• Understanding the Chinese language is an asset.
• Outgoing personality with a passion for building and nurturing relationships;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and when presenting;
• Able to deliver in highly time-constrained situations or where deliverables can change at short notice;
• Proactive, creative, and flexible work ethic;
• Computer literate Good level of knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master’s Degrees in Business Administration, Marketing, Energy, and related fields.

Compensation & Benefits

• Remuneration Package
• Extra-legal Advantages 
• Transportation Allowance
• Meal Vouchers

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the Brussels office and remotely

How to apply

• Send an email to [email protected] with a CV and a cover letter by 7th February 2025 at 5 PM

Interviews

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview

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