Junior Consultant (Europe), Carbon Capture

Position Title: Junior Consultant (Europe), Carbon Capture

Reports to: Europe Policy Manager, Carbon Capture

Type: Part-time (20-40 hours per week), 6-month contract

Location: Remote, flexible within Europe

ABOUT CATF

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a nonprofit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. This is accomplished through research and analysis, public advocacy leadership, and partnership with the private sector. CATF is highly respected for its deep expertise and research on energy and industrial systems and potential strategies, technologies, and policies that can radically shrink their impact on the planet’s atmosphere. Our team of experts and advocates (and global network of subject matter experts and civil society partners) put this research and knowledge into action by designing and enacting public policies that drive toward zero emissions. We also support policies and work directly with private industry to innovate in technology to make the path to zero emissions swift and affordable. CATF has offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and Brussels, with staff working virtually around the world.

ROLE

The Junior Consultant will work in coordination with the Carbon Capture Europe Policy Manager working closely with the broader Carbon Capture Program and European Advocacy teams, as well as other CATF Program teams and functions on an as-needed basis. The Junior Consultant will also collaborate with external stakeholders and partner organizations, as required, to help execute strategies in support of CATF’s Carbon Capture Program goals and objectives in the region.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

Policy and regulatory engagement

• Follow relevant policy developments in Europe relevant to the Carbon Capture Program in the EU and in key Member States (Poland and Germany)
• Contribute to the development of policy briefs, fact sheets, and reports to inform and socialize CATF’s positions with key policy stakeholders

Research and analysis

• Develop and maintain tracking tools for monitoring progress across initiatives
• Propose and implement refinements to existing tools to inform strategy
• Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making
• Use outputs from existing tools to produce briefs and/or insight papers

Strategy and program management

• Collaborate with global Carbon Capture Program and EU Advocacy team to develop and refine the overall European carbon capture strategy
• Coordinate a variety of projects and initiatives across regions (e.g. initiatives in Central and Eastern Europe and Germany)
• Organize internal and external meetings, workshops, and events

Stakeholder engagement

• Manage relationships with policymakers, industry stakeholders, NGOs, and media on behalf of CATF
• Facilitate consultations and engagements on both national and European levels
• Support the creation and dissemination of key communications and briefing documents

Skills/Qualifications:

• University degree in any relevant field
• A minimum of three years of experience in program management and administration, including managing meetings and respecting internal and external deadlines; policy analysis and execution experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of the European political and legislative landscape; knowledge of EU/Europe policies is a plus
• Strong interest in climate and energy policies; familiarity with the Fit-for-55 Package is a plus
• Previous experience working on carbon capture is a plus
• Technical modeling experience is a plus
• Proficient in English; additional languages a plus
• Supportive team player and good interpersonal skills, with sense of diplomacy to manage a varied group of stakeholders
• Excellent writing skills
• Passion for CATF's mission

Compensation and Location:

This is a part-time, remote 6-month contract, flexible within Europe.