About ENTSO-E

ENTSO-E is the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity. ENTSO-E coordinates the cross-border system operations, system development and electricity market activities of the 43 electricity transmission system operators (TSOs) which cover 36 countries. ENTSO-E is assigned important tasks in EU legislation, including the development of Europe-wide electricity network development plans, and of more than 10 network codes which themselves become binding European laws.

The ENTSO-E Secretariat in Brussels is the focal point for technical, market and policy questions for all European TSOs in their cooperation with each other, in their joint fulfillment of their legal mandates, and in the intensive interactions with European Commission, regulatory agencies, associations representing network users and other stakeholders. The role of the TSOs and their cooperation in ENTSO-E is crucial to ensuring security of supply; completing the largest and most competitive electricity market in the world; and successfully integrating large volumes of renewable energy into the system.

ENTSO-E applies a project-aligned method of working. This covers the business case, well-defined scope and deliverables, clear roles for decision making and controlling responsibilities and plans for resources, quality and risk management.

The scope and diversity of ENTSO-E’s work has grown rapidly and is expected to grow further with implementation of network codes and the current challenging energy policy discussions.

General position description

Reporting to the Manager Strategy and Communication and cooperating closely with other staff of the Strategy and Communication section. The Strategy and Communication section is responsible for policy, stakeholder interaction, communication, innovation and TSO-DSO interaction. The main responsibility of the position is European energy policy and stakeholder interaction. The successful candidate is expected to work on a full-time basis at ENTSO-E’s Brussels-based Secretariat. Limited travel may be required.

Specific responsibilities and tasks

  • Lead the policy work in the Strategy and Communication section;

  • Provide guidance and delegation to team members on a daily basis for operational activities. Supervise the team members applying internal management and HR processes, including timesheet sign off, balanced scorecards, individual development plan, evaluation and reviews;

  • Lead on ENTSO-E’s interactions with MEPs; coordinate ENTSO-E’s engagement with the Council and in particular the rotating Council Presidencies;

  • Lead/supervise the drafting of ENTSO-E’s annual reports and annual work programs;

  • Lead the stakeholder interaction and member engagement in the Strategy and Communication section;

  • Prepare speeches and presentations for ENTSO-E office holders;

  • Contribute to various projects within the section (regional conferences, dinner debates, strategy workshops, position papers) or in a matrix organisation and contribute to the overall development of ENTSO-E as a part of the team lead community in ENTSO-E;

  • Contribute to the content development of events (webinars, conferences etc.).

Profile

  • Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as political science, economics, international relations or European affairs;

  • At least 5-7 years of relevant work experience;

  • Experience and sound knowledge of the European electricity sector;

  • Project management experience;

  • Fluency in English, spoken and also flawless writing skills (business language is English) + at least one more European language;

  • Excellent communication skills, capability to influence, facilitate and animate decisions and changes;

  • Strong team player but capable of independent work to a high standard;

  • Attention to detail is essential;

  • Excellent organisational skills;

  • Strong IT affinity (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, social media including Twitter, Yammer, LinkedIn, etc);

  • Diplomatic skills in building consensus in a pan-European association;

  • Strong personal values in line with association’s values (excellence, trust, integrity, team and future-thinking);

  • Creativity and openness for new solutions;

  • Lifelong learning approach: willing to deepen sector specific knowledge and to embrace the digitalisation of energy;

  • Experienced in public speaking;

  • The ability to work within a multinational and multicultural professional environment.