Vacancies

The Energy Community Secretariat is one of the institutions set up under the Treaty establishing the Energy Community (the "Treaty"). The Energy Community is an international organisation with its seat in Vienna. The Secretariat has overall monitoring, coordinating and administrative functions in regard with the implementation of the Treaty.

In parallel to the contracted/seconded positions, the Energy Community Secretariat offers a limited number of internships for persons who wish to acquire an understanding of the Energy Community’s work or gain experience in the field of their studies / work.

 

Open vacancies

  • Communication and Impact Officer (ref.ECS/04/2024) Vacancy notice
    Application timeline:
    Opening date
     1 March 2024
    Closing date
     1 April 2024
    Additional Information

    Under the supervision of the Director, the Communication and Impact Officer has the following main responsibilities:

    • Serve as the spokesperson for the organization, representing our activities, achievements, and initiatives to the media, stakeholders, and the public,
    • Proactively build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets’ representatives,
    • Manage social media accounts to ensure timely and engaging content to build a target audience for each social channel,
    • Respond promptly and effectively to media inquiries, serving as the point of contact for all media-related issues, and coordinate interviews,
    • Create compelling written content, including press releases, articles, and other written materials to disseminate information about our organization's activities, achievements, and initiatives,
    • Ensure that key messages align with the organization's overall communication strategy,
    • Develop speeches and assist in the coordination of the talking points for the Director,
    • Accompany the Director in various events, conferences, and other relevant locations.

     

    Requirements

    The role requires a strong service-oriented approach, emphasizing data confidentiality and professional ethics. Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills is vital for collaborating in diverse work settings and engaging with various stakeholders.

    Core values and competencies:

    • Professionalism: Demonstrates a high level of competence and ethical conduct in all tasks and interactions,
    • Integrity: Consistently upholds the organization's core values and principles in all actions,
    • Diversity: Respects and values diverse perspectives and contributions, fostering an inclusive work environment,
    • Commitment: Actively contributes to the attainment of organizational objectives,
    • Accountability: Takes ownership of both individual and delegated responsibilities, ensuring their successful completion,
    • Collaboration: Effectively collaborates with colleagues to achieve shared goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working atmosphere,
    • Result-oriented: Drives efforts toward achieving concrete outcomes and measurable results.

     

    Selection criteria

    Eligibility criteria:

    • Citizenship of either EU Member States or of any Contracting Party to the Treaty,
    • Physical capability to fulfil the responsibilities associated with the position,
    • University degree in journalism, communications, or a closely related field,
    • At least 3 years of professional experience in media relations, preferably but not necessarily in energy, climate, environment,
    • Strong media relations skills in international context, securing media coverage, and managing media inquiries,
    • Proven experience in managing successfully social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn),
    • Strong copywriting ability for multiple platforms and audiences (e.g. speeches, articles, reports, social media, website, newsletters),
    • Proficient English language skills, both oral and written, preference will be given to near-native and native English speakers.

     

    Supplementary criteria:

    • Experience in journalism will be considered an asset,
    • Experience as a spokesperson will be considered an asset.

     

    Employment contract

    The Communication and Impact Officer will be offered a contract for three years, with a probation period of 6 months, which may be renewed. The duty station is in Vienna, Austria.

    The salary ranges are defined by the Energy Community budget. For this position, the Energy Community Secretariat offers a minimum tax-exempted salary of EUR 4.737. The final remuneration will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and outcome of the recruitment process.

    Other benefits consist of:

    • 30 annual leave days per calendar year, as well as the official national holidays of the duty station,
    • Up to three work from home days per calendar month,
    • Accident insurance fee coverage of 100%,
    • Health insurance scheme in the form of a monthly reimbursement of up to EUR 500 of the actual cost of the individual health prime,
    • Coverage of individual development and trainings in line with performance appraisal report.

    The terms and conditions of employment adhere to the provisions outlined in the Energy Community Staff Regulations.

    The commencement date of the employment is expected to be as soon as possible, preferably in June 2024.

     

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  • Energy Lawyer (ref.ECS/03/2024) Vacancy notice
    Application timeline:
    Opening date
     1 March 2024
    Closing date
     1 April 2024
    Additional Information

    Under the supervision of the Head of Legal Unit, Energy Lawyer shall be involved in the following tasks:

    • Review compliance of measures taken by the Contracting Parties to the Energy Community Treaty ("the Treaty") with the Energy Community acquis,
    • Contribute to the overall monitoring of the progress related to the implementation of the Energy Community acquis by the Contracting Parties to the Treaty, including the preparation of reports,
    • Assist the Contracting Parties to the Treaty in implementing the Energy Community acquis,
    • Contribute to the enforcement of the Energy Community acquis through the dispute settlement procedure under the Treaty,
    • Maintain the Energy Community case file and organize the procedural aspects of the dispute settlement procedure,
    • Perform analytical work and research on legal issues related to the Energy Community,
    • Follow up actions on the ground of conclusions, decisions and recommendations of the competent Energy Community institutions where tasks to the Energy Community Secretariat have been assigned,
    • Perform any other task, related to the activities of the Energy Community Secretariat as requested by the Head of Unit and the Director.

     

    Requirements

    The role requires a strong service-oriented approach, emphasizing data confidentiality and professional ethics. Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills is vital for collaborating in diverse work settings and engaging with various stakeholders.

    Core values and competencies:

    • Professionalism: Demonstrates a high level of competence and ethical conduct in all tasks and interactions,
    • Integrity: Consistently upholds the organization's core values and principles in all actions,
    • Diversity: Respects and values diverse perspectives and contributions, fostering an inclusive work environment,
    • Commitment: Actively contributes to the attainment of organizational objectives,
    • Accountability: Takes ownership of both individual and delegated responsibilities, ensuring their successful completion,
    • Collaboration: Effectively collaborates with colleagues to achieve shared goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working atmosphere,
    • Result-oriented: Drives efforts toward achieving concrete outcomes and measurable results.

     

    Selection criteria

    Eligibility criteria:

    • Citizenship of either EU Member States or of any Contracting Party to the Treaty,
    • Physical capability to fulfil the responsibilities associated with the position,
    • University degree in law, preferably with a specialisation in European energy law,
    • Robust knowledge of the European energy acquis,
    • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in areas covered by the job description,
    • Proven working experience in drafting legal acts in areas covered by the job description,
    • Excellent command of English.

     

    Supplementary criteria:

    • Professional experience in the EU Member States and/or Energy Community Contracting Parties will be considered an asset,
    • Excellent analytical, legal argumentation and writing skills,
    • Proven experience of working in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment,
    • Capable of performing well under pressure.

     

    Employment contract

    The Energy Lawyer will be offered a contract for three years, with a probation period of 6 months, which may be renewed. The duty station is in Vienna, Austria.

    The salary ranges are defined by the Energy Community budget. For this position, the Energy Community Secretariat offers a minimum tax-exempted salary of EUR 6.473. The final remuneration will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and outcome of the recruitment process.

    Other benefits consist of:

    • 30 annual leave days per calendar year, as well as the official national holidays of the duty station,
    • Up to three work from home days per calendar month,
    • Accident insurance fee coverage of 100%,
    • Health insurance scheme in the form of a monthly reimbursement of up to EUR 500 of the actual cost of the individual health prime,
    • Coverage of selected individual development and trainings.

    The terms and conditions of employment adhere to the provisions outlined in the Energy Community Staff Regulations.

    The commencement date of the employment is expected to be as soon as possible, preferably in June 2024.

     

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