INETTT Operations Officer in Berlin bei Agora Energiewende
INETTT Operations Officer (f/m/d) in Berlin bei Agora Energiewende
Temporary, Full or part-time · Berlin
The world’s energy systems are changing. Renewable energy has moved from a niche technology to its broad-scale adoption in many countries. Policy makers face new technical, economic, and policy challenges. Understanding this complex transformation is essential for decision-making and ensuring smooth transitions to a clean energy system.
The International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks (INETTT) brings together think tanks supporting energy transitions from around the world. It aims to integrate the perspectives of its members to offer a more diverse view of energy transitions, their drivers and impacts both globally and comparatively between member countries. It offers opportunities to exchange, share, and collaborate on research topics, policy, and strategy, thereby strengthening joint and individual impact, through exchange of lessons learned, leveraging synergies, and capacity building with additional financial resources and skills training.
Under the auspices of Agora, the INETTT Secretariat is responsible for the operation and development of the network. Its success will rely upon energy experts as well as experts in administration. Under the supervision of the Director of INETTT, the Secretariat is looking for an:
INETTT Operations Officer (f/m/d)
Full or part-time role (min. 32 hrs; 80%), Berlin-based
In this role, you work directly with the Director of INETTT and team, overseeing day-to-day operations and contribute to the strategic planning for the Secretariat and network development. With high level communication skills, a can-do attitude and a commitment to excellence, the successful candidate will implement and develop processes to develop and maintain the exciting new structure for supporting international cooperation.
- Contributing to the planning for the set-up, management, and development of the INETTT Secretariat (hereinafter called “Secretariat”);
- Developing and implementing standards and tools for internal processes and procedures;
- Serving as focal point responsible for organising the planning and monitoring of programme and project implementation activities of the Secretariat, involving liaison with diverse units in Agora to ensure the smooth running of daily work and forward planning;
- Monitoring the status of programme and project activities, and manage documentation necessary for the successful delivery of the project activities, including reports and programmatic filing and record keeping of the division;
- Drafting, formatting and editing correspondence/presentations and preparing and updating progress reports, briefing notes, graphic and statistical summaries;
- Supporting the preparation of travel by staff of the Secretariat and INETTT members eligible for support;
- Supporting the members of the Secretariat by scheduling meetings and appointments;
- Supporting the organisation of substantive events, including Executive Board meetings and workshops, including agenda preparation, drafting minutes, overseeing budget, travel and logistical aspects;
- Liaising with the relevant units in Agora and member organisations to ensure cohesion of procedures;
- Assisting in proof-reading technical documents.
- An opportunity to work in a mission-driven, highly motivated, and professional team;
- An attractive office space in the center of Berlin and the option of hybrid working with good digital facilities;
- A diversity of working experiences, including professional relationships with colleagues and experts from a variety of countries around the globe;
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement; including access to a mental well-being platform;
- 29 vacation days plus 24 and 31 December as work-free days;
- Weekly breakfast, team events and other get-togethers with colleagues from around the globe;
- Assistance with the visa process for international candidates;
- A full or part-time role with an initial two-year employment contract.
- A desire to actively contribute to global cooperation on the clean energy transition and a general understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to the transition;
- University degree or an educational background plus a minimum of four years relevant work experience;
- A proven track record and expertise in international organisation´s administrative policies and procedures, in particular those related to financial and budgetary management;
- Excellent communication skills, both ver