Agora Industry

As a think tank, Agora Industry is pursuing the goal of achieving a climate-neutral industry sector. With prospectively 50 employees at four locations worldwide, we combine research, dialogue, and public relations in our daily work to find answers to crucial questions. In doing so, we work closely with partners in numerous countries, and we act independently and free of economic or party-political interests. 

Europe and an increasing number of other countries and regions in the world have decided to become climate neutral by 2050 at the latest. This implies the industrial sector reaching climate neutrality within just one generation as part of the broader transformation. While creating tremendous opportunities for investments and clean development, immense efforts are needed to reach net-zero climate objectives, especially for energy-intensive industries such as steel.  

To strengthen our team, we are seeking a 

Project Lead Industrial Decarbonisation of the Global Steel Sector(f/m/d)

Full-time or part-time (minimum 32 hours), based in Berlin 

Providing a crucial material for everyday life, the steel sector’s transition to climate neutrality will be a cornerstone for scaling the uptake of green products. The transformation has started with many companies having announced their transition plans to climate-neutral production. We provide recommendations to address bottlenecks and overcome challenges at the global level. 

You will work with a larger team at Agora on this mission. The team is expert, strategic, and busy!

Your responsibilities include

• Leading Agora’s activities for the global steel transformation, and representing Agora towards stakeholders and decision makers;
• Developing and implementing the research agenda on the key drivers for a successful steel transformation;
• Coordinating research projects and writing policy proposals with a focus on industrial policies, economics and trade regulations as well as technical solutions. This includes the moderation of internal and external processes with various stakeholders and the overseeing of technical work performed by consultants;
• Initiating and implementing new projects, in close consultation with partners, founders and external technical consultants; 
• Managing project budgets; and actively contributing to Agora’s business and strategy development;
• Potentially managing a small team; 
• Closely cooperating with colleagues within Agora as well as through our international partner network.

What we offer

• an opportunity to work in a mission-driven, highly motivated, and professional team;
• an attractive office space in a central Berlin location and the option of hybrid working with good digital equipment;
• diverse experiences including professional relationships with colleagues and experts from a variety of countries around the globe, and working with important policy processes at national, European, and international level;
• opportunities for professional growth and advancement;
• 29 vacation days plus half a day on 24^th and 31^st of December, flexible working hours, access to a coaching platform for mental wellbeing;
• a structured onboarding programme and regular team and organisation-wide retreats to bring us all together; and
• a full-time or part-time role with initially a two year contract.

We are looking for

• A strong desire to actively shape the global industry transformation;
• A degree and at least eight years of relevant work experience in or with industry, 
• Profound expertise in the steel transformation, including policy instruments and processes, technical solutions and trade regulations;
• A significant network relevant for the industrial transition, and the ability to be a highly credible representative toward Agora’s partners and policy-makers at a senior level;
• Experience in guiding complex cooperation projects with multiple (international) stakeholders and networks;
• Experience with managing grants and budgets;
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, ability to present analytical and research material;
• Willingness to travel internationally;
• Fluency in English; German and other language skills are a plus.

We assume that there are excellent candidates for the job who do not meet all the criteria in the description. Maybe you have certain skills we haven’t thought of yet? Tell us why you are the right person for the job.

How to apply

Does our job offer appeal to you?  We look forward to receiving your application until 15th of September, 2024 through the application form on our website.

Please include a letter of motivation and your CV and indicate your salary expectations as well as your earliest possible starting date. For reasons of objectivity, we would like to ask you not to include an application photo.

We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone. Therefore, we are particularly pleased to receive applications from people from groups that have been underrepresented in energy policy. We welcome applications regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability and age, and sexual orientation. Unfortunately, our offices are not completely barrier-free, but we are working on solutions.

As part of this, we are soliciting anonymous information on a voluntary basis regarding our applicant’s backgrounds. This information will be used only to inform future recruitment strategies and will not impact hiring decisions in any form. Your input will not be forwarded to third parties and will not be used in connection with your application.

Please follow this link to participate in the survey. 

https://limes.sefep.eu/index.php/833735?lang=en

Personal contact for the position

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Fatima Saleh at fatima.saleh@agora-thinktanks.org

About us

Agora Energiewende, Agora Industry and Agora Agriculture develop evidence-based strategies for ensuring the success of clean energy, industry and agricultural transitions around the globe. As an independent and non-partisan think tank and policy laboratory, we analyse upcoming challenges, share knowledge with decision-makers and stakeholders and enable a productive exchange of ideas.