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Energy Transition Policy Advisor
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Energy Transition Policy Advisor for the Municipality of Opsterland, focused on integrated energy policy and policy document. Develops energy policy, advises the Board, and maintains regional and local partnerships. Requirements: at least three years of experience in energy/heat transition and an administrative environment.
Description
Energy Transition Policy Advisor for the Municipality of Opsterland (Climate and Living Environment team). You will work on drafting integrated energy policy and a framework policy document in line with the coalition agreement and ongoing programs.
Job requirements
Selected requirements and desired competencies:
- At least three years of knowledge of the energy and heat transition and experience with projects in the field of spatial planning and energy.
- Senior policy advisor with several years of experience in a political and administrative environment.
- Preferably a higher professional education in the spatial domain.
- Well embedded in the provincial network and familiar with regional developments.
- Results-oriented, able to manage progress and takes the environment into account.
- Resilient and calm in situations involving disagreement and conflicting interests.
- Collaborative, open to new ideas, and skilled in communication with residents, colleagues, and regional partners.
Tasks
Core tasks and responsibilities:
- Drafting an integrated energy policy and a framework policy document for the energy and heat transition.
- Developing the process to secure commitment and the potential implementation of the task in consultation with the Executive Board and the Council.
- The energy policy serves as a building block for the Environment Vision and the Spatial Development Perspective.
- Maintaining contact with energy cooperatives, grid operators, and civil society organizations to align policy and practice.
- Drafting advice and memos for management and the Municipal Executive, with clear insight into progress and necessary choices.
- Translating national and provincial policy into concrete steps for Opsterland.
- Organize and participate in meetings with internal and external partners and ensure the connection between policy and implementation.
- The policy document includes, among other things: future energy use in Opsterland; realistic generation potential; desirability of various energy forms; coherence between national, provincial, and municipal policy; insight into a possible energy mix up to 2050 with interim targets; spatial requirements for generation opportunities; the role of the municipality in developments; the implementation of participation and local ownership; principles for grid-aware development; and recommendations for anchoring in spatial policy and implementation programs.
Working conditions
Terms and conditions of employment:
- Temporary assignment via secondment.
- Good secondary employment conditions, including travel allowance and training opportunities.
- Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work partly from home and partly collaborate with colleagues from New Climate Group.
- A pleasant working atmosphere within a committed and enthusiastic team.
- Professional support and guidance from New Climate Group.
Description of the organization
The assignment is for the Municipality of Opsterland in Friesland, within the Climate and Living Environment team. The assignment is managed by New Climate Group, which provides professional support and guidance during the secondment.
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