SPA, Türkiye Diplomacy and Global Analysis, Global Clean Power Diplomacy (London preferred / Brussels & Berlin possible)

SPA, Türkiye Diplomacy and Global Analysis, Global Clean Power Diplomacy, London (Brussels & Berlin possible) - Internal Opportunity

The Global Clean Power Diplomacy team is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to steer E3G’s engagement on Türkiye’s energy transition and climate diplomacy and to lead its data analysis and visualisation work on the global energy transition. The successful applicant will lead the team’s work on and with Türkiye which will continue to be essential following COP31. The role will communicate energy transition analysis into clear, policy-relevant insight, and will work closely with team members, partners and external stakeholders to ensure that evidence and strategic narrative underpin the team’s advice and diplomatic engagement. 

Background 

E3G is looking for an experienced candidate to lead the Global Clean Power Diplomacy team’s data and evidence work on power system transitions across national, regional and global contexts. The role will have responsibility for leading E3G’s country strategy on Türkiye, maintaining relationships across government, regulators, business and civil society and building out a post-COP31 strategy, as well as work on the energy transition in Türkiye. The role holder will translate complex quantitative and qualitative material into accessible outputs that inform policy engagement, identifying the opportunities and risks that shape the pace of the energy transition. They will set standards for data quality and governance, and act as the team’s point of reference on analytical tools and methods.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Türkiye strategy and leadership: Lead E3G’s engagement on Türkiye’s energy transition and climate diplomacy. Shape and deliver the country strategy, advise on engagement opportunities, and maintain trusted relationships with ministries, regulators, business associations and civil society. Liaise with civil society and policy actors in Türkiye to support E3G’s regional influence on the energy transition. Design and deliver convening that connects Turkish actors to international climate networks, including roundtables, delegation visits and events at moments such as London Climate Action Week. 
• COP31 Presidency and multilateral engagement: Track and analyse Türkiye’s COP31 Presidency and its wider multilateral climate positions. Produce briefings, blogs, talking points and meeting notes for Presidency and delegation engagements, and represent E3G at relevant international moments at COP31 and beyond. 
• Türkiye coal-to-clean analysis:Maintain E3G’s evidence base on Türkiye’s power sector, covering the coal fleet and project pipeline, renewables deployment, grid investment and system flexibility. Analyse the political economy the energy transition, including employment, regional and financial dimensions, and develop credible policy options and sequencing for a just transition.
• Data analysis and visualisation: Lead the team’s data analysis and visualisation work across coal, gas and renewable energy portfolios, translating large energy transition datasets into clear and accessible charts, graphs and dashboards that inform the coal-to-clean strategy. Act as the go-to expert on analytical tools such as Excel and Tableau, and advise colleagues on best practice in evidence-led storytelling. 
• Insight development & strategic storytelling:Develop structured, policy-relevant insights from global energy transition data. Provide analysis that turns complex trends into actionable intelligence for decision-makers, ensuring that evidence underpins E3G’s clean transition work. Ensure that visualisations, reports and briefing materials align with E3G’s narratives and are tailored to target audiences for maximum impact. Supervise the team’s major analysis outputs, from scoping through to publication.
• Internal collaboration: Take an active part in E3G-wide discussions and initiatives on data use and storytelling, sharing expertise across teams to strengthen the organisation’s capability in data-driven communication.  

Person Description 

• You are intellectually curious and motivated to contribute to the clean energy transition.
• You are committed to high-quality outputs and use collaboration to achieve better outcomes.
• You are confident in setting strategic priorities and comfortable working in a team of diverse personalities. 
• You enjoy complex analytical work, take ownership of the systems and processes behind it, and care as much about how findings are communicated as about the findings themselves.
• You are able to identify and engage a wide range of external stakeholders, understand their perspectives and communicate your ideas persuasively. 
• You take pride in supporting the development of colleagues. 

Experience and Skills 

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as climate change, international relations, energy, economics, politics, development, and geography. A post-graduate qualification in an appropriate discipline is desirable but not essential. 
• Relevant professional experience in a related field, such as policy or research work within governmental or international organisations, civil society, think tanks, or research institutes.  
• Working knowledge of Türkiye’s energy and climate policy landscape and of the actors that shape it, together with an established network, or the ability to build one quickly, among relevant government, business and civil society contacts. Familiarity with the UNFCCC process and COP dynamics is desirable. 
• Strong research, analytical and thinking skills, with creativity and confidence in working with complex information. Skilled in numerical analysis and adept at handling, structuring and presenting data. Proven ability to communicate data and political trends effectively through written and visual outputs. 
• Demonstrable experience working with relevant tools including Excel, Tableau and Flourish. Familiarity with data management and governance practice, including maintaining datasets and analytical processes to a consistent standard. 
• Excellent written and spoken English. Fluency in Turkish is desirable given the country focus of the role. 

What we offer 

• Permanent contract, full-time position. 
• Flexible working arrangements and a hybrid working approach. 
• 25 vacation days + additional leave between Christmas and New Year. 
• E3G offers a reward and benefits package which compares well with other organisations within our sector.

E3G is unable to provide any relocation assistance to candidates who would need to move in order to take up this position. Occasional international travel may be required from time to time. E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them. 

London 

• The indicative salary range in the UK for this position is from £52,862 to £57,000 per annum, dependant on experience. 
• Cycle scheme.

Brussels 

• The indicative salary range in Brussels for this position is from €4,144.10 to €4,407.30 per month, dependant on experience -with holiday pay and a 13th month. 
• Mobile phone and contract, lunch and eco vouchers, hospitalisation and travel insurance, travel expense reimbursement (bicycle or public transport).

Berlin 

• The indicative salary range in Berlin for this position is from €56,876to €60,500 per annum, dependant on experience. 
• BahnCard50 travel cover. 

How to apply

Please submit your application in English. Please include:  

• Your CV.
• A cover letter of no more than one page outlining why you are interested in applying for this role.

The deadline for applications is at 23:59 on Tuesday the 3rd of November. 

E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.