Marine Manager*in Offshore Energy and Nature

Marine Manager , Offshore Energy and Nature

Hiring a s soon as possible ; location Berlin

This ad will remain open until we have found a suitable candidate

1. Background

The Renewables Grid Initiative is a unique collaboration of NGOs and transmission system operators ( TSOs ) from across Europe engaging in an ‘energy transition ecosystem -of -actors’.

We promote fair, transparent, sustainable grid development to enable the growth of renewables to achieve full decarbonisation in line with the Paris Agreement.

At RGI, we are convinced that the energy, climate and biodiversity crises can and should be tackled in parallel and in this context, we are increasing the number of activities related to the protection and restoration of nature in connection with the energy transition, in particular the deployment of renewable energy sources (RES) and electricity grids in both , on land and in the offshore environment.

In 2020, RGI established the multi -stakeholder platform “Offshore Coalition for Energy and Nature ” (OCEaN ) which , as of today , consists of 37 organisations representing NGOs, the wind industry and TSOs active in the North and Baltic seas . OCEaN’s main objective is to find sustainable solutions to speed up and scale offshore wind and grid infrastructure developments hand in hand with the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems . Based on the successful experience of the Nor th and Baltic seas, in 2023 RGI establish ed a Mediterranean chapter – Med OCEaN.

We are seeking a resourceful manager to work on sustainability aspects related to the planning and deployment of offshore wind and grid infrastructure within marine ecosystems. The ideal candidate will combine a strong foundation in environmental science and marine governance with a keen interest in engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, including those from industry, NGOs, and the non -profit sector. This role involves leading constructive and productive discussions to develop shared principles, pra ctices, and solutions.

2. Specific tasks

The Environmental Manager , depending on experience, will contribute to or lead OCEaN ’s work by covering the following tasks :

• Project Management : Manage RGI's contribution s to EU -funded projects on Nature - Inclusive Design for wind and grid infrastructure, ensuring successful delivery of objectives and timelines , and alignment with OCEaN’s activities .

• Research and Scientific Validation : Support the development of and/or validate effective environmental approaches to accelerate and scale offshore wind and grid infrastructure across all EU sea basins , within the scope of OCEaN ’s work.

• Content Creation : Transform scientific content into engaging articles, stories, and presentations to inform and inspire a wide range of audien ces, including but not limited to discussion and position papers.

• Events and Communication : Assist in organi sing both of online and in -person expert events related but not limited to Nature -Inclusive Design activities , as well as with standard communication and dissemination tasks (website content, newsletters, social media ).

• OCEaN Database Management : Assist in maintaining and updating Nature and Energy database.

• Advocacy Support : Contribute to relevant advocacy efforts , including the drafting of joint statements and recommendations for policymakers.

• Fundraising and reporting support: Contribute to the drafting of grant proposal s and periodic reports.

• Partnership and Networks Development : Build and strengthen partnerships and collaborations with academic institutions, EU -funded projects, EU agencies , regional environmental cooperati ons across all EU sea basins, and other organi sations focused on reconciling offshore wind and grid infrastructure with nature conservation and restoration goals.

• Synergy building : Create synergies with other environment al activities at RGI, particularly those focused on identifying effective restoration and mitigation practices on land , as well as with RGI ’s international projects , such as the Global Initiative for Nature, Grids and Renewables (GINGR ).

3. Qualifications and skills

Candidates should have :

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Natural and Environmental Science s, Marine Biology, Marine Governance , or related field

• Documented e xperience of at least five years working in relevant domain ( e.g. , renewable energy , blue economy, maritime spatial planning , sensitivity mapping, etc. )

• Experience working in international and interdisciplinary environment s is an asset

• An understanding of energy and environmental policies at the EU level, as well as an understanding of the different groups of stakeholders and their positions in the European environment

• Proven experience in project management, including the ability to work on multiple parallel tasks

• Ability to work independently and efficiently and to structure own work

• Ability and willingness to work closely with other team members and collaborate on other RGI relevant projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Englis h, proven by an internationally recognised English test or at least five years of work experience in English . Fluency in other European language s is also an asset

4. What we offer

• We work in a field that is tackling the triple crisis of energy security, climate change and biodiversity loss with member organisations and team members that are truly committed to the cause

• We are operating at the heart of an exciting industry that is currently undergoing a massive transformation • We are a n international , diverse and interactive team , conti nuously creating something new

• We work with a broad group of stakeholders at the European and international level s

• We work at the interface of corporate energy, non -governmental organisations and policy making

5. Your application

Please address your application to Antonella Battaglini, RGI’s CEO. Include a CV , answer to the two question s under item 6 , below , and a letter of motivation (1 page maximum ) indicat ing your expected salary and state your earliest availab le start ing date . Application s should be sent per email to jobs@renewables -grid.eu .

The starting date for this pos ition is as soon as possible . The contract will run initially for two years with the option of extension . RGI ’s office is based in Berlin .

Only candidates with the required qualifications will receive feedback to their application. Only complete applications will be considered.

6. Questions

1. Please visit this infographi c. How would you define Nature -Inclusive Design in the context of offshore wind and grid infrastructure? What key ele ments do you believe it should and should not include? (max. half page) .

2. Please describe the environmental challenges of offshore wind and grid expansion and how a collaborative process can contribute to its development (max . half a page) .