Are you ready to put your passion for a cleaner energy future to work? Join the RAP team.
RAP is seeking collaborators who are enthusiastic about clean energy. We’re looking for curiosity, humor and intentionality. We strive to be people-centered in all we do, both our external work and our internal processes.
With offices in the U.S., Belgium, Germany and China, and a strong remote team, RAP is excited to meet and consider experts the world over. See below for positions for which we are currently hiring, if none are listed, please check back soon.
RAP is an equal opportunity employer.
RAP’s Culture
RAP is optimistic about the future.
Rappers wear the badge of ‘wonk’ with pride. We show up with intention, compassion and empathy, bringing our authentic selves to this impactful work. We relish making complex things understandable and appreciate fresh perspectives. Working at RAP means diving deep into clean energy challenges and solutions while also benefiting from a life-work balance. We offer competitive pay in all the regions where we work, and we encourage and enable staff to take advantage of professional development opportunities.
RAP is dedicated to fostering a people-centered workplace where everyone can collaborate with curiosity and purpose. We strive for continuous improvement, but understand that the goal is progress, not perfection.
We approach the clean energy transition with enthusiasm for the next big idea and we’d love your input in our next dialogue.
“[At RAP] We support each other, offer help, time, and anything we can to ensure that we remain committed to seeing each and every Rapper as a person first, rather than just a coworker. I also try to emulate this in my work by showing up for others when I can, and for myself when needed.”
Molly Caballero
Current Open Positions at RAP
Senior Associate (Gas Regulation), EU Programme
The Associate will provide expertise and professional experience to help guide RAP’s work in Europe and to deliver policy and technical assistance to governmental and industry decision-makers. The position requires the ability to think critically and develop thoughtful recommendations based on careful comparative analysis; it also requires excellent writing abilities and strong working proficiency in English. The individual would need to engage with Government regulators and policymakers on gas issues at the highest levels. The senior associate will join a talented team based across Europe and have opportunities to contribute to RAP’s work in the United States, China, India and other places.
Please note this role is contingent upon respective grant award.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate and grow RAP’s currently quite small gas programme in Europe. This includes overall strategic direction, coordination of specific deliverables and fundraising.
Study, monitor and analyse governance, policy and regulatory developments in areas relevant to RAP’s work. These areas include policies to phase out fossil gas infrastructure in Europe with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and innovative regulatory practices associated with gas infrastructure. This will require the ability to quickly understand and distill complex topics to make recommendations for policymakers in the form of policy briefs, reports and presentations.
Work with the program director, team members and others in substantive strategic and project planning and outreach to government agencies, regulatory bodies, power and gas enterprises, and nonprofit advocacy organizations.
Write original policy and technical briefs, undertake critical analysis, prepare reports and present findings.
Provide continual, substantive engagement and leadership on various initiatives and work closely with partner organisations, European and national government agencies, and other institutions to build capacity.
Engage in outreach activities. This may include organising or participating in conferences and workshops for high-level decision-makers, making presentations, networking and identifying opportunities for engagement with relevant stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Postgraduate degree in economics, engineering, policy, law, energy/environmental science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least five (5) years of relevant experience in the gas network and heat decarbonisation fields.
A sound understanding and experience of European energy and climate policy issues, and/or experience at national level, particularly around gas network regulation, markets and infrastructure.
Experience in network regulation and/or economic regulation.
Excellent qualitative research skills and strong quantitative skills.
Broad understanding of the economic, political and technical conditions shaping European policies for sustainable energy.
Advanced proficiency in English, including proficiency in reading and writing at a professional/technical level.
Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills and the ability to clearly communicate complex policy issues to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Ability to deliver group and individual presentations that deepen relationships with diverse audiences, increase positive awareness of RAP, and help advance constructive policy development and implementation.
REPORTS TO
Director, EU Programme
INTERESTED?
If you’re interested in these opportunities, we want to hear from you! Please view the complete job description and send your cover letter and résumé to [email protected], and refer to “Senior Associate, EU Programme” in the subject line.
Location:
Belgium, UK or Germany, with expectation of spending time in RAP’s office in Brussels on a regular basis.
President & CEO
RAP seeks a proven, accomplished leader, with a deep passion for the mission and in service style leadership. This President and CEO will bring a courageous and inspiring vision to RAP as well as the ability to lead and execute bold strategic plans that produce effective and trusting international and domestic partnerships, dissemination and scaling of best practices, brand visibility and financial sustainability for the organization. The leader must demonstrate the capability to harmonize RAP’s traditional strengths and aspirations with long overlooked diversity and equity concerns that are now vital to energy sector success.
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The next leader will have experience writing and speaking publicly to groups about complex issues related to climate change, energy policy, energy and environmental regulation, and markets. This person will have a demonstrated ability to relate to the challenges and needs of regulators and other decision-makers in both developed and developing countries. The President and CEO will be comfortable working in a quickly evolving field where policy and regulation can lag. This person will be an outstanding communicator both internally and externally, will value openness, and will proactively foster collaboration. The President and CEO will have interpersonal skills and the ability to manage and work effectively with a diverse, high-energy entrepreneurial group of people. Technology is rapidly changing the options available to energy decision-makers, and the next President and CEO will stay abreast of these new opportunities.
This role requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. An advanced degree or equivalent qualification based on education and professional experience is preferred. This person is a respected peer by policymakers and current leaders of energy organizations. The ideal candidate will have a record of innovative leadership within an energy enterprise, nonprofit, philanthropic or public sector organization. The leader understands government and NGO involvement in energy efficiency and renewable energy policy, energy policy networks, and power sector decision-making and has experience or knowledge of working in more than one country.
The annual salary range for this position is between $250,000 and $300,000 and will be commensurable with experience. At RAP, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a best-in-class global benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future, along with generous leave policies that ensure you have the time you need for personal growth and relaxation.