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]by 15 October. 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.
