Clean Mobility Policy Manager (Poland)

About the Role

T&E is an independent, non-partisan Think tank and expert group focused on decarbonizing transport in Europe by 2050.  We bring a track record of working with all political parties, as well as industry and business. We have shaped some of Europe’s most important clean mobility laws through our ability to do efficient evidence based analysis and advocacy and make a persuasive case for change. In Brussels, London and other European capitals this has been critical to our success. We are now setting up an office in Warsaw and are looking to hire a highly motivated Clean Mobility Policy Manager to join our new Polish national office and help us to support the transition to zero emission fleets and trucks.

What You Will Do

Working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, the Clean Mobility Policy Manager  will ensure the successful planning and execution of T&Es advocacy work related to T&E Poland's priorities. The ideal candidate will have a successful record working with Polish policy makers and industry, is a persuasive advocate, and has experience of developing policy briefings, public speaking and building strong coalitions. They are an energetic team-player with 5 - 7 years experience working in transport and/or industry policy .

Working with the director of the Polish office and the Brussels-based  teams as well as T&Es network of National Offices and members, principal duties and responsibilities of the position will involve:

• Developing and leading T&E’s clean mobility advocacy work in Poland, focusing on driving the shift to sustainable trucks through policy reform and appropriate support programs as well as encouraging the transition to zero emission corporate fleets.

• Establishing working relationships with the Polish government representatives who are working on decarbonising road transport and business activities.

• Identifying, commissioning and delivering impactful research tailored to the needs of Poland-related clean mobility transition and turn the evidence into impactful policy briefings.

• Draft policy papers (including defining T&E Polands positions), extract data from T&E databases and turn it into sharp policy narratives, prepare and deliver presentations, organise and participate in public meetings with policy and wider stakeholders, and provide feedback to relevant consultations.

• Building formal and informal coalitions with key automotive industry players as well as transport companies and the wider business community interested in decarbonising road transport in Poland

• Coordinating activities with other Think Tanks and civil society organisations working on decarbonising transport.

• Responding to and generating media interest in clean mobility policies and opportunities.

What we’re looking for:

T&E is ideally seeking a candidate that has previously worked in an advocacy role influencing transport and / or industry policy. 

Our ideal candidate should have the following skills:

• More than five years of relevant experience in public policy, ideally on electromobility and sustainable industry topics and the ability and motivation to learn about the Electromobility sector.

• Proven track record of developing and writing policy positions and implementing advocacy strategy leading to lasting change. 

• Have the attitude and communication skills to advocate effectively with policy makers and industry.

• Is technically savvy and has experience in developing and writing policy briefings and analysis aimed at high level decision makers. Can take complex data and translate into concrete policy and regulatory initiatives.

• The confidence to think and act with initiative, to engage and influence policy-makers of different stripes, industry representatives and other stakeholders at the highest level.

• Project management, strong interpersonal and team-working skills and an ability to deliver to tight deadlines with independence.

• High proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.

What do we offer:

• Position Type: Full-time, permanent position.

• Compensation: competitive NGO salary, depending on experience and skills, with a full package of benefits including private health insurance and employee pension contribution

• Location: The position will be primarily based in Warsaw, with the opportunity for home working, and would also involve some travel to key EU capitals, mostly Brussels.

Start date:

1 April 2025.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your CV and motivation letter at jobs.transportenvironment.org. The deadline for applications is 28th February 2025.

Interview process:

First-round interviews are planned for the week of 10th March; selected candidates will be notified by the start of that week.

About Us

Transport & Environment (T&E) is Europe’s leading clean transport think tank and campaign group. We combine robust evidence and a deep knowledge of the transport sector with effective communications and advocacy. T&E invests in your professional growth from day one. Our team operates across Europe, with offices in Brussels, Rome, Paris, Berlin, Warsaw, Madrid, and London.

For over 30 years, we've shaped key European environmental laws. We got the EU to set the world’s most ambitious CO2 standards for cars and trucks; helped uncover the dieselgate scandal; campaigned successfully to end palm oil diesel; secured a global ban on dirty shipping fuels and the creation of the world’s biggest carbon market for aviation. In 2022, T&E’s campaigning led to the EU ending the sales of new combustion engine cars and vans by 2035.