IIEAThis explainer examines how the CFP works in practice, how it affects Ireland and why the policy has proved controversial.
IIEA
The IIEA Emerging Voices group brings together a diverse group of emerging leaders, from a range of different backgrounds. Since 2018 the group has met on a monthly basis to share their views on Ireland’s place in the future of the EU and to further their understanding of European affairs.
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New Energy and Climate Change Researcher position at the IIEA available now
The Institute of International and European Affairs, a leading independent think-tank based in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a full-time policy analyst for the following policy areas: Energy and Climate policy. The researcher will report to the Director of Research as part of a research team.
To apply please send a CV and covering letter with the subject line ‘Energy and Climate Change Policy Researcher’ to Fionnuala Keane at jobs@iiea.com by Friday 21 June 2019. Applications will be processed on receipt and interviews will be on a rolling basis from Friday 14 June 2019 until the position is filled.
Responsibilities – The successful applicant will manage the energy and climate change portfolio.
The main responsibilities of this position include:
- Tracking policy actions and proposals in energy and climate change policy at EU and international, EU and national level
- Organising a programme of sponsored keynote addresses, seminars and workshops with high-level policy makers and thought leaders as part of the IIEA’s events programme
- Providing weekly briefing notes on developments in the policy area and contributing to publications/writing policy papers
- Tracking all legislative and policy developments in the area by collating and analysing information from various sources
- Liaising with the chairs and members of the IIEA Energy and Climate Change working group chairs and minuting meetings
Requirements:
- 1st class or high 2.1 post-graduate degree in related field such as European Studies, Law, Political Economy or Political Science
- Strong interest in energy and climate issues and policy as well as European Affairs
- 3-5 years’ work experience in related field
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency
- Ability to multitask and strong organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with high-level dignitaries
- Editing and proofing skills
Application details:
- To apply please send a CV and covering letter with the subject line “Energy and Climate Change Researcher – Application” to Fionnuala Keane at jobs@iiea.comby close of business on 21 June 2019.
- Please state your availability in your cover letter.
In her address to the IIEA, Dr De Somer gives an overview of the Dublin Regulation and how it has impacted the Schengen Area. Dr De Somer argues that in the absence of political leadership, the two systems risk collapsing and offers suggestions on what the future of both systems might look like.
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The IIEA is Ireland’s leading European & International Affairs think tank. We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation with charitable status.
Our role is to identify key European and international policy trends, which will inform the work of Ireland’s decision makers and business leaders, and enrich the public debate on Ireland’s role in the EU and on the global stage.
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