Project Lead or Project Manager Hydrogen Policy Europe (f/m/d)

Position description

Renewable hydrogen and derivatives will be needed to decarbonize hard-to-electrify applications, namely industrial feedstocks, seasonal storage for power system back-up and long-haul aviation and shipping. The European Commission’s hydrogen strategy has set an ambitious target for renewable hydrogen production by 2030, and several pieces of legislation define hydrogen production criteria and mandates for the use of hydrogen. However, in recent years, many announced renewable hydrogen projects have been delayed or cancelled, partially due to considerable cost increases, missing offtake or infrastructure. It has also become clear that renewable hydrogen needs to be targeted to selected sectors where no alternative is available.

In light of those challenges, the next years will be critical to advance the EU’s hydrogen policy architecture. This will include the update of the European Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy, ensuring the climate integrity of the hydrogen produced, developing green lead markets in selected sectors as well as developing a post-2030 policy architecture for hydrogen production.

Under the umbrella of the Agora Think Tanks, Agora Industry develops politically feasible and science-based strategies and solutions for the transformation to climate neutrality – in Germany, Europe, and internationally. As a think tank and policy lab we facilitate a productive exchange of ideas amongst stakeholders from politics, business, science and civil society. As a non-partisan, non-profit organisation funded by foundations and public institutions, we are independent of corporate and partisan interests. Our exclusive mission is to serve the climate and the common good.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Project Manager or Project Lead Hydrogen Policy Europe (f/m/d) full- or part-time (min. 32 hours) – based in Brussels.

You will work on EU hydrogen policies with a particular focus on thought leadership targeting key policymaking processes at the EU level. This position is part of Agora’s Technologies & Analysis team, working closely with the EU team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to thought leadership on further developing the European Commission’s hydrogen strategy, green lead markets related to hydrogen, as well as for the development of a post-2030 policy architecture for hydrogen production;
• Developing analysis to monitor the discussion around RFNBO and low-carbon hydrogen criteria including the link to the methane regulation and monitoring the implementation of the RFNBO industry target across member states;
• Pro-actively contributing to building partnerships and working closely with network partners in Brussels and throughout Europe;
• Liaising with expert colleagues across the Agora Think Tanks to facilitate their contributions to projects and knowledge sharing across different regions;
• Actively contributing to internal strategy development and discussions;
• Actively engaging with funders, both in maintaining existing relationships and in exploring new funding opportunities;
• Managing of subcontractors including preparing agreements and work plans, supervising and guiding project progress, and managing the quality of deliverables;
• In the role as Project Lead, additional requirements would include taking full responsibility for projects from start to finish ensuring quality and timely delivery, managing project budgets, strategically developing the subject area, mentoring colleagues and guiding their analysis, leading stakeholder management, public speaking and networking, potential coordination of working groups, and potentially fundraising;
• As Project Manager, the focus is on technical management and responsibility for specific projects with smaller budgets, independent comprehensive research, conceptualisation and development of complex topics, technical supervision of students and interns, and project-related reporting and communication.

We are looking for a new colleague with:

• A Master’s degree in economics, finance, business, political science or similar;
• At least 3 years (Project Manager) or at least 8 years (Project Lead) of overall professional experience, with 3 to 6 years specifically in the field of hydrogen;
• A proven track record and expertise in EU policies on hydrogen in particular relating to the Renewable Energy Directive and RFNBO criteria, as well as low-carbon hydrogen;
• Solid knowledge of the hydrogen sector, as well as energy retail markets;
• Solid background knowledge of decarbonisation pathways for industry and transport (technical and economic aspects);
• Experience working on national hydrogen and industry policies is a plus;
• Demonstrated experience of working with policy makers at senior level and engaging with multiple stakeholders;
• Strong networking skills and the ability to navigate in a complex environment of EU institutions, industry associations, stakeholder groups and media;
• A creative and result-oriented mind, capable of developing new ideas and proposals with a view to having impact;
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills;
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written; track-record in writing high quality documents;
• Full command of the English language in reading and writing; active knowledge of German and other European languages is a plus;
• Willingness to regularly travel to Berlin and other European capitals.

We assume that there are excellent candidates for the job who do not meet all the criteria in the description. Maybe you have certain skills we haven’t thought of yet? Tell us why you are the right person for the job.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to work in a mission-driven, highly motivated, and professional international team;
• Diverse experience, including professional relationships with colleagues and visitors from a variety of countries around the globe;
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement; including access to a mental well-being platform;
• 29 paid leave days based on a 5 day work week;
• A cooperative working atmosphere with flat communication and decision-making hierarchies;
• An attractive workplace in our centrally located Brussels office and the option of hybrid working with good digital facilities;
• Assistance with visa and work permits for international candidates if required;
• A structured onboarding programme and regular team and organisation-wide retreats to bring us all together; and
• A full or part-time role with an unlimited employment duration.

How to apply:

We look forward to receiving your application by 4 January 2026 via the Apply Now button.

The first round of online interviews is planned for the week of 12-16 January 2026.

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We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone. Therefore, we are particularly pleased to receive applications from people from groups that have been underrepresented in energy policy so far. We welcome applications regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability and age, and sexual orientation. Our offices are not completely barrier-free, but we are open to find individual solutions.

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