Public Policy Technician - Industry

• Degree or Bachelor's in a technical profile (Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or other related degrees) or in a public policy profile (Political Science, Economics, Sociology, or other related degrees).
• At least 3 years of professional experience in analysis, management, or project execution roles.
• Capacity for technical and strategic writing, and the preparation of public policy proposals, positioning documents, and technical arguments.
• Capacity for the analysis of legislative frameworks, and the processing and interpretation of information and data.
• Capacity to work both autonomously and in a team, manage priorities, and effectively approach different projects and tasks simultaneously, with initiative, autonomy, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of English, with a C1 level or equivalent being especially valued, even if official certification is not held.
• Availability to travel occasionally, both nationally and within Europe.
• Commitment to ECODES' values and sensitivity toward environmental and social issues, and commitment to a transition toward more sustainable and just mobility models.

• Postgraduate training or Master's in public policy, sustainability, climate change, energy and industrial transition, or other related fields.
• Additional experience beyond the required 3 years will be valued, especially in functions of analysis, development, and advocacy in public policies.
• Experience in the design, monitoring, or evaluation of public policies and advocacy processes at local, regional, national, and/or European levels.
• Knowledge of climate, energy, environmental, or industrial policies, as well as the main related regulatory and strategic frameworks.
• Capacity to develop a political and strategic vision, identify advocacy opportunities, and connect different areas of public policy.
• Experience in building consensus and dialogue with multiple actors, as well as in managing relationships with public administrations, social organizations, companies, and other agents.
• Capacity for systems thinking.
• Capacity for synthesis and communication, both oral and written, and experience in the preparation of arguments, proposals, and positioning documents.
• Experience in networking and intersectoral coordination, including the participation in or revitalization of coalitions, platforms, or working groups.
• Result orientation and capacity to translate analysis and proposals into concrete actions with potential for real impact.

The Public Policy Area is looking to incorporate a professional specialized in the analysis, design, and advocacy of public policies. We value previous knowledge and work in topics linked to the ecological transition, industry, energy, or related fields.

The profile must have the capacity to translate complex regulatory frameworks into technical proposals, participate in public consultation processes, develop strategic positions, and build alliances for effective political advocacy. A solid knowledge of the Spanish institutional functioning and the institutions of the European Union is required, as well as high analytical capacity and a strategic vision oriented toward impact.

We especially value the capacity to integrate environmental, industrial, and social perspectives in the development of regulatory frameworks coherent with climate and economic resilience objectives, as well as experience in coordination with public administrations, sectoral actors, companies, unions, civil society, etc., and the revitalization and coordination of multi-actor workspaces.

• Monitoring and analysis of regulations regarding energy, industry, environment, and climate.
• Development of advocacy and interlocution strategies with ministries, autonomous communities, the European Commission, and the European Parliament, among others.
• Preparation of technical reports, diagnostics, analyses, indicators, proposals, and contributions for public consultation processes and working groups.
• Preparation of public policy proposals, positioning documents, and technical arguments oriented toward advocacy before different actors.
• Design, planning, development, and technical monitoring of projects.

Full-time permanent employment contract.

Location: Madrid or Zaragoza. If Zaragoza, availability to travel to Madrid.

Start date: October 2026