Policy & Institutional Relations Lead (EU & Global)

CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici; Puglia; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welfare package of 2,000 Euro per year

Job summary

CMCC Foundation in Lecce seeks an Institutional Relations Coordinator to support defining and implementing the Foundation’s external relations strategy. You will manage relations with national and international stakeholders and translate scientific insights into clear policy-relevant materials.

You will work with CMCC researchers, coordinate with the Fundraising and Communications Offices, and contribute to the Foundation’s strategic agenda with a focus on policy engagement and high-level

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, European Studies, Law, Economics, Public Policy, or equivalent subjects.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in institutional relations or stakeholder management in international organisations or EU institutions.
• Excellent English (written and spoken); knowledge of a third language (preferred).
• Ability to translate complex technical content into plain language for policymakers.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills for institutional documents.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to design and implementation of CMCC’s institutional relations strategy at national, European and international levels.
• Map CMCC’s institutional stakeholders and manage day-to-day relations with counterparts.
• Prepare institutional documentation for the Directorate (briefing notes, talking points, background dossiers, speeches).
• Monitor EU and international policy developments and report implications and opportunities for the Foundation.
• Coordinate CMCC Subject Matter Experts to draft policy-science documents for public consultations.
• Organise institutional meetings, high-level visits, and participation in events.
• Support the Head of Institutional Relations and Directorate with transversal tasks and document drafting.

Skills

Master’s degree-related knowledge

Interpersonal and diplomatic skills

Travel flexibility

Digital tools & dashboards

Education

Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, European Studies, Law, Economics, Public Policy, or equivalent

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

CMCC Foundation in Lecce seeks an Institutional Relations Coordinator to support defining and implementing the Foundation’s external relations strategy. You will manage relations with national and international stakeholders and translate scientific insights into clear policy-relevant materials.

You will work with CMCC researchers, coordinate with the Fundraising and Communications Offices, and contribute to the Foundation’s strategic agenda with a focus on policy engagement and high-level