Associate Economic Development & Climate Innovation Advisor - Northern Europe

Back to all rolesAssociate Economic Development & Climate Innovation Advisor - Northern EuropeApplyJob detailsTeam Customer Excellence Northern Europe BABLE GmbHFull-timeAre you ready to embark on a transformative journey at the intersection of climate action, regional economic development, and European innovation policy? Look no further than BABLE – an organization that's revolutionizing smart cities and climate action initiatives. As we continue our mission to bridge the gap between the public and private sectors, we're thrilled to offer you an exclusive opportunity to join our dynamic team as a trainee in our Northern Europe team.About BABLE: BABLE Smart Cities is the Facilitator for Smart Cities in Europe, born as a spin-off from Fraunhofer Research Society. With a decade of experience in the field, we offer practical insights gained by practitioners, for practitioners.Our mission is to accelerate change in the public and private sectors by providing market access and knowledge. We have already facilitated €2Billion in Smart City projects with cities, towns, and regions. Our free knowledge hub connects innovators and the public sector, providing access to the most comprehensive Smart City datasets and insights in Europe. With a growing presence across Europe, we combine local knowledge with global best practices to implement more projects faster. Join us on the journey to a better urban life!As a trainee, you will play an integral role in supporting our consultancy and Platform projects across climate action, regional economic development, EU policy, and innovation ecosystems.What This Role Involves:Active contribution to our consultancy projects, spanning climate action, economic development, and smart city initiatives in Northern Europe, as well as EU co-funded Smart Cities and Communities projects.Conducting research and analysis on policy mechanisms, EU funding instruments, networking events, and innovative solutions within the realm of climate action, economic development, and urban innovation.Supporting the mapping of relevant EU funding opportunities , and assisting the team in developing concept ideas to help European cities and regions apply for funding.Contributing to the preparation and co-leading of presentations, reports, policy briefs, data analysis, and other strategic materials for public sector clients including municipalities and regional authorities.Assisting in stakeholder engagement activities with public sector organizations, innovation ecosystem actors, startups, accelerators, and digital hubs, gathering insights, synthesizing complex information, and incorporating that into project development.Supporting the team in monitoring EU and national policy developments relevant to climate transition, regional competitiveness, and economic development across Northern Europe.Contributing to project outcomes, including support in writing deliverables, funding applications, and strategic recommendations.What We Expect From You:We're looking for exceptional individuals who share our passion for sustainability and innovation. If this is you, here's what we expect:A can-do attitude!Good communication skills, confidence, independence and the ability to work in an international and multidisciplinary team.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect different topics across climate, economy, and innovation in a structured and logical way.Excellent research skills across policy, funding, technologies, and urban development.Excellent command of MS Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.Ability to work independently and represent the organization in project meetings and stakeholder interactions.Your Profile:1–2 years of relevant work experience is required, along with a completed Master's degree in: Economic Development, Public Policy or Public Administration, Urban or Regional Planning, Sustainability or Climate Change (with a policy or economic focus), Energy, or Business or...