Project Lead Global Chemicals Transformation (f/m/d)

As a think tank, Agora Industry is pursuing the goal of achieving a climate-neutral industry sector. With 30 employees at four locations worldwide, we combine research, dialogue, and public relations in our daily work to find answers to crucial questions. In doing so, we work closely with partners in numerous countries, and we act independently and free of economic or party-political interests. 
 
An increasing number of other countries and regions in the world have decided to become climate neutral by 2050 at the latest. This implies the industrial sector reaching climate neutrality within just one generation as part of the broader transformation. While creating tremendous opportunities for investments and clean development, immense efforts are needed to reach net-zero climate objectives, especially for energy-intensive industries such as chemicals.  
 
To strengthen our team, we are seeking a 
 
Project Lead Global Chemicals Transformation (f/m/d)
Full-time or part-time (minimum 32 hours), based in Berlin
 
The chemical industry is a highly innovative sector with a high energy demand, making it strongly dependant on fossil fuels. They are used for energy supply and are also transformed into a range of diverse products, from basic materials to more refined and specialised ones. The need to mitigate emissions, reduce pollution, and address the disposal of final products have been key drivers of the sector's transformation. In addition, the disruption to the oil and gas markets is putting the industry under structural pressure and accelerating the need for transformation. By analysing the entire value chain for chemical products, we provide recommendations that aim to favour resilience and competitiveness, address bottlenecks and propose key strategies to accelerate the sector’s transformation at a global level.
 
This position is part of Agora Industry’s International Collaboration and Markets team, working closely with a wider group of industry experts in various regions.

• An opportunity to work in a mission-driven, highly motivated, and professional team;
• Opportunities to contribute to the public good, by influencing European climate and circular economy legislation;
• An attractive office space in a central Berlin location and the option of hybrid working with good digital equipment;
• An opportunity to develop professional relationships with colleagues and experts working in European governmental institutions, industry, civil society stakeholders, and national governments in European member states;
• Opportunities for professional growth, constant learning and development via the wide variety of projects undertaken and frequent interaction with leading experts and policy makers;
• 29 vacation days,  24th & 31st December off-work., flexible working hours, access to a coaching platform for mental wellbeing;
• A structured onboarding programme and regular team and organisation-wide retreats to bring us all together; 
• One option from our benefits basket (e.g. job ticket, Urban Sports, Shopping Vouchers, etc.).
• A full-time or part-time role with initially a two-year contract.

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.

Does our job offer appeal to you?  We look forward to receiving your application until the 17^th of July 2026 through the application form on our website.
Please include a letter of motivation and your CV and indicate your salary expectations as well as your earliest possible starting date.

For reasons of objectivity, we would like to ask you not to include an application photo.

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. We welcome applications regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability and age, and sexual orientation.  Unfortunately, our offices are not completely barrier-free, but we are open to finding individual solutions.

As part of this, we are soliciting anonymous information on a voluntary basis regarding our applicant’s background. This information will be used only to inform future recruitment strategies and will not impact hiring decisions in any form. Your input will not be forwarded to third parties and will not be used in connection with your application.
Please follow this link to participate in the survey. 
https://limes.sefep.eu/index.php/833735?lang=en

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Marleen Kropat [email protected]