We are looking for a full-time senior advisor to work on consulting projects (special focus on the energy sector) and the development of the Portuguese market. (Starting asap) Tasks What you will be doing As a senior advisor, you will be responsible for collaborating on different projects in Portugal, namely, supporting cities with the European City Facility Deliveries, Smart City Training for City Officers and designing Smart City Strategies. This involves research, project management and working closely with our clients and partners. Additionally, you will support us in acquiring new projects in the Portuguese region. This will include activities like: Communication approach towards the public sector. Getting more cities to share best practices on the BABLE Platform. Regular communication on behalf of BABLE with externals and key accounts in 1-1 settings and events. Finding suitable funding opportunities for cities and for BABLE. Application for national (Portugal and Spain) and international (EU) funding calls. You will be part of the IBERIA team. Travel time approx. 15%. Requirements What you can bring in Great communication skills and the ability to work in an international and multidisciplinary team. Extraordinary research skills. Ability to deliver high-quality results in independent work. Flexibility to travel (mostly in Portugal). Good understanding of Energy Systems including Energy Communities, Electricity Grids, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency (including buildings). Experience in the area of smart/sustainable cities/urban planning/digitalisation. Your profile MSc. in a relevant field such as Energy, Mechanical, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, Smart Cities. From 5+ years of experience in the Energy field in Portugal. Desired: experience in the delivery of projects (non-technical are accepted) with municipalities in Portugal (incl. Energy field). Desired: Experience in the local and national policies and funding programmes in Portugal. Your languages: Portuguese (Native) , English (Professional proficiency), other EU languages such as Spanish or German are an added value. Very proactive mentality – Try, fail, learn, succeed . Benefits Who we are and what we offer: At BABLE, we strive to simplify innovation. Through our open online platform and advising, we connect cities and companies to drive the Smart City movement. We are a young, motivated, and multicultural team, working in a highly innovative and dynamic field. Fields of colleagues include energy managers, environmental governance, transport engineering, design thinking, public health, web and software development; as well as: International working environment, with 60 people from more than 24 nationalities, and English as our main working language The opportunity to grow personally and professionally by doing training and coaching, but also on-the-job coaching Being part of a movement that brings great ideas into reality Flexible working hours (incl. some remote working) 24 days of holidays per year, based on a full-time contract Competitive compensation and working tools, including a laptop, and tech equipment. Intensive onboarding procedure with buddy support A flat company structure, that provides you with the autonomy and freedom to work A permit to work in Spain. How to apply? Apply via email with your CV, a short motivation letter, and an example of your work. Tell us about yourself, your experience, ambitions, and expectations. If you have any doubts about whether your profile fits what we are looking for, don't hesitate to write to us; sometimes the best candidates are those who break the mould of what is expected! BABLE Smart Cities is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity. At BABLE, we strive to simplify innovation. Through our open online platform and advising, we connect cities and companies to drive the Smart City movement. We are a young, motivated, and multicultural team, working in a highly innovative and dynamic field. Fields of colleagues include energy managers, environmental governance, transport engineering, design thinking, public health, web and software development.
