Uniper

Trainee in Governmental Relations (f/m/d)


PayCompetitive
LocationDusseldorf/North-Rhine-Westphalia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 85564

      Our Governmental Relations team in Düsseldorf is looking for YOU!

      We are Uniper

      At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

      Your responsibilities

      • You will develop a deep understanding of Uniper’s business, its value drivers, and the business environment
      • You will learn from and collaborate with experts from many different fields, contribute your ideas and work on your own projects with various stakeholders
      • You will start in Governmental Relations and rotate flexibly upon your individual career development path
      • In Governmental Relations you will support and coordinate energy policy processes for Uniper, prepare and draft strategic assessments, position papers, presentations, memos and energy policy analyses
      • Your focus of the first placement in Governmental Relations will be on establishing a thorough understanding of Uniper’s structures, activities and internal stakeholders
      • You get many chances to build your external network to international, European, federal and state politics, corresponding administrations and other organizations

      Your profile


      • Successfully completed studies with a focus on economics, business, law or political science
      • First relevant practical experience gained through internships and/or working student activities in the field of Governance & Politics, preferably within an energy-related context.
      • Curiosity and openness to working in an international environment as integral team player
      • Intercultural experience is crucial, experience abroad is a plus
      • Sense of responsibility, proactivity and advanced interpersonal communication skills as well as a drive for continuous improvement with a hands-on mentality
      • Excellent organizational and stakeholder management capabilities to achieve the best possible outcomes
      • Analytical thinking and entrepreneurial thinking; ability to understand complex political and energy economical interrelations and to develop strategic responses from it
      • Fluency of written and spoken German and English is required

      Your benefits

      During your 18- or 24-month traineeship at Uniper, you will get to know various divisions and gain valuable experience for your future. In addition to some predefined stations, you can flexibly combine other departments that you would like to pass through and work in an international environment with team members from over 80 countries. In coordination with your team and the requirements of your tasks, you can choose how, when and where you want to work.
      Based in Germany, the program gives you a deep insight into our day-to-day business and helps you to explore your personal strengths. You will also have the opportunity to bring in and enhance your interpersonal and teamwork skills. Individual mentoring and a buddy from day one will ensure you have the best possible foundation for the next step in your career at Uniper. We are fortunate that, on average, more than 95 % of all trainees remain with our team after their program and take on an appropriate follow-up position.
      Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:
      • Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
      • Ergonomic and modern work place equipment for your place to work (home& office)
      • Support to balance private life and work: family service
      • 30 days per year
      Learning & Development:
      • Individual personal/ professional development
      • Mentoring
      • Buddy program
      • International experience

      Networking:

      • Large international and diverse trainee community
      • Career network & events
      • initiatives for social commitment

      Health offerings:

      • Flu vaccination
      • Preventive health benefits
      • Employee assistance program
      • Free employee gym at the Düsseldorf location
      Mobility:
      • Free parking at our location in Düsseldorf
      • E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

      Finance and Company pension:

      • Group accident insurance
      • Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
      • Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

      Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

      Your contact

      If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

      career@uniper.energy

      Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!

      Job information

      Contract type: Fixed-term ,
      Working Hours: Full time,

      As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.

  • About the company

      Uniper combines a balanced portfolio of technologically advanced large-scale assets with outstanding technical and commercial expertise. Uniper has a stake in gas production business in Russia and procures climate-friendly natural gas under long-ter...