Vacancy: Communications Officer

Application deadline: 19 August 2026

As part of the ECOS Communications and Membership Department, you will report to the Senior Press and Communications Manager.

Your main tasks

• Help drive our public communications with a focus on topics related to circular economy and nature protection and restoration, as well as standardisation policy, ensuring the overall strategy is translated into communications initiatives that support the narrative and objectives.
• Support the team in designing and implementing impactful communications strategies and content, including reports, blogs, opinion pieces, and more, making use of innovative approaches to digital and offline communications to disseminate our messages.
• Help improve ECOS digital channels and digital tactics.
• Ensure editing, quality control and design of internal and external publications.
• Coordinate the drafting and dissemination of the ECOS monthly Newsletter.
• Coordinate ECOS engagement in the communication activities within our collaborative multi-stakeholder actions.
• Contribute your expertise to a number of ECOS-led initiatives involving members and partners.
• Support in organising ECOS events, both physical and online.

Skills and experience required

Professional and technical experience

• 1 – 3 years of relevant professional experience in a similar role, preferably in an NGO environment.
• Proven experience and success in implementing impactful communications strategies.
• Experience in planning, executing, and monitoring projects, including timeline management.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in events management is an asset.
• Experience with Google Analytics, SEO, SEM, Google Ads, WordPress, and CMS is an asset.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with very good editing and proof-reading skills (a must).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, and ability to transform complex technical issues into engaging calls to action.
• Ability to work in multicultural environments and good interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate technical content into relatable information.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Commitment to the values, vision and mission of ECOS.

What we offer

Competitive compensation

• A six month Belgian contract, with the possibility to extend according to budget availabilities and performance, with a competitive salary package between €3,279 – €3,910 per month according to the ECOS salary scale.
  • Exact salary will be determined on skills and relevant experience of the candidate.
• An exceptional benefits package including meal vouchers, pension scheme, 13^th month payment according to the CP200 rule in Belgium, excellent hospitalisation insurance, teleworking allowance, public transport reimbursement, eco-cheques, and additional holidays.

A supportive and rewarding work environment

• A flexible, dynamic, and pleasant international working environment, with an emphasis on transparency, well-being, and personal development.
  • Flexible working environment with flexible hours and teleworking possibilities.
  • Personalised and group training opportunities as part of a personal development plan.
  • Social events including summer retreat, wellness events, teambuilding, and weekly yoga.
• A dedicated and collaborative team with a common goal to protect the environment.
• An inclusive and empowering approach to addressing environmental challenges.

How to apply

Please note that this position is based in Brussels.

• Applicants need to have the existing right to work in Belgium or the EU.
• Due to limited staff resources and the number of applications anticipated only candidates selected for interviews will receive a reply.

Please send the following documents, in English, to careers@ecostandard.org with the subject line: ‘Communications Officer: Your name”, before 19 August 2026.

Applications will only be considered if all three documents are provided, in line with the instructions:

• A short letter of motivation (max 1 page).
• Your CV (without pictures) (max 2 pages).
• A separate document, with your short answers to the following questions (max 300 words in total):
  • What challenge are you looking for in this job?
  • Why do you think ECOS needs external communications?
  • How do you measure the impact of communications actions?

ECOS is an equal-opportunity employer, placing great value on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse cultural backgrounds and expertise.

Concerning the use of Artificial Intelligence in applications

We are interested in getting to know your authentic self and your unique set of skills and experiences, which cannot be generated by AI. Please therefore limit the use of AI to reformulation and be aware of its environmental impact. If you have used AI for your application, please declare it, indicating what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose.