ECOS is hiring! – Senior Programme Manager – Buildings & Industry

Your main tasks will be to:

• Lead ECOS strategy in the field of buildings & industry, with a view to promote the environmental interest in international and European policies and standards
• Create impact through advocacy, standardisation and campaigns
• Lead a team of Programme Managers
• Develop a portfolio of grants aligned with our strategic objectives
• Contribute to ECOS strategic development
• Raise ECOS profile at national, European and international level, and notably towards standardisation organisations, European institutions, UN fora, etc.
• Engage and collaborate with our members, other NGOs and stakeholders

Skills and experience required:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience, preferably with NGOs, institutions, consultancies, or companies working in the environmental field
• Knowledge of the buildings and/or industrial policies at national, European or international level
• Demonstrated experience in developing & implementing strategies to achieve change
• Line management experience
• Commitment to the values, vision and mission of environmental NGOs
• Strong analytical skills & ability to translate technical content into relatable information
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent writing, communication, networking and negotiation skills
• Fluent English, other languages an asset

What we offer:

• An open-ended Belgian contract with a competitive salary package €4,000- €5,160 according to the ECOS salary scale and depending on skills and relevant experience of the candidate
• A benefits package (meal vouchers, pension scheme, 13th month, excellent insurances, public transport, eco-cheques etc.)
• A flexible, dynamic, and very pleasant international working environment
• Being part of a dedicated team whose common goal it is to protect the environment
• A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to addressing our environmental challenges

How to apply:

Applicants should send a CV and cover letter by no later than 6 March to: info@ecostandard.org, with the subject line ‘SPM-Buildings & Industry: your name’. The first round of interviews will take place shortly after the application deadline. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.