ECOS is hiring – Programme Manager – Circular electronics
We are looking for a highly motivated Programme Manager to join our team and reinforce our engagement in the development of policy and standards to improve the sustainability of the ICT sector.
Application deadline: 16 January 2022
You will be leading our work on circular electronics as part of the green and digital transitions. You will impact the Circular Electronics Initiative, product policy and standards on energy efficiency and material efficiency (Ecodesign and Energy Labelling), and coordinate our work as part of the Right to Repair campaign.
Your main tasks will be to:
- Promote environmental interests in the proposal, development and revision of international and European policies and standards in the field of circular electronics & material efficiency, in cooperation with ECOS nominated experts and member organisations
- Manage ECOS participation in several EU funded projects and seek opportunities at international level
- Select, manage, and oversee technical experts to assist our work
- Represent ECOS in relevant meetings, such as meetings of standardisation organisations or European institutions, UN fora, and workshops, conferences and other platforms
- Engage and collaborate with our members, other NGOs and stakeholders
- Develop regular updates, briefings, positions and publications for our target audiences
- Prepare funding applications and ensure proper reporting to funders
Skills and experience required:
- University degree in environmental sciences, social sciences, or relevant discipline
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience on environment-related topics
- Familiarity with European and/or international product policy; ecodesign principles is a strong asset
- Demonstrated experience in developing & implementing strategies to achieve change, ideally through coalitions or campaigns
- Commitment to the values, vision and mission of environmental NGOs
- Strong analytical skills & ability to translate technical information into digestible 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 between €3.200 – €4.130 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 16 January to: info@ecostandard.org, with the subject line “PROGRAMME MANAGER-ICT: 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.
