We are hiring! Programme Manager – Green claims

Your main tasks will be to:

• Shape and implement ECOS strategy to transform the use of private sustainability certifications.
• Create impactful positions on these private claims’ right use and governance, targeting decision-makers, certification schemes boards, and stakeholders.  
• Drive the implementation of a Horizon project looking at the robustness of certification schemes for biobased products.
• Create impactful communications content for ECOS including articles, opinion pieces, and publications, in cooperation with the Communications Department.
• Represent ECOS in relevant meetings, such as meetings of standardisation organisations or European institutions, UN fora, and workshops, conferences and other platforms.
• Actively strengthen cooperation with ECOS networks including member organisations, other NGOs, campaigns, certification & sustainability schemes, companies and relevant stakeholders.

Skills and experience required:

• Relevant professional experience, preferably with international NGOs, institutions, consultancies, or companies working in the environmental field.
• Commitment to the values, vision and mission of environmental NGOs.
• Strong analytical skills, demonstrated experience in research, drafting of policy papers, & ability to translate technical content into relatable information.
• Exposure to the development of private environmental claims is an asset Knowledge of issues around communication with consumers is an asset.
• 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 opportunity to lead high-impact work in the area of green claims.
• An open-ended Belgian contract with a competitive salary package €3600– €4600 is paid 13,92 times per year, according to the ECOS salary scale. Actual salary will be determined depending on the skills and relevant experience of the candidate*.
• A benefits package (meal vouchers, pension scheme, 13th month, excellent insurance, public transport, eco-cheques etc.), additional holidays, training opportunities and a focus on employee wellbeing.
• A flexible, dynamic, and very pleasant international working environment.
• Being part of a dedicated team whose common goal 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 30 June 2023 to: careers@ecostandard.org, with the subject line “PM Green claims: your name”. We will assess the applications on a rolling basis. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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. 

* The salary level of the candidate will be determined according to the relevant work experience for the role and the number of years within the position (0 to 18+ years).