We are looking for a highly motivated Programme Manager to join our Programme Department team to work on industry decarbonisation, with a special focus on the petrochemical industry. The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Buildings & Industry team.
Your tasks will include:
Policy & standards
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Shape and implement advocacy strategies to obtain ambitious policies and standards that contribute to the decarbonisation (or defossilisation) of industry, with a special focus on the petrochemical one.
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Support the team’s advocacy efforts towards this goal.
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Produce impactful materials and strategies in response to targets and opportunities.
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Represent ECOS in relevant meetings, such as meetings of European institutions, standardisation organisations (CEN, ISO), international fora and campaigns, workshops, and conferences.
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Select, manage, and oversee technical experts to assist our work.
Portfolio development and fundraising
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Proactively lead on creating new funding opportunities and smooth management of relationships with funders.
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Ensure sound project management: proposal writing, monitoring of implementation and timely reporting.
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Raise ECOS profile at national, regional and international levels, and notably towards standardisation organisations, European institutions, UN fora, etc.
Engagement with ECOS networks
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Create impactful communications content for ECOS including articles, opinion pieces, and publications, in cooperation with the Communications Department.
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Ensure effective involvement of members and experts in ECOS activities.
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Actively strengthen cooperation with ECOS networks including member organisations, potential new members, policy-makers, campaigns and any relevant stakeholders.
Skills and experience required:
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Minimum three years of relevant professional experience, preferably with NGOs, think tanks, institutions, consultancies, or companies working in the environmental field, or in the petrochemical industry.
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A degree in natural sciences (esp. chemistry or physics) or engineering is a plus.
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A basic knowledge of economics, engineering, chemistry, and the eagerness to understand more.
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Experience in fundraising and managing relationships with funders is a plus.
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Commitment to the values, vision and mission of ECOS.
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Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills.
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Strong analytical skills & ability to translate technical content into accessible information.
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Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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Excellent communication and writing skills, networking.
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Fluent written and spoken English, other languages an asset.
What we offer:
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A one year full-time Belgian contract with the possibility to extend it depending on funding opportunities and performance.
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A competitive salary package between €4,001 – €4,725 per month, (paid 13.92 times per year), according to the ECOS salary scale. Exact salary will be determined on skills and relevant experience of the candidate.
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An exceptional benefits package including meal vouchers, pension scheme, 13th month, excellent hospitalisation insurance, teleworking allowance, public transport reimbursement, eco-cheques, and additional holidays.
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A flexible, dynamic, and pleasant international working environment, with an emphasis on transparency, well-being, and personal development.
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A dedicated and collaborative team with a common goal to protect the environment.
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Regular, internal, team-led workshops fostering collaboration and teambuilding.
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An inclusive and empowering approach to addressing environmental challenges.
How to apply:
Applicants should send a CV max. 2 pages and cover letter max. 1 page, in English, in one single document (PDF format) to: [email protected], with the subject line “ Programme Manager Petrochemicals: your name” before 4 January 2026.
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Please note that this position is Brussels-based.
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Please note that applicants need to have the right to work in Belgium.
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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.
