Programme Officer - Cooling and Heating

Environmental Coalition on Standards

Length of contract
1 year

About the Organisation

ECOS is an international NGO with a network of members and experts advocating for environmentally friendly technical standards, policies, and laws. We ensure the environmental voice is heard when they are developed and drive change by providing expertise to policymakers and industry players, leading to the implementation of strong environmental principles. ECOS is headquartered in Brussels with a regional office in Nairobi and has an exceptional team of 35+ staff supported by a network of over 50 technical experts and almost 60 member organisations.

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated Programme Officer to join our Energy Transition team and work on the decarbonisation of the cooling and heating sectors. The successful candidate will report to ECOS Senior Programme Manager, Energy Transition.

Responsibilities

Main Tasks:

• Support ECOS position and advocacy activities to obtain ambitious policies and standards that contribute to an energy system that respects planetary boundaries, with a special focus on the decarbonisation of the cooling and heating sectors.
• Under the supervision of senior staff, conduct technical research and analysis.
• Represent ECOS in relevant meetings, such as meetings of standardisation organisations (CEN, ISO), European institutions, international fora and campaigns, workshops, and conferences.
• Assist in selecting, managing, and overseeing technical experts to assist our work.
• Contribute to project and budget management, and to funding applications when necessary
• Support the drafting of impactful communications content for ECOS, including articles, opinion pieces, and publications for the different target audiences of the organisation.
• Ensure effective coordination with ECOS networks, stakeholders, and members.
• Contribute to raising ECOS' profile and visibility through communications and policy work.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience working on EU affairs in the environmental field. Experience with civil society organisations is a plus.
• Knowledge in the field of heating and cooling, specifically regarding their decarbonisation path: energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean tech, F-gases, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in EU and international advocacy is a strong plus.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• 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.
• Excellent writing, networking, and negotiation skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English is a must. Other languages are an asset.
• Commitment to the values, vision and mission of ECOS.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Meal vouchers
• Pension scheme
• Excellent hospitalisation insurance
• Teleworking allowance
• Public transport reimbursement
• Eco-cheques and additional holidays.
• Flexible working environment with flexible hours and teleworking possibilities.
• Personalised and group training opportunities as part of a personal development plan.
• Social events include summer retreats, wellness events, teambuilding, and weekly yoga.
• A dedicated and collaborative team with a common goal to protect the environment.
• Regular, internal, team-led workshops fostering collaboration and team-building.
• An inclusive and empowering approach to addressing environmental challenges.

Conditions of employment

• Applicants must have the right to work in Belgium or the EU.

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Please send the following documents to [email protected] with the subject line "Programme Officer - Heating and Cooling" and your name. Applications will only be considered if all three elements are provided in line with the instructions.
  • A short letter of motivation (max 1 page).
  • Your CV (without pictures) (max 2 pages).
  • Your responses to the questionnaire.
• Please answer the following question(s) in max 300 words:
  • Which challenges and opportunities do you foresee in the heating and cooling sector, from an environmental NGO perspective?
• The application deadline is 22nd November 2026 COB

Interviews

• Due to limited staff resources and the number of applications anticipated, only candidates selected for interviews will receive a reply.

Policies

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. 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.

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