EDC-Free Europe Coordinator
EDC-Free Europe Coordinator
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07-04-2025
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Job Description
Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) also known as hormone disruptors are synthetic chemicals that disrupt the functioning of our natural hormone system and can lead to many different adverse health effects including reproductive disorders development dysfunction behavioural disorders thyroid problems low birth weight diabetes and obesity asthma and breast and prostate cancers.
But avoiding EDCs is no longer a choice that a person can make. Endocrine disruptors are found everywhere in our daily lives: from bisphenols used in certain plastic bottles to phthalates in toys and flame ants used in sofas. There is an urgency to act and reform the EU regulatory framework on EDCs to protect people and the environment.
Are you our new EDCFree Europe Coordinator
As our new EDCFree Europe Coordinator youll be responsible for the EDCFree Europe secretariat hosted by HEAL and youll coordinate its campaign and advocacy activities. Youll provide effective planning and implementation of the campaigns advocacy activities which includes monitoring and strategic analysis of relevant EU and national policy processes youll lead membership development and stakeholder engagement and youll represent the campaign externally.
Requirements
We need someone who:
is a strategic thinker passionate about creating change
has a good understanding of chemical and pesticide pollution issues especially regarding EDCs
has at least 3 years of experience in a programme management or network coordination role within an NGO setting
For more information on the key duties and requirements for this role please check out the job description. It specifies the criteria well refer to when reviewing applications.
Benefits
Youll join a friendly and supportive team of passionate change leaders. Were based in Brussels in a beautiful office at MundoMadou an ethical building located in the heart of the city.
Its important to us that you feel valued and supported in your role so heres what we can offer you:
- A fulltime permanent contract (parttime negotiable)
- A gross salary ofEUR per month
- Lunch vouchers and a transport allowance
- An endofyear bonus (an extra monthly salary)
- A DKV hospitalisation insurance policy
- A complementary pension scheme (HEAL contributes 4 of your monthly salary)
- A net 154 EUR teleworking and internet allowance per month (our team works flexibly from the office and from home)
- Up to 5 additional days of leave each year
- Up to 6 weeks of working from another EU country per calendar year
You can count on us to help you learn and grow in the job so you can be successful. After completing a robust onboarding programme youll have access to training and learning opportunities. Youll be able to meet with and get to know lots of partner organisations and constituencies across the health and environment spectrum.
How to apply
To apply for this position please complete the form below by Monday 7 April 2025. Youll need to upload 2 files in PDF format:
- A cover letter that answers the two following questions:
- Why are you interested in working with us and what excites you about this particular role
- What do you consider to be your most successful campaign or coalitionbuilding effort and why was it successful
- An uptodate CV
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to take a test by midApril. Interviews will be held in the first half of May.
HEAL is an equalopportunities and familyfriendly employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 HEAL has a legal duty to protect any information collected from applicants. Information contained in applications may be privileged or confidential and is intended for the exclusive use of the recruitment process.
About the EDCFree Europe Campaign
EDCFree Europe is a coalition of public interest groups representing more than 70 environmental health womens and consumer groups across Europe who share a concern about hormone disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and their impact on our health and wildlife. The campaign secretariat is hosted by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL).
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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