Call for experts – bioeconomy and nature

ECOS - European Environmental Citizens Organisation for Standardisation; Brussel Hoofdstad; Vor Ort; EUR 92.000 - 185.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Daily meeting fee

Travel reimbursement

Per diem

Zusammenfassung

ECOS - European Environmental Citizens Organisation for Standardisation seeks experts in bioeconomy and nature, including forestry, agriculture, food/feed, bioenergy and biomaterials. Candidates should show deep technical knowledge and contribute to ECOS positions and standards development.

Fluency in English and willingness to travel are required; geography covers Europe, Africa and international levels, with collaboration to EU groups and standardisation bodies.

Qualifikationen

• Deep technical knowledge in ecological management practices such as agroecology, ecological forestry, sustainable soil management.
• Experience with environmental assessment tools evaluating ecosystem health, biodiversity, soil, water and life cycle assessments of bio-based products.

Aufgaben

• Participate in CEN/ISO technical meetings and EU Expert Group meetings to promote ECOS positions.
• Prepare technical input through official comments and ECOS position papers.
• Report to and liaise with ECOS staff and member organisations.
• Exchange information with ECOS members and other experts as needed.

Kenntnisse

Ecological management

Environmental assessment

Forest science

Agriculture

Jobbeschreibung

Call for experts - bioeconomy and nature

We are seeking experts in fields related to bioeconomy and nature, such as forestry or agriculture - including food/feed, bioenergy, or biomaterials. Deadline 15 February 2026

The adoption of the Nature Restoration Regulation, initiatives within the EU bioeconomy policy framework, and the development of standards related to monitoring and assessment constitute the context for this call for experts.

Interested candidates should be able to demonstrate in-depth technical/scientific knowledge in:

• Ecological management practices, such as agroecology, ecological forestry, sustainable soil management.
• Environmental assessment tools, such as ecosystem health assessments (including biodiversity, soil, water), greenhouse gas accounting, and lifecycle assessment of bio-based products.

Your skills should relate to at least one of the following fields: forest/forestry science or agriculture - this can include food/feed, bioenergy, or biomaterials, e.g. wood-based products, bio-based plastics, bio-based textiles.

Please note, applications will reviewed focussing on the depth and adequacy of relevant knowledge, rather than breadth. Single-topic experts are therefore encouraged to apply, as well as experts with demonstrable knowledge across multiple topics.

The geographical scope of the work includes Europe, Africa, and the international level.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental NGO values and have proven written and oral communication and negotiation skills. Experience with and understanding of the policy context and standardisation developments in the subject area will be considered a strong asset. Fluency in English and willingness to travel are required.

The nominated experts will:

• Participate in CEN and/or ISO technical meetings, as well as EU Expert Group meetings to promote ECOS position.
• Prepare technical input through official comments and contribution to ECOS position papers;
• Report to and liaise with the responsible ECOS staff.
• Exchange information with ECOS member organisations and other experts when needed.

ECOS offers:

• A daily fee for preparation of meetings, participation and reporting, as well as other relevant tasks.
• Reimbursement of travel costs.
• Per diem to cover accommodation and subsistence costs.

Concerning the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in applications

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 any part of your application, please declare it and indicate which AI tools you have used and for what purpose.