Call for experts – Furniture circularity and sustainability

ECOS - European Environmental Citizens Organisation for Standardisation; Brussel Hoofdstad; Presencial; EUR 46 000 - 92 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Daily fee for meetings and tasks

Travel cost reimbursement

Per diem for accommodation and subsis

Resumo da oferta

ECOS – European Environmental Citizens Organisation for Standardisation is seeking experts in the furniture sector to represent environmental interests in standards development and related policies.

Experts provide technical and scientific input and may represent ECOS in standardisation processes and multi-stakeholder discussions. Responsibilities include contributing to ECOS position papers, meeting participation, and liaison with ECOS officers and member organisations.

Qualificações

• In-depth technical and scientific knowledge of the furniture industry and its circular economy potential.
• Knowledge of substances of concern and standardisation processes is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in technical meetings of CEN (and possibly ISO) to promote ECOS position.
• Prepare technical input through comments and ECOS position papers or policy responses.
• Report to and liaise with the ECOS Programme Officer.
• Exchange information with ECOS member organisations and other experts when needed.

Conhecimentos

Furniture industry knowledge

Substances of concern knowledge

Standardisation process experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Call for experts – Furniture circularity and sustainability

ECOS is looking for experts in the field of furniture to represent and defend environmental interests in the development of standards and related policies. Our experts provide us with technical and scientific input and may represent ECOS in standardisation processes and multi-stakeholder discussions.

The furniture sector has a significant environmental impact, primarily in material use, waste generation, and chemical use. In 2017, it was estimated that around 10 million tonnes of furniture were discarded in the EU, of which only approximately 10% were recycled, with the remainder going to landfill or incineration (EEB, 2017). Furthermore, the use of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and chemical substances such as flame retardants, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Phthalates, Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), dyes and pesticides also leads to chemical pollution throughout the lifecycle and could obstruct recycling.

Interested candidates should be able to demonstrate in-depth technical and scientific knowledge of the furniture industry and its circular economy potential. Knowledge of substances of concern and the standardisation process at international or national level will be considered an asset.

Possible tasks include:

• Participate in technical meetings of CEN (and possibly ISO ) meetings to promote ECOS position.
• Prepare technical input through official comments and contributions to ECOS position papers or responses to policy consultations.
• Report to and liaise with the responsible ECOS Programme Officer.
• Exchange information with ECOS member organisations and other experts when needed.

ECOS is an international NGO with a network of members and experts advocating for environmentally friendly technical standards, policies and laws. With 20 years of experience, ECOS represents over 50 national and European members, including the European Environmental Bureau, Friends of the Earth Europe, Transport & Environment and WWF. ECOS is a partner organisation of the standardisation organisations CEN and CENELEC, a member of ETSI and a liaison organisation to IEC & ISO. Learn more: www.ecostandard.org

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.