Health and Environment Alliance is looking for a Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator, Health and Chemicals

Pollution, from a cocktail of substances, impacts health negatively. Cancer, infertility, and impaired immune, hormonal and reproductive systems can result even from low levels of exposure to harmful chemicals. Shockingly, over 70% of chemicals produced in Europe are hazardous to health.

The health and medical community can play a key role in preventing disease through ambitious chemicals policies which reduce people’s exposure. With the start of the EU policy cycle, HEAL aims to engage our members as well as health professionals, medical associations, patients and disease groups and other health stakeholders to raise awareness on the health of chemical pollution on our advocacy priorities and urgency to act on PFAS, EDCs, Bisphenols or other hazardous chemicals.

Are you HEAL’s new Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator for Health and Chemicals?

You can help expand health and medical engagement, build capacity to communicate the latest science on health and chemicals to decision-makers, and advocate for policies which place health at the centre of reducing chemical pollution.

Requirements

We need someone who:

• … is passionate about HEAL’s mission and ensuring we can lead healthy lives on a healthy planet

• … has at least 5 years of experience in a health or environmental advocacy role, preferably within an NGO or public health organisation

• … possesses excellent attention to detail, organisational, and planning skills, with strong project-management abilities

• … has proven expertise in chemical health risks and their impact on public health

For more information on the key duties and requirements for this role, please check out the job description. It specifies the criteria we’ll refer to when reviewing applications.

Benefits

You’ll join a friendly and supportive team of passionate change leaders. We’re based in Brussels in a beautiful office at Mundo Madou, an ethical building located in the heart of the city.

It’s important to us that you feel valued and supported in your role, so here’s what we can offer you:

• A full-time, permanent contract (part-time negotiable)

• A gross salary of around 4,000 EUR per month

• Lunch vouchers and a transport allowance

• An end-of-year 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

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, you’ll have access to training and learning opportunities. You’ll 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 Sunday 4 August 2024. You’ll need to upload the following files:

• A cover letter that explains why you think you’d be a good fit for the role and for HEAL

• An up-to-date CV

• A copy of your academic qualifications mentioned in your CV

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a test by the end of August. Interviews will be held at the beginning of September.

HEAL is an equal-opportunities and family-friendly employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.