Application Deadline
January 5, 2026
The European Climate Foundation (ECF) and its associated programmes, including PIE and ReNew2030, continue to expand their global impact by recruiting skilled professionals committed to advancing clean energy, industry transformation, and evidence-based philanthropy. The following consolidated announcement outlines key vacancies available across several regions. Each section presents the purpose of the role, essential requirements, eligibility considerations, and application timelines. All positions remain open until filled unless otherwise specified. Industry Transition Programme Manager, PIE The Industry Transition Programme Manager plays a central role in PIE’s mission to accelerate global progress toward carbon-free power systems by 2040 while advancing decarbonisation in the iron and steel sectors. Operating from any ECF location in Belgium, the role requires the postholder to work with an international network of partners, co-develop transition strategies, and support the execution of interventions that advance clean industrial transformation. Key Requirements and Eligibility Demonstrated expertise in industrial decarbonisation, clean energy transitions or related fields. Strong partnership-building skills with the ability to work across multi-country networks. Experience in strategy development, programme management and systems thinking. Professional fluency in English; additional languages are advantageous. Eligibility to work from an ECF office in Belgium. Deadline: Open until filled. Intern, Legal and Risk Management Unit (6 months) The Legal and Risk Management Intern supports ECF’s internal legal and compliance processes. Based in any ECF location in Belgium, this six-month internship is ideal for students or recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in risk assessment, compliance, governance, and policy development. Key Requirements and Eligibility Current student or recent graduate in law, risk management, political science, public policy or related disciplines. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail. Interest in organisational risk frameworks and internal compliance. Ability to contribute to research, documentation, and process improvement. Eligible to work from an ECF office in Belgium. Deadline: Open until filled. Corporate Communications Senior Associate (6-Month Contract) The Corporate Communications Senior Associate will join ECF’s communications team to deliver a six-month temporary cover. The postholder will contribute to corporate and internal communications strategies, strengthen ECF’s organisational reputation, and support high-quality information flows across internal departments and external stakeholders. Key Requirements and Eligibility Background in communications, journalism, public relations or related fields. Proven experience creating strategic messaging, managing communication plans, and coordinating organisational initiatives. Strong writing, editing and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Eligibility to work from an ECF location in Belgium. Deadline: Open until filled. Grants Officer – Maternity Cover (Madrid, Spain) The Grants Officer joins the Grants Management team to support ECF’s Spanish programme, and possibly an additional team, with high-quality grantmaking administration. Reporting to the Director of Grants Management, the role is based in Madrid. Key Requirements and Eligibility Experience in grants administration, donor reporting, or non-profit financial management. Strong organisational, documentation and workflow-tracking capabilities. Ability to support strategic grantmaking cycles and ensure compliance with internal processes. Fluency in Spanish and English. Eligibility to work in Spain. Deadline: Open until filled. Transition Director, PIE The Transition Director leads the strategic and operational process of transitioning PIE from its current host organisation, ECF, into a fully independent legal entity. This high-level leadership post involves planning and executing all organisational, legal, financial, and operational steps required to establish independent governance. Key Requirements and Eligibility Extensive leadership experience in organisational transition, restructuring, or building new institutions. Strong project management, stakeholder negotiation and strategic planning expertise. Knowledge of governance, legal structures and operational frameworks relevant to non-profit organisations. Eligibility to work from an ECF location in Belgium. Deadline: Open until filled. Programme Manager, Asia Programme (Hong Kong) The Programme Manager supports PIE’s work in Asia, particularly in accelerating clean electricity generation to replace coal. The role requires a deep commitment to global environmental goals and the ability to work in an international partnership ecosystem. Key Requirements and Eligibility Demonstrated understanding of Asian energy systems, climate policy or regional political dynamics. Proven ability to engage partners, co-design interventions and support strategic planning. Strong analytical, communication and intercultural collaboration skills. Eligibility to work in Hong Kong. Deadline: Open until filled. Senior Operations Manager (ReNew2030) The Senior Operations Manager oversees operations for ReNew2030, including finance, risk, grants, monitoring and learning systems, and partner coordination. Operating from any ECF location in Belgium, the role ensures effective budgeting, reporting and cross-team workflows. Key Requirements and Eligibility Background in operations management within non-profit or international organisations. Experience with budgeting, financial oversight, risk frameworks and programme operations. Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and maintain operational excellence. Eligibility to work from an ECF office in Belgium. Deadline: Open until filled. Senior Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) and Grants Associate This role designs and maintains the MEL system for ReNew2030, managing the theory of change, indicators, outcome tracking and data reporting. Based at any ECF Belgium location, the position ensures that learning informs strategy development. Key Requirements and Eligibility Experience in MEL system design, data analysis and results-based management. Familiarity with grants management and evidence-based evaluation. Strong analytical writing and methodological skills. Eligibility to work from an ECF office in Belgium. Deadline: Open until filled. Programme Manager, Italy (Rome) The Programme Manager in Rome will co-design and support the development of an expanding climate programme in Italy, contributing to grantmaking, fundraising and strategic partnerships at a crucial moment in the national climate debate. Key Requirements and Eligibility Strong expertise in climate policy, philanthropy, public affairs or non-profit management. Capacity to build relationships, identify funding opportunities and co-develop strategy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Italian and English. Eligibility to work in Italy. Deadline: Open until filled. 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December 6, 2025
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