Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe is Europe’s leading NGO coalition fighting dangerous climate change. We are a unique network, in which environmental and development organisations work together to issue joint lobby campaigns and maximise their impact. With over 200 member organisations active in 40 European countries, representing over 1,700 NGOs and more than 40 million citizens, CAN Europe promotes sustainable climate, energy and development policies throughout Europe.
CAN Europe members work to achieve this goal through joint actions, information exchange and the coordinated development of NGO strategy on international, regional, and national climate issues. CAN Europe members place a high priority on both a healthy environment and development that “meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (Brundtland Commission).
CAN Europe’s vision is to protect the atmosphere while allowing for sustainable and equitable development worldwide.
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Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe is Europe's largest coalition working on climate and energy. With over 200 member organisations in more than 40 countries - representing over 1700 NGOs and more than 40 million citizens - CAN Europe works to prevent dangerous climate change and promote sustainable climate and energy policy in Europe.
We are currently seeking a motivated and talented Coordinator for the Civil Society Observatory on Methane (CSO-M) to work on reducing our fossil gas dependency with a specific focus on methane. The successful candidate will co-lead the Secretariat of the Civil Society Observatory on Methane (CSO-M) together with Environmental Defense Fund Europe (EDF-E), providing strategic direction and coordination to strengthen the platform’s role as a key civil society hub on methane in Europe. You will work with the CAN Europe membership and beyond to ensure the protection of the EU Methane Regulation and its ambitious implementation in EU Member States.
What do we expect from you?
Main responsibilities
Co-lead the CSO-M Secretariat with EDF Europe, ensuring effective day-to-day functioning of the platform.
Co-coordinate the CSO-M monthly general meetings, organise agendas, speakers, national inputs, facilitate meetings and ensure follow-up.
Support develop and implement the strategic direction of the CSO-M, including its priorities, annual work plan and long-term development.
Reinforce the CSO-M’s governance, working structures and membership.
Coordinate actively with CSO-M and CAN Europe members to ensure best possible national implementation of the EU Methane Regulation.
Required qualifications
At least 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience, including 3+ years in senior network or alliance coordinator positions.
Proven ability to clearly communicate, both orally and in written, track record in coordinating processes and chairing meetings.
Experience of working with NGO networks, institutions and industry associations on climate and energy topics.
Effective time management with experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to deliver on deadlines. Excellent organisational skills.
Passionate about the energy transition and phasing out fossil fuels.
Fluent in spoken and written English. Other European languages are a bonus.
Other desirable qualities:
Demonstrated alignment with the mission and the values of CAN Europe.
Experience with working in multicultural and multilingual environments.
Strong ICT and digital skills with knowledge of contact database software and management.
What CAN Europe offers and How to apply
What CAN Europe offers
This position (full time or part-time, minimum 80% FTE) is based in the CAN Europe Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium and is line-managed by the Fossil Free Programme Manager. The work will be closely coordinated with the Gas Policy Coordinator and Gas Communications officer. We are not considering sponsoring visas this time.
We offer a Belgian open-ended contract with an expected salary between 4300 EUR and 5400 EUR gross/month for a full time position depending on the relevant years of experience (minimum 5-7 years) and subject to Belgian tax; Meal vouchers (7,00 €/day); transport costs; eco-vouchers (250,00 €/year); sport and culture vouchers (100,00 €/year), phone allowance (39,00 €/month); work computer; and support for home office setup.
In addition to remuneration, CAN Europe is also invested in offering their employees professional development, career progression and networking opportunities.
How to apply:
Please submit your CV (without photo) and cover letter (in English) via our hiring platform Job Toolz (you are at the right place!)
We want to hire you as a person, and not your skills for using tools, such as Artificial Intelligence. We encourage you to supply your personal and own information only.
Please note that only applications submitted via the official recruitment platform will be taken into consideration. If you have any questions, you can reach out via email on hr@caneurope.org
Below, you can also find the Job Ad and Job Description as pdfs to download for your reference
Timeline:
Application deadline: Wednesday 14 October 12:00
First round interviews: afternoon of 21 and morning of 22 October 2026
Written tests before the second round interviews
Second round interviews: afternoon 05 November 2026
Expected start date: as soon as possible
More about us: We are an open and inclusive, multicultural, multilingual team and explicitly encourage applications from all applicants, independent of their age, ancestry, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. CAN Europe is committed to cultivate a healthy and secure working culture based on care, trust, respect and learning.
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