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Over the past year, Ecorys has had the pleasure of working alongside the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to shape and review policies and projects that aim to protect and improve our environment. In leading a team of organisations to provide evaluation and monitoring support across a 3-year strategic contract, we have been sharing evidence and providing expertise to support decision making and learning across a wide range of topics including: 🔹 Natural capital evidence and investment 🔹 Rural prosperity 🔹 Landscape protection 🔹 Sustainable food procurement Our mission is to ensure that evidence and learning drive decision making. We are continually evolving our approaches to impact measurement and learning, so they best support the development of effective, long-term environmental strategies. As part of the contract, our team is currently leading a review of the Environmental Principles Policy Statement, where we’ve engaged stakeholders across Government to understand how this duty to consider the environment is beginning to shape policymaking processes and culture – and how it can deliver even greater impact in the future. If you’d like to discuss or explore how Ecorys' environmental policy and evaluation experts can support your work, please reach out to: 📩 James Ronicle – james.ronicle@ecorys.com 📩 Jenny Molyneux – jenny.molyneux@ecorys.com #Environment #Policy #Evaluation #Sustainability #NaturalCapital #ClimateAction #PublicPolicy #Ecorys #Defra

We are delighted to see the publication today of our final report evaluating the integration of youth perspectives in Council of Europe work! This was an exciting and ambitious study, which examined the long history of youth engagement across the Organisation, with a particular focus on measures implemented since 2020 and the new commitment to #youth in the Reykjavik Declaration. Over 6 months, Ecorys worked closely with the Directorate for Internal Oversight (DIO) to map and assess the extent to which youth perspectives are integrated in Council of Europe work, and to identify challenges and success factors. The final report sets out recommendations for the Council of Europe over the programming period to 2027 and beyond, with consideration to the rapidly changing landscape for human rights, democracy and rule of law. We are very grateful to all of those who contributed their time for the evaluation, including members of the inter-institutional Reference Group, and to #youngpeople with experience of Council of Europe work whose views were instrumental to shaping the recommendations. The published report can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/eMcV8zxz

Opportunities in International Development at Ecorys 🌐 Ecorys recognises the challenges faced by many working in development and cooperation due to recent political and economic shifts. These changes have been rapid and significant, affecting the sector in various ways. Now more than ever, we believe international cooperation for development is essential. At Ecorys, we stand with everyone dedicated to this field, and we continue to contribute through a wide range of ongoing projects and technical assistance. 📢 Looking for new opportunities? 🔹 Explore our open in-house roles 💼 🔹 Join our expert database for future projects 📋 Visit our careers page https://lnkd.in/eNn63yhR or send your CV to experts@ecorys.com 📩. We are actively expanding our programmes in collaboration with international donors such as the European Commission, the World Bank and the United Nations. With 20+ offices across Europe, Africa, and Asia, our expertise spans diverse areas, including monitoring and evaluation, public finance management, transport and infrastructure, peace and security, CSO, human rights, and more. Let’s continue working together for a better future! 🌱🤝 #InternationalDevelopment

Webinar: Hydrogen Sustainability & Circularity ♻ In a world of rapid geopolitical change, Europe's ambition to reduce its energy dependency and achieve climate neutrality by 2050 is more important than ever. 🌍 At Ecorys, we support the Clean Hydrogen Partnership in its mission to position the EU as a leader in sustainable and circular hydrogen technologies. To drive this forward, we helped establishing the European Hydrogen Sustainability and Circularity Panel (EHS&CP), dedicated to advancing the greening of hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and end use. ♻⚡ 🌐 In this context, the Clean Hydrogen Partnership is hosting a webinar on 8 May 2025, from 14:00 – 16:00 CET. The session will: 🔹 Open with insights from the (EHS&CP) Panel, presenting key findings and addressing critical challenges in hydrogen sustainability and circularity. 🔹 Explore the role of clean hydrogen production in decarbonising transport, with a strong focus on storage, resource efficiency, and circularity. 💡Join the conversation! Register here: https://lnkd.in/etpQng64 #CleanHydrogen #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #EnergyTransition

🚀 We’re Hiring: Accountant 🌍 Are you an experienced accountant looking for your next challenge? We are seeking an accountant to join our Finance team in Brussels! The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling a variety of accounting tasks, including transactional work (such as posting invoices and bank statements) as well as closing and reporting activities. You should have expertise in periodic closing processes, be proficient in governmental declarations, and have strong analytical and accounting skills. A solid understanding of BE GAAP and fiscal matters is essential. 🔍 We are looking for: 🔹 Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Dutch 🔹 A Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent experience 🔹 Good practical knowledge of excel 🔹Experience in process and system improvements with a proactive mindset 🔹Experience with working in an ERP environment (Unit 4 is a plus) If this sounds like your next role, we want to hear from you! #Accountant #Finance

MEL Sandbox (by UNDP) relaunches its webinars in 2025! ✨ Join our Ecorys Research Manager, Marta B., presenting on the 18th of March at 13:00-14:15 (UK time) on the topic of "Working with Complexity from the Ground Up". 🎙️ Marta will present alongside Johnson Ochanda from Haki Centre Organization, exploring ‘Peer Participatory Action Research’ (PPAR) in practice and discussing its potential to balance power in global development evaluation practices. They will present their work on the Global Impact Study, commissioned by the Global Fund for Children, as a case study.

We are proud to share a major achievement in our ongoing efforts to enhance public finance management in Tajikistan 🏅 As part of the 🌍 EU-funded TVET and Employment Sector Budget Support Programme, we recently organised a study tour for a high-level delegation from Tajikistan to The Netherlands 💼 📅 From February 1st to 7th, Tajikistan’s officials enhanced their expertise at the Dutch National Academy for Finance and Economics, exploring The Netherlands' best practices in programme-based budgeting (PBB). 🏛️ The delegation also visited the Ecorys office in Rotterdam, where our International Development Unit shared insights on PBB reform implementation across the world. Looking ahead, our EU Technical Assistance team remains committed to supporting Tajikistan over the next year and a half. We will focus on: ✅ Refining budget methodologies ✅ Strengthening capacity at the Ministry of Finance ✅ Supporting sector ministries to ensure sustained PBB implementation 🚀 This initiative marks a significant milestone in Tajikistan's journey towards robust PBB frameworks! #ProgramBasedBudgeting #EUAssistance #TajikistanDevelopment 

Exciting opportunity: Communications Manager – Healthy Cities for Adolescents Programme (HCA-II) Ecorys is proud to be the programme manager for the second phase of the Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA-II) programme, a flagship initiative by Fondation Botnar. HCA-II is dedicated to improving adolescent health and wellbeing in rapidly growing cities across six countries. Role Overview:  We are seeking an experienced Communications Manager for a project hire role to lead the delivery of our communications strategy for HCA-II. This individual will play a key role in managing communications content, stakeholder engagement, and enhancing programme visibility across multiple platforms.   💻 Key Responsibilities: 🔹 Strategic Development & Implementation: Ensure communications align with programme goals and adjust strategies as needed. 🔹 Copywriting & Editing: Produce and review written materials, including press releases, website content, and social media posts. 🔹 Outsourcing & Contractor Management: Manage third-party suppliers for video editing and other technical needs. 🔹 Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with global partners, media, and project stakeholders to amplify the programme’s message. 🔹 Reporting: Track and report on communication activities, including outcomes and KPIs. 🔹 Capacity Building: Support project partners with communication training and strategies.   ✅ What We Are Looking For: 🔹 Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, or a related field. 🔹 5+ years of communications experience, ideally in international development or the non-profit sector. 🔹 Strong project management skills and excellent written/verbal communication. 🔹 Experience with WordPress, social media management, and content creation is a plus. 📅 Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to hca2@ecorys.com by 21/02/2025.   Contract Terms: 🔹 Remote position 🔹 Up to 5 days per month (additional hours may be required based on specific tasks) 🔹 Contract period: March 2025 – December 2026 Ecorys is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.     #jobopportunity #communicationsmanager #HCAII #globalhealth #adolescenthealth #internationaldevelopment #projecthire #ecorys

We are pleased to announce that Ecorys has been awarded a contract by the European Commission (DG GROW) to lead a study on the market potential of offsite construction in addressing housing supply challenges. 🏡 Offsite construction offers enhanced productivity, cost efficiency, and sustainability. However, its market share remains small, and adoption is hindered by various barriers. 🔎 Our study will take a two-phase approach:🔹Phase 1: A stakeholder survey to assess the current state and potential of offsite construction in the EU. This will explore barriers, technological readiness, customer acceptance, and regulatory frameworks.🔹Phase 2: Focus group discussions to develop practical recommendations for overcoming barriers, increasing market acceptance, and accelerating adoption across Member States. 📢 Do you work in construction? We want to hear from you! Share your views by responding to our survey: https://lnkd.in/eknGAikd This study will support the European Affordable Housing Plan, identifying strategies to address structural drivers of high housing costs while promoting sustainable, cost-effective solutions.💡 #EU #Housing #OffsiteConstruction #Sustainability