Communications Officer

European Disability Forum

About the Organisation

European Disability Forum is an umbrella organisation of persons with disabilities. We bring together representative organisations of persons with disabilities from across Europe.  We defend the interests of more than 100 million persons with disabilities in Europe. We are run by persons with disabilities and their families. We are a strong united voice of persons with disabilities in Europe.

We want a Europe where people with disabilities are fully included in society. We are included on an equal basis with others. We want our human rights, as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities are fully respected, protected, and fulfilled.

Our mission is to ensure the full inclusion in society of persons with disabilities. Access to our human rights through our active involvement in policy development, implementation, and monitoring of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Europe.

About the role

The European Disability Forum is recruiting a Communications Officer to strengthen its Communications team. Reports to: Communications Manager. To ensure the visibility of EDF’s activities, with a focus on digital content, social media, and design of publications and promotional materials. All tasks are to be implemented based on decisions adopted by EDF governing bodies and coordinated by the Communications Manager.

Responsibilities

Support Planning & Coordination:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of EDF’s annual communications plan.
• Contribute to the editorial calendar in collaboration with the Communications Manager, Senior Communications Officer, and EDF staff.
• Safeguard and strengthen the visual identity of the organisation.

Develop EDF’s Digital Presence:

• Plan and deliver accessible social media campaigns on platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Create accessible digital content, including short videos, visuals, and written posts.
• Collaborate with social media content creators in specific campaigns.
• Develop and implement EDF information campaigns on specific themes.
• Review and update the EDF website, including content and visuals.
• Coordinated with the website provider to ensure technical requirements are up to date.
• Engage with external partners (EU institutions, civil society, industry stakeholders) to promote joint initiatives, campaigns, or events.
• Produce EDF’s weekly and monthly newsletters.

Support Development of EDF’s Publications:

• Coordinate the production of accessible publications, such as our flagship Human Rights reports, annual report and other online and print publications.
• Liaise with EDF staff and external service providers to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure appropriate visibility of EDF partners and supporters in publications and events.
• Support the design of event-related materials (agendas, presentations, badges, digital materials).

Support other Communications Activities and Monitoring:

• Support EDF staff with external communication needs.
• Contribute to the communication coverage of EDF events and events in which EDF participates.
• Monitor and report on the reach and impact of EDF communications, in collaboration with the management team.
• Undertake additional tasks as required by the Communications Manager

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in communications roles in similar organisations (human rights organisations, NGOs, political organisations) in companies.
• Proven ability to simplify complex information and create clear and engaging content.
• Working knowledge of Content Management Systems (WordPress preferred) and email marketing tools (Mailchimp preferred)
• Familiarity with video and design tools (Adobe suite, Canva, Photoshop )

Desirable:

• Persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Experience in accessible and inclusive communications.
• Knowledge of disability rights or related policy fields.
• Experience in policy, advocacy, or institutional communications.

Compensation & Benefits

• 24 days of leave plus the week between 25 December and 1st January (these days do not count as part of your annual leave).
• Public transport. EDF as flexible working policy ( possibility of homeworking).
• Complementary health insurance and hospitalisation insurance
• Group pension, meal cheques, transport, and home working allowance.

Conditions of employment

• You need to be legally right to live and work in Belgium.

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• To apply, please fill in this application form (Word) and send to [email protected] by 9 am CET on May 11th 2026.

Interviews

• The interviews 3rd to 5th June 2026

Policies

EDF is an equal opportunities employer. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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