Communications Manager

Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum

Duration
CDD contract of one year with the possibility of extension

About the Organisation

Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) is a unique multi-layered regional civil society platform aimed at promoting European integration, facilitating reforms and democratic transformations in the six Eastern Partnership countries – Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. Serving as the civil society and people-to-people dimension of the Eastern Partnership, the EaP CSF strives to strengthen civil society in the region, boost pluralism in public discourse and policymaking by promoting participatory democracy and fundamental freedoms.

About the role

The Secretariat of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) is looking for its Communication Manager. The selected candidate will be tasked with increasing the visibility of the Forum to establish it as a go-to source on Eastern Partnership issues. S/He will support the Forum in its political positioning towards issues relevant to the Eastern Partnership. This is a very diversified role that requires good knowledge of communication techniques, a hands-on approach when it comes to creating and implementing communication plans, as well as human and political sensitivity.

In your role, you will be reporting directly to the Director of the EaP CSF Secretariat. You will be required to liaise with all EaP CSF teams as well as Forum members and members of the Forum’s Steering and Compliance Committees.

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

• Create and implement the communication strategy to increase the Forum’s external visibility and establish it as a trusted source of information on all Eastern Partnership-relevant matters;
• Coordinating with the Advocacy Team, lead all communication actions to increase awareness of the Forum’s political positioning on issues related to the Eastern Partnership;
• Create and oversee the production of a communication content plan to fuel website and social media publications in order to boost online visibility.
• Strengthen the Forum’s presence in European and Eastern Partnership media through regular contacts with journalists and the drafting and publication of press releases and opinion pieces;
• Support the Forum’s Event and Advocacy teams with event planning and visibility.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Manage the work of the Communications Trainee, if applicable
• Write, proofread, and edit all information material produced by the Forum
• Create any necessary audiovisual material (social media visuals, report layout, video editing)
• Coordinate any communication-related outsourced services (graphic design, printing, audiovisual, etc.)
• Maintain and update the Forum’s database of contacts as well as all communication-related online tools (website, social media, Adobe Suite, ad hoc communication software subscriptions). Maintain relations with relevant providers as necessary.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Required:

• At least 5 years of experience in communications, journalism an international affairs role in charge of visibility;
• A well-rounded communication profile with practical knowledge of communication techniques, including mass mailing (MailerLite), website (WordPress, YooTheme), and social media management (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), and media relations.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft 365 and the Adobe Suites. For Adobe, InDesign and Illustrator are essential. Knowledge of Photoshop and Premiere Pro is a strong advantage. Knowledge of any other audiovisual creation software (Canva, Cap Cut ) is a plus.
• Excellent speaking and drafting skills in English. Knowledge of an Eastern Partnership language is a plus.
• Strong interest and capabilities using CMS and CRM tools (WordPress, YooTheme, Odoo Database);
• Some knowledge of the Eastern Partnership is required. Willingness to learn more about the region is essential.
• Working experience in a not-for-profit organisation is a plus.
• Ability to establish priorities, work within tight timelines, and multitask;
• Proactive and able to propose and come up with new content for web and social media
• Solution-oriented active learner: when confronted with an issue, you come up with potential solutions to solve it quickly and efficiently;
• Sound coordination, networking, and collaborative skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Attractive remuneration and benefits package in line with Brussels standards;
• Be part of a friendly, dynamic, and international team in Brussels.
• Excellent networking opportunities with EU and Eastern Partnership officials and civil society representatives.

Conditions of employment

• You need to be Right to live and work in the EU.

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Please send in your CV and cover letter directly to Mr Andrea Raimondi, Director of the Secretariat at [email protected]

Interviews

• Please note that applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

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