Junior Projects and Communications Officer

AI Data and Robotics Association

Length of contract
2 year

Start date
January 2026

About the Organisation

European Partnership on AI-Data and Robotics aims to boost European competitiveness, societal well-being, and environmental aspects to lead the world in researching, developing, and deploying value-driven, trustworthy AI, data, and robotics based on fundamental European rights, principles, and values. Adra presents the contractual counterpart to the European Commission for the implementation of the ADR co-programmed partnership.

Adra’s principal goal is to develop and implement a strategy and roadmap for research, technological development, and uptake, to create an innovation ecosystem for strong European leadership in ADR, and to deliver maximum economic and societal benefit to its citizens and businesses.

About the role

We are seeking a Junior Projects and Communications Officer to strengthen our general and project communication, including digital engagement and member relations activities. You will support the Senior Campaigns and Engagements lead and Project Manager in ensuring that Adra’s general and project outreach is dynamic, visible, and impactful, with an active involvement of the membership.

Responsibilities

Project Communications:

• Assist in developing and implementing communication plans for key projects and campaigns.
• Coordinate internal and external communications, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Draft press releases, project updates, case studies, and newsletters.
• Support stakeholder engagement through clear, timely updates and briefings.
• Track project communication deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met and reports are accurate.

Digital Communications & Content Creation:

• Draft, edit, and schedule targeted content to promote Adra activities, publications, projects, and events on Adra’s website, newsletters, and social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter/X).
• Work with design teams to format reports, presentations, high-quality multimedia content, and marketing materials in line with Adra’s brand.
• Seek contributions to monthly newsletters, blogs, and press releases, using marketing campaign tools such as Mailchimp.

Digital Communication & Content Creation:

• Maintain and update the Adra website and related project websites, ensuring content is accurate, timely, and aligned with campaign priorities.
• Monitor basic analytics and user interaction to improve digital experience and reach.

Events & Campaign Support

• Support the planning, coordination, and promotion of webinars, workshops, and physical or hybrid events.
• Prepare event communication assets and help manage registration, invitations, and follow-up.
• Support technical hosting of virtual events (via Zoom, Teams), including moderation and speaker coordination.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

Required:

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in communications, member engagement, and digital marketing (internships considered).
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English (working language); knowledge of other EU languages is an asset.
• Proficiency in:
  • Design tools: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
  • CMS: Drupal/WordPress
  • Email marketing: Mailchimp
  • Social media: LinkedIn, Twitter/X.
  • Event tools: Zoom, Teams, Eventbrite.

Desirable:

• Horizon 2020/Horizon Europe project experience.
• Experience managing digital marketing campaigns and project communications.
• Familiarity with CRM or membership databases.
• Direct involvement and experience working in European-funded projects.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Creative, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently.

Values & Behaviours:

• Joining a fast-paced start-up environment, you are willing to dive into uncertain or complex new areas of work and find creative solutions.
• A strong interest in our key areas and willingness to develop knowledge and understanding of the challenges of the sector.
• Ability to work autonomously, effectively and efficiently, to organise your work and to communicate in time about your needs and questions.
• High level of self-awareness. Skilled in reflecting on your own behaviours and practices and working to change them where necessary.
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and principles of work in your work.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in communications, marketing, digital media, graphic design, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• 20 days Annual Leave
• Meal Vouchers
• Ecocheques
• Hospitalisation Insurance
• 9days Extra-Legal Holidays

Conditions of employment

• Applicants must be able to legally live and work in Belgium.

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Please send an email to [email protected] with a CV in English, two references, and one page of a cover letter, Applicant Name, and with the subject line "Junior Projects and Communications Officer"
• There is no perfect candidate, so if you can picture yourself thriving in this role, we’d love to receive your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Interviews

• Only candidates selected for the interview will be contacted.

Policies

Adra is committed to providing an equal-opportunity work environment.

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