The Plan EU Office is recruiting a Communications Officer as a permanent position. This person will be responsible for strengthening the communications and media work of Plan EU Office by engaging the broader EU public on advocacy issues and raising Plan?s profile, primarily through communication tools, EU media and events coordination. They will support the implementation of Plan?s advocacy and campaigns targeting the EU for policy change around child rights and gender equality, working in a small and dynamic team in Brussels.
Plan Europe is a regional network within Plan International which links 11 national Plan organisations in European Union (EU) member states, and our program country offices around the world, with our EU office in Brussels. Our goal is to ensure that the promotion and protection of children?s rights is a priority in the EU?s development policy and that children?s voices are heard in the decision-making processes. Join us and help children, families and entire communities to move themselves from a life of poverty to a future with opportunity.
If interested in applying, please send a cover letter and CV by email to info-eu@plan-international.org with Communications and Media Officer in the subject line.
For the full job description please see below.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted!
Deadline for applications: 14 March 2012
Interviews: ?23 & 24 March 2012
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Principal Responsibilities:
- To draft, implement, monitor and evaluate Plan Europe?s communication strategy;
- To provide an EU component to and support the ?communication and media work ?of Plan as international organisation;
- To oversee internal and external communication and media work of Plan Europe, including newsletters, website and social media, to reach out more effectively to EU target audiences;
- To develop media communication, including drafting press briefings, and press releases, their distribution to the target groups and monitor the preparation of press clippings;
- To strengthen Plan EU Office?s media relations as a tool to engage the broader EU public in Plan?s advocacy work;
- To monitor Plan Europe?s communication budget and ensure that all budget reporting requirements are adhered to and are of a high quality.
Skill requirements:
1. Experience and Knowledge
- At least 5 years of relevant communications related work experience;
- Knowledge of child rights and/or international development;
- Proven expertise in EU policy;
- MA or equivalent in a relevant field (Development, European Studies, Human Rights, Communication, Journalism, Political Science, etc.);
- Experience in international work environments and intercultural communication;
- Experience with media an additional asset.
2.???? Skills
- Excellent communication, networking, and inter-personal skills;
- Innovative and creative thinking in relation to communication,
- Proven excellence in writing and editing skills in English; an additional EU language an asset;
- Good knowledge of computer tools, web and layout design an asset.
3.???? Personal Qualities
- Independent professional ?to contribute to the overall goal of the organization;
- Flexible, willing to share information and to take up various tasks done in a small office;
- Managing all relationships inside Plan and outside constructively, diplomatic and with discretion;
- Sense of service for other Plan staff and the Plan Europe board;
- Capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment;
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure;
- Some willingness to travel.
Attachment: Job Description Communications and Media Officer
More information: http://www.plan-eu.org/
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