Communications Officer

Communications Officer

JPI Oceans

Brussel, Belgium

Dynamic working environment

The JPI Oceans secretariat is based in the heart of Brussels and amidst many of the key EU institutions. The position offers the opportunity to work in a multicultural European environment and be part of a dynamic constellation engaging with policy-makers, ministries, research funders, academics and other stakeholders. There will be ample opportunities to attend international conferences and meetings and build networks with colleagues from across Europe and beyond.

Are you looking for an opportunity to join our lively international secretariat team that works towards sustainable seas and oceans, and be immersed in the European research and innovation sphere? We would love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

The design of your portfolio of responsibilities will include a broad range of aspects, which may evolve over time along with JPI Oceans’ array of changing Joint Actions and project involvements.

• Support the implementation of the communication responsibilities in the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership and MMinE-SwEEPER project. Your main roles will be to:
  • implement the communication, dissemination and outreach strategy;
  • manage the website and social media channels;
  • prepare presentations, brochures, policy briefs, and content for traditional and social media;
  • organise events, symposia, webinars and other activities;
  • explore the use of innovative communication tools to generate and maintain a high level of interest and engagement;
  • develop and organise activitiesto build the ocean literacy capacity in projects.
• Support the communication and outreach of JPI Oceans’ thematic Joint Actions and Strategic Engagements. Your roles will be to:
  • transfer key outputs into an appealing and impactful design in line with the JPI Oceans branding;
  • prepare communication items such as announcements, news releases, annual reports, brochures, briefs, graphics, and content for traditional and social media;
  • target communication to policy-makers at different levels, expert communities, and other stakeholders;
  • create individual communication plans for specific initiatives;
  • organise policy briefing events and conferences.

Requirements

• A degree or relevant experience in communication, graphic design, or related fields;
• Demonstrated communication or marketing skills;
• At least 2-5 years working experience;
• Demonstrated graphic design and or desktop publishing experience with the Adobe suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Canva;
• Experience with the content management systems (E.g.: Drupal, WordPress, Squarespace etc.);
• Strong interest in research policy and marine and maritime research;
• Excellent written and verbal language skills in English. Knowledge of French and/or other European languages is an asset;
• Inter-personal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations within a multi-cultural environment.

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