Communications Officer

Position description

Working under the guidance of JRS Europe Director, the Communications Officer will oversee JRS Europe external and internal communications. She/he will ensure the implementation of JRS Europe’s communications strategy, manage JRS Europe social media accounts, and produce content for the website.

The Communications Officer will engage with fellow team members in the Regional Office, as well as JRS national offices’ teams in working towards a common vision. In close cooperation with the Programme Coordinator, the Communications Officer is responsible for developing and implementing the communication actions and activities of projects. In close cooperation with the Advocacy & Policy Coordinator, the Communications officer will produce content supporting the advocacy efforts towards promoting JRS Positions. In close cooperation with the Fundraising Coordinator, the Communications Officer will develop and provide the materials needed for Fundraising purposes.

The Communications Officer will oversee and implement the planning, development, delivery and monitoring of JRS Europe communications activities, in line with the Strategy Framework 2022-2025, as well as participating in the planning and implementation of the next Strategic Framework starting in 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit and proofread a variety of communications materials, such as news and stories, social media posts, newsletters, brochures, videos, photos and project updates and annual reports;
• Update and maintain JRS Europe and projects websites and social media channels;
• Manage the photo archive;
• Develop ideas for campaigns for the strategic priorities or JRS Europe;
• Maintain contacts database in collaboration with other relevant departments;
• Liaise with service providers such as agencies, web developers, designers or printers;
• Contribute to the development of media relations and to media networking efforts;
• Contribute to the organization of events;
• Support advocacy, policy, fundraising, representation and networking efforts as required;
• Support country offices in communications;
• Carry out a variety of administrative and maintenance tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

Education

• University degree in journalism, communications, EU affairs, international relations, or similar;
• Specific studies in international development, human rights, migration, or similar – preferred.

Experience

• At least 2 years of professional experience in communications, journalism, or a related field;
• Experience in writing for web, as well as developing and updating websites;
• Experience in the use of social media to raise awareness and for advocacy purposes;
• Interest in advocacy and in promoting the rights of forced displaced people;
• Experience/knowledge of the work and policy processes of the EU institutions – preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Can work independently, but also as part of a multinational team;
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously in a busy office environment and to meet deadlines;
• Solid PC skills (Office, Online tools);
• Familiarity with WordPress;
• Familiarity with Canva;
• Photography and videography – preferred;
• Multimedia design – preferred;
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop and InDesign) – preferred;
• Familiarity with Mailchimp – preferred.

Others

• Availability to travel to country offices in Europe;
• Permission to work in Belgium.

Language

• Excellent written English;
• Good command of another EU language is an asset.

Core Values and Ethics

• Enthusiasm for the mission of JRS and willingness to advocate based on the JRS mission and vision;
• High integrity and honesty.

Application instructions

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