The End FGM European Network recruits 01 Communications Officer – Brussels
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This position is based in Brussels, Belgium (not a remote position).
The End FGM European Network (End FGM EU) is an umbrella network of 30 national organisations working in 14 European countries and who are expert on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), also known as ‘excision’.
1. The role
End FGM EU is looking for a creative and dynamic Communications Officer to be responsible for the Network’s communications activities.
The Objectives of the post are:
- Communicate the Network’s strategic priorities, positions and messages targeting different audiences – the wider public, decision-makers, policy-makers and key stakeholders
- Raise the visibility of the Network and its member organisations
- Give a voice to FGM-affected communities in Europe through the Network’s Ambassador programmes
- Create synergies among members and help build the overall capacity of the End FGM European movement
- Be the Communications focal point for projects End FGM EU is involved in
2. Package offered
- This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic network interacting daily with organisations passionately committed to women’s rights and ending FGM.
- Competitive salary package depending on level of experience and other benefits such as comprehensive health insurance, meal vouchers and 13th month (additional salary payment in December)
- 38 hours/week
- This is a fixed-term appointment for one year with the possibility of becoming permanent
3. Main Responsibilities
- Communication strategies, plans and campaign
- External and internal Communications
- Capacity Building
- Other responsibilities
3. Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential:
- University degree in communications, media studies, journalism or equivalent professional experience
- A proven commitment to women’s rights
- 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in the non-profit sector
- Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies, plans and campaigns
- Professional fluency in oral and written English
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience of using communications technology (website, social media, creative software)
- Knowledge of cameras/multimedia (photography and video shooting and editing)
- Experience in managing the production of different types of communications materials and outputs including print and multimedia
- Experience in interacting with media
- Must be well organised with a proven accuracy to detail
- Ability to think and plan strategically, and to break projects into defined tasks
- Demonstrated ability to explain complex issues in plain and effective language
Experience / Training
Essential:
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- University degree in communications, media studies, journalism or equivalent professional experience
- A proven commitment to women’s rights
- 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in the non-profit sector
- Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies, plans and campaigns
- Professional fluency in oral and written English
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience of using communications technology (website, social media, creative software)
- Knowledge of cameras/multimedia (photography and video shooting and editing)
- Experience in managing the production of different types of communications materials and outputs including print and multimedia
- Experience in interacting with media
- Must be well organised with a proven accuracy to detail
- Ability to think and plan strategically, and to break projects into defined tasks
- Demonstrated ability to explain complex issues in plain and effective language
Desirable:
- Understanding of debates on FGM, violence against women and girls (VAWG) and gender issues
- Technical skills for independent creation of infographics, leaflets or other visual communication tools
- Knowledge of the EU institutions and understanding of EU landscape
Salairy
- This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic network interacting daily with organisations passionately committed to women’s rights and ending FGM.
- Competitive salary package depending on level of experience and other benefits such as comprehensive health insurance, meal vouchers and 13th month (additional salary payment in December)
- 38 hours/week
- This is a fixed-term appointment for one year with the possibility of becoming permanent
How to apply
To apply please send a CV and a motivation letter, including your salary expectation, in English to ccosentino@endfgm.eu.