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Communications Officer
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End FGM EU
- Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 28/02/2025
- Location: Belgium
End FGM European Network The End FGM European Network (End FGM EU) is an umbrella network of 39 national organisations working in 16 European countries and who are expert on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). End FGM EU operates as a meeting ground for communities, civil society organisations, decision-makers and other relevant actors at European level to interact, cooperate and join forces to end all forms of FGM in Europe and beyond. We put at the heart of our work grassroots voices to influence European governments and policy-makers to work towards the elimination of FGM. We build our members’ capacity, offer spaces to share expertise and develop partnerships. While being dedicated to being the driving force of the European movement to end FGM, we are equally committed to build bridges and cooperation with all relevant actors in the field of FGM both in Europe and globally. In this sense, we actively promote and foster cooperation between the European movement and movements in other regions of the world. 2. 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:
- Lead the communication efforts of the Network, disseminating the Network’s strategic priorities, positions and messages targeting different audiences – the wider public, decision-makers, policy-makers, key stakeholders and the media.
- Raise the visibility of the Network and its member organisations following the 2023-2027 communication strategy.
- Plan, execute, and monitor multichannel campaigns aimed at raising awareness and advocating for the Network’s objectives.
- Collaborate with FGM-affected communities in Europe through the Network’s Ambassador programmes ensuring that the voices of FGM-affected communities are effectively integrated into communication initiatives.
- Be the Communications focal point for projects End FGM EU is involved in.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
• University degree in communications, media studies, journalism or equivalent professional experience
• A proven commitment to gender equality
• 1-3 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
• Proficiency with 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 media relations
• 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
The Objectives of the post are:
- Lead the communication efforts of the Network, disseminating the Network’s strategic priorities, positions and messages targeting different audiences – the wider public, decision-makers, policy-makers, key stakeholders and the media.
- Raise the visibility of the Network and its member organisations following the 2023-2027 communication strategy.
- Plan, execute, and monitor multichannel campaigns aimed at raising awareness and advocating for the Network’s objectives.
- Collaborate with FGM-affected communities in Europe through the Network’s Ambassador programmes ensuring that the voices of FGM-affected communities are effectively integrated into communication initiatives.
- Be the Communications focal point for projects End FGM EU is involved in.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
• University degree in communications, media studies, journalism or equivalent professional experience
• A proven commitment to gender equality
• 1-3 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
• Proficiency with 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 media relations
• 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
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