Communications and Media Engagement Officer, BRUSSELS
European Friends of Armenia (EuFoA), www.eufoa.org) is an NGO seeking to build bridges between Europe and Armenia. We are now looking to grow our team with a Communications and Media Engagement Officer to support our communication efforts and relations with the media.

Key responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Communications Strategy
• Review, update and further develop the website, and manage social media accounts
• Manage blogs and newsletters
• Draft press releases and other materials useful for journalists
• Produce and publish info-graphics and short videos
• Develop and manage contacts with European media outlets and journalists
• Organise study trips for journalists to Armenia and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)
• Support the planning and implementation of policy events and advocacy campaigns

Skills and competences required:

• Degree, preferably postgraduate, in a relevant field
• at least 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience as a journalist, in broadcasting and/or video production are strong pluses
• Proven networking experience in a multi-national environment
• Knowledge of culture and history of South Caucasus, particularly of Armenia are a plus but not needed
• Knowledge of EU structures and decision-making processes
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of other European languages is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to publish text and audio-visual content
• Ability to work in a multi-national environment and to accommodate cultural diversities
• Ability to take initiatives and to manage time and resources efficiently
• Readiness to embrace EuFoA’s causes, with passion and dedication
• Solid IT skills, especially MS Office, but also publishing tools

We offer:

• A very good working environment in a small, efficient and multi-national team
• Full time position and fair terms under Belgian law
• Competitive salary
• Long term perspective

Starting date: 1 April 2017
Please send your application consisting of a CV, ideally (not obligatory) in EuroPass format and with a recent portrait, together with a cover email in English to alexandra.roussi@eufoa.org