Expert - Communication

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The Secretariat to the Advisory Board seeks to recruit one experienced professional to join an open, positive, multicultural, and interdisciplinary team of enthusiastic experts to support the work of the Advisory Board and the execution of its work programme. We are in particular looking for a candidate with experience and expertise in online communication and science-to-policy communication.

Under the responsibility of the Head of the Secretariat to the Advisory Board and as a member of the Secretariat’s communication team, the Expert shall support communication activities related to the Advisory Board’s work.

The position will entail the following tasks:

• Managing and supporting communication projects by contributing to their conception, planning, and implementation, ensuring timely delivery aligned with key policy processes, and dissemination to key stakeholders, such as EU institutions, via targeted products and channels;
• Supporting the preparation and outreach of advice from the Advisory Board, in close collaboration with colleagues, through writing, messaging, and copy editing of various products, including scientific reports, press releases, presentations and briefing notes;
• Developing and maintaining the Advisory Board's online presence through targeted communication on its website and social media channels, as well as producing engaging online digital content such as videos, data visualisations, and infographics;
• Supporting Advisory Board members in their engagement and dialogue with relevant stakeholders, particularly in the field of climate change mitigation and adaptation;
• Tracking relevant European policy processes and milestones, and working collaboratively with colleagues in the Secretariat to identify opportunities for impactful communication and outreach across the EU, including outreach efforts in Member States;
• Preparing events and exploring opportunities to hold joint activities with relevant stakeholders, with the aim of increasing the Advisory Board’s visibility among target audiences;
• Coordinating and managing contracts with external providers.