We are seeking a Communications Officer to join our Mediterranean and Genetics Resources Facilities to contribute to the strategic development of our communications and network activities as part of a small team.
Key responsibilities will include :
* Actively contribute to the development of communications strategies and project proposals for the projects and initiatives of the Facilities.
* Plan, carry out and monitor communication and dissemination tasks including developing digital tools, visual communications, postproduction, websites, printed materials, social media and analytics.
* Write, edit, and produce compelling content such as articles, press releases, science story-telling, reports, social media posts, and newsletters highlighting forest-related research, policies, and achievements.
* Create targeted communication materials for stakeholder groups such as decision-makers, donors, and forest-dependent communities.
* Support other networking and capacity building activities as required, including planning, marketing, organisation, administration, implementation, reporting and evaluation.
* Support Facility or project-related events, both in-person and online, including live tweeting, interviews, and updates, and coordinating post-event reporting and dissemination of outcomes.
* Assist in the preparation of internal and external Facility and project reports.
* Maintain contact mailing lists.
* Contribute to EFI’s other outreach activities as required.
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The employee will be based at EFI’s Office in Barcelona, Spain.
* At least 3 years’ professional communication experience.
* Adobe Creative Suite, web CMS; social media tools, excellent MS Office skills; video editing skills an asset.
* Previous experience in graphic design and production of visual communication materials (banners and print publications); audiovisual experience an asset (photography, videos, podcasts).
* Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, ability to multi-task, ability to work under pressure and be flexible as part of a small team.
* Experience in organising events, both online and in-person.
* Positive, engaging, can-do attitude, with initiative and high motivation.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
* Spanish and / or other Mediterranean languages are an asset.
* Understanding of environmental and forestry-related issues.
* Cross-cultural communication skills to work effectively in international settings.
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