EUAVI project specific duties

• Design and implement a Dissemination Strategy and Plan based on EU project commitments and budget; Implement as per the set milestones, targets and schedule.
• Set up and maintain an e-learning system (Webinars)
• Set up and maintain a Consortium project communication tool/software (such as, for example, Slack, Zoom, etc.)
• Develop a network platform of shared communications and open tools
• Participate in Consortium meetings to further define the dissemination needs and goals and obtain recommendations of key informants in which to build an audience and partnership database
• Lead the planning of external and internal PR events
• Work with the project communications officers of the Consortium to guide them on the inputs, targets and messages
• Draft content for mass media and Consortium members’ websites and PR activities
• Ensure a high presence of the Consortium project across the internet
• Identify suitable local and international peer partners to join the network platform
• Oversee the infield communications resource on content, articles, video testimonies and stories of change.

VC communications activities

• Maintain, review and update VC’s website
• Ensure VC’s social media presence is updated and relevant
• Review and where budget allows coordinate VC’s internal and external branding including training and promotional materials

Additional areas

• Flexibility to assist in other areas may be required at certain times
• Attendance at training events, conferences and other functions as necessary
• Compliance with current policies and procedures
• Attendance at fundraising or networking events as required

• Marketing, PR/Communications degree or other equivalent qualification or experience.
• Experience in devising, implementing, monitoring and evaluating successful PR/Marketing Campaigns.
• Fluent English (verbal and written)
• Strong networking and influencing skills
• High degree of IT, Social Media and data literacy skills (social media platforms, Google analytics, Google Ads, SEO)
• Experience of establishing and maintaining online communication platforms for sharing tools and information, broadcasting webinars.
• Excellent proofing skills

Desirable Skills

• Experienced with photo and video-editing software
• Experience in web design (particularly WordPress) and content production
• EU projects and EU marketing requirements
• Overseas International experience in a development context
• French or another EU language

Essential Competencies

• A creative and strategic thinker with at least 3 years’ experience in a Digital Marketing/PR/Communications role.
• Ability to work on own initiative, while also being part of team
• Excellent management skills including the ability to motivate, lead, delegate, problem solve and effectively manage colleagues.
• An ability to confidently represent VC and effectively convey its key messages.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and excellent organisational and interpersonal skills are essential with an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Outgoing with an ability to interact with different groups of people

In terms of the day to day he or she will work directly with the VC senior manager responsible for VC’s overall communication strategy to ensure that output is in line with agreed strategy and with VC’s programme manager to ensure all aspects are delivered.