Manager Communications – European Seed Association

ESA European Seed Association is recruiting a Manager Communications to work full time at the ESA General Secretariat’s office in Brussels, Belgium.

Job description:

The Manager Communications will work closely with the ESA membership and, as part of the ESA Policy Team, under the guidance of the Secretary General, and will be responsible for the implementation of the association’s outreach, advocacy and lobbying related communications.

Specific tasks:

• Planning and implementing communication activities (e-newsletters, press releases, flyers, brochures, etc. )
• Updating and further developing the ESA website (web publishing, content and layout, monitoring)
• Managing ESA’s social media presence and activities
• Managing, developing and extending media relations; organisation of press briefings, media monitoring
• Coordinating communication activities with ESA members and/or third parties
• Management of ESA Working Group Communication (preparation of agendas, meeting management, minutes and follow-up)
• Supporting the organisation of the ESA Annual Meeting and related communication activities

Qualifications

• University education and work experience in communications or related field
• Work experience in relation to EU affairs and/or at an international level (1 to 3 years)
• Proven experience in producing clear and concise press releases, reports, e-newsletters, publications, power point presentations, etc.
• Excellent English writing skills (native level) and solid knowledge of French; further languages a plus
• Experience with graphic design software; solid PC skills
• Solid experience with website Content Management Systems (Drupal)
• Experience in EU agri-food chain issues and communication an asset

Personality and skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, service oriented
• Tactful in dealing with people, also under pressure
• Discretion, good judgment ability, flexibility and versatility
• Organizational skills, management ability
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Curiosity and affinity for new technologies and tools
• Creative and innovative

Application deadline: Friday, 16 October 2015

Read more and apply here.