PRESS AND INFORMATION OFFICER – EU Delegation to Malaysia

The Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia has a vacancy for a:

PRESS AND INFORMATION OFFICER

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 28 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organisations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.

The EU Delegation based in Kuala Lumpur represents the European Union in Malaysia, and plays an essential part in EU political, economic and commercial relations with the host country, as well as providing information on the policies and institutions of the EU.

They offer

They offer a post of Press and Information Officer in Political and Press & Information Section to contribute to improving the visibility of the European Union in Malaysia. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Political, Press and Information Section and in close liaison with the Head of Delegation, Head of Sections and staff of the Delegation, the selected person will help raise the communication, visibility and profile of the EU and of the Delegation to Malaysia through developing the Delegation’s overall communication and visibility strategy. His/her activities will comprise of: planning, organising and implementing the Delegation’s press and information activities, including outreach events, High Level Meetings, EU State visits as well as public affairs and cultural events (e.g. European Film Festival). He/she will initiate, prepare, evaluate and monitor press and media actions; draft, edit and distribute publication materials; monitor local press, both hard copy and online; manage the Delegation’s website and social media accounts; manage the information budget of the Delegation; advise and support the Delegation on all communication matters, including interviews by the Head of Delegation.

The position at the EU Delegation in Malaysia will be in accordance to regular office working hours and conditions. The successful candidate will be offered an open-end employment contract as Local Agent – Group I.

They offer a competitive progressive career in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional EU provident fund and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

They look for

Education and Training

• University degree in international relations, media, communication, journalism or other relevant field.

Communication skills

• Excellent communication skills, including the use of social media.

• Good presentation skills.

• Proven networking skills.

Intellectual skills

• Fully independent in report writing and excellent drafting skills.

• Excellent ability to think analytically and innovatively.

• Capabilities to clearly, efficiently and effectively conceptualise ideas and approaches.

• Good capability to convert ideas into practical results that optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of the Delegation’s public activities.

Management skills

• Able to lead/introduce public events.

• Capacity to focus on priorities, to organise work and meet deadlines.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Capable of producing high quality results within often tight deadlines.

• Ability to negotiate at all levels in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

• Sense of initiative.

Specialist knowledge

• Excellent knowledge and practical experience of formulating (written and oral) and implementing a communication strategy.

• Excellent ability to carry out Press and Information projects such as publication editing and organisation of events.

• Excellent knowledge of the European Union and EU-Southeast Asia relations.

Professional experience

• At least 3 years of working experience in the press and information, media or journalistic sectors.

• Good knowledge of the Malaysian media environment.

Languages

• Excellent command of English and Malay (written and spoken). The command of other languages can be an advantage.

Knowledge of IT tools

• Excellent command of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

• Experience in using social media (Facebook, Twitter)

Interpersonal skills

• Able to work as a team member with good inter-personal skills.

• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

• Service mind attitude.

Personal qualities

• A keen interest in promoting cooperation between the European Union and South East Asia / Asia.

Minimum physical requirements

• Suitable to regular office working conditions.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume including qualifications, career history, present and expected salary by e-mail to: delegation-malaysia-jobs@eeas.europa.eu

The closing date for receipt of applications is 10 April 2016.

Read more and apply here.