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January 9 2024

Vacancy for “Communication Manager” for CO2 PACMAN project

Vacancy for “Communication Manager”

Position Title:                    Communication Manager

Department/Office:           Circular Economy and Climate Institute

Duty Station:                     Athens, Greece

Type of Appointment:       Fixed-term contract

Deadline for Application:   18 January, 2024

The EPLO implements a large number of programs funded by the European Union and other international donors, assisting governments and institutions around the world. The main areas of intervention comprise: governance, the rule of law, human rights, public administration, democratization, legislative approximation to the EU acquis, migration and sustainable development. The position is located within the Circular Economy and Climate Institute of EPLO. The candidate will be involved in the Interreg Euro-MED Project with the title: “Cooperation and Co-designing Partnership for Climate Neutrality - CO2 PACMAN (Euro-MED0200178), in which the Circular Economy and Climate Change Institute of EPLO participates as a partner.

The overall objective of the project is to develop an integrated cooperative planning framework and deliver a joint strategy/action plan embedding policies and strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation to be potentially replicated in islands and coastal areas. The new CO2 Pacman assessment and visual tool will be developed to assess current challenges (i.e. Carbon Footprint and its drivers) and then to identify multi-sectoral solutions and to quantify their effects in terms of Carbon Footprint mitigation and compensation to achieve the goal of climate neutrality in the islands. These solutions, including ecosystem-based approaches, will concern the sectors of energy, buildings, mobility, water and waste management, tourism, industry, etc. The cooperation and co-creation approach will target: public authorities (increasing their capacity in effective planning), enterprises, groups of interest and citizens to foster both transnational and local cooperation, support innovation and capacity building.

Core Functions and Responsibilities

Core Function

EPLO’s main role in PAC-MAN project will be to lead the activities for multilevel participation thanks to its robust expertise in networking and stakeholders’ engagement. It will drive the communication and dissemination strategy and assure a proper dialogue and collaboration with the thematic community, the Programme and beyond.

The Candidate must support EPLO towards creative - totally innovative communication/dissemination efforts bearing in mind that this project needs a significant involvement of stakeholders and very active digital communication. EPLO will lead the WP2 on multilevel participation thanks to its robust expertise in networking and stakeholders’ engagement. It will monitor and supervise activities concerning interactions with stakeholders and ensure the achievement of WP2 outputs and results. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of communication of the project and will work closely with GeoImaging (project partner specialized in ICT and 3D as well as virtual reality applications) so as to transform novelties produced by them into innovative marketing material of the project as well as communication/engagement material.

 

Responsibilities

The candidate is expected to:

  • support stakeholder management through active outreach to relevant stakeholders and engaging them in the project’s network
  • coordinate communication activities throughout the project's lifetime
  • assist in the creation of the Communication Plan/ development of a consistent communication and dissemination strategy
  • assist in the creation of the Social media channels
  • provide vivid content for the Social media channels of the project throughout the project's lifetime
  • be responsible for all events, workshops, seminars, webinars, etc. of EPLO related to PAC-MAN
  • assist EPLO in quadruple helix engagement activities and in capacity building activities
  • be innovative and suggest “fun” and interactive tools for marketing/communication.

 

Required Qualifications and Experience

Experience

  • At least 8 years of professional experience in communication positions in private/public sector
  • At least 8 years in positions related to event management or public relations or social media management or leisure management in private/ public sector

Education

  • University degree / Computer proficiency in standard software applications (MS Office, etc.)

Languages

  • Fluency (oral and written) in English is required

Competencies

  • Negotiating skills: Developing, fostering and maintaining relationships.
  • Team Management and Leadership Skills: Capable of promptly and effectively monitoring, coordinating and communicating strategic objectives.
  • Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of concepts and approaches relevant to particular functional area. Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments and achieving results.
  • Communication: Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills. Listens and communicates clearly and effectively, adapting delivery to audience. Proven experience on Social media management. Experience in the organization of events. Experience in Marketing/Branding. “Thinking out of the box” mentality.
  • Planning and Organizing: Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV in Europass Format in English to info@eplo.int, quoting the title of the Vacancy, by 18 January, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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