This is a European program that supports investments in clean energy projects in partner countries. It is implemented by an executing organization on behalf of various European countries and partners. The program contributes to a European initiative and focuses on sub-Saharan Africa, as well as selected activities in the Caribbean and Pacific. It combines advisory services, market intelligence, stakeholder engagement, and targeted mobilization to help clean energy projects and companies access financing.
In this context, communication plays an important role in positioning the program, supporting donor visibility, promoting services and results, and ensuring consistent, professional communication.
What you will do.
- Lead the planning and coordination of editorial content across key communications channels, including the website, social media, newsletters, and other internal and external communication formats.
- Draft, edit, and quality-assure communication materials in English and German, such as news articles, social media content, presentations, and other communication formats, ensuring consistency with program objectives, institutional positioning, and donor visibility requirements.
- Contribute to impact communication and results storytelling, such as the preparation of stories, visibility materials, and annual results-related communication products.
- Coordinate communication activities with program partners, donors, country-level stakeholders, industry associations, and peer organizations in relation to joint activities, events, and publications.
- Support and coordinate communication for country and regional windows, in close exchange with local offices and partners.
- Coordinate recurring communication products such as donor mailings and market intelligence updates, for example, liaising with technical teams and external service providers.
- Manage external communications service providers, covering briefing, contract-related follow-up, quality assurance, and delivery oversight for writing, design, web, and other specialized services.
- Oversee selected operational communication tasks, i.e., management of image and quote libraries, compliance with GDPR and copyright requirements, data-sharing tools, and procurement and delivery of physical communication materials for events.
- Undertake additional responsibilities in line with program needs and candidate expertise.
Profile
We are looking for an experienced communications professional with strong editorial judgment, a high level of precision, and the ability to translate complex topics into clear and effective communication in an international context. The role requires someone who works well in a dynamic and multicultural environment and who combines strategic awareness with close attention to detail.
- Master’s degree in communications, journalism, international relations, political science, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in communications, ideally in institutional, strategic, or multi-stakeholder program contexts.
- Excellent drafting and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and political content into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate communication products.
- Experience in planning and coordinating communication across multiple channels and formats, covering digital communications, editorial products, and donor- or partner-facing materials.
- Experience in working with international stakeholders, service providers, and institutional partners; experience in multi-donor or international cooperation contexts is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of branding, visibility, editorial quality control, and communication compliance requirements.
- Good working knowledge of digital communication tools and platforms, including WordPress, LinkedIn, and MS Office; familiarity with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite is an advantage.
- Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a structured and reliable manner.
- Strong interest in clean energy, private-sector mobilization, and international development cooperation is an advantage.
- Fluency in English required; German is a strong asset; Portuguese is an advantage.
Practical
- Limited contract under Belgian law (PC200).
- Remuneration according to experience level.
- In addition to legal holidays, 5 extra days of holiday per calendar year.
- Lunch checks, health insurance for hospitalization.
- Reimbursement of a monthly ticket for city public transport.
- Possibility of home office in accordance with policy.
- Only applications from candidates eligible to work in Belgium will be accepted.
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