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Junior Communications Officer

European Roma Grassroots Organisations Network
Deadline 27.10.2024 €2,400/month (est.)

European Roma Grassroots Organisations Network is looking for a Junior Communications Officer

ERGO Network is hiring a full-time Junior Communications Officer to join its team in Brussels starting in January 2025.

ERGO Network

ERGO Network (www.ergonetwork.org) brings together over 30 members from across Europe and supports organisations with a common perspective on Roma grassroots empowerment and equal citizenship to challenge stereotypes and combat stigmatisation. We mobilise and connect organisations and individuals that share and express our values – active citizenship, shared responsibility, and passion- to strengthen Roma civil society’s involvement in decision-making at local, national, and European levels and address existing shortcomings of policies targeted at Roma.

As Junior Communications Officer, you will enhance the visibility of ERGO Network and our mission. You will report to the Communications and Campaigns Manager.

Responsibilities

  • You manage ERGO Network’s digital communications channels daily, developing and designing relevant and interesting content.

  • You manage ERGO Network’s quarterly newsletter.

  • You update and maintain ERGO Network’s websites.

  • You support the communications and campaigns manager to deliver on campaign and advocacy objectives in collaboration with policy colleagues.

  • You support the effective dissemination of project results.

  • You monitor information relevant to ERGO Network’s priorities and network and ensure its rapid dissemination.

  • You ensure that ERGO Network’s mailing lists are maintained and updated in coordination with colleagues.

  • You support communications and campaigns manager in drafting press releases and other relevant national and international media materials.

  • You support the administrative team of ERGO Network in event preparation at peak times.

  • You support digital communications directly from events, e.g. through live streaming.

Qualifications

Essential:

  • Experience in website management, Mailchimp, social media and other relevant communication tools

  • Full proficiency in the English language with excellent communication, written, and listening skills.

  • Experience with the creation and management of visuals (through Canva or Adobe Creative Suite)

  • Ability to communicate persuasively and explain complex information clearly and succinctly

  • Quick learner

  • Able to work independently and as part of a team

  • Keen interest in digital communications

  • Good eye for and attention to detail

  • Understanding of racism

Desirable:

  • Experience with organising events and campaigns

  • Knowledge and understanding of EU policies

  • Experience working with Roma communities

  • Video editing skills

  • Experience with live-streaming

Conditions

The location of work is Brussels, with some home office possible.
Starting date: 6th January 2025 or as soon as possible.

We offer:

  • An undetermined full-time contract (37,5 hours per week) under Belgian law.

  • Salary: 2.400 EUR per month gross salary coupled with various legal and extra-legal benefits: 13th-month salary, holiday bonus, luncheon vouchers (8€ per working day), transport allowance (49€ per month), telework allowance, hospitalisation insurance, additional seven days of holidays per year. (approximate net salary including benefits: 2200€).

  • An organisation committed to the values of democracy, fairness, integrity and sustainability.

  • A friendly and respectful work environment.

Application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the application form to info@ergonetwork.org by October 27th 2024, 23:59 CET, indicating in the subject line of the email “Application Junior Communications Officer”. This email address can also be used for further information and questions. It is not necessary to submit a CV or motivation letter in addition to the application form.

Successful candidates will be invited for interviews in Brussels in the week of 4th November. Interviews can be taken in person or online. We are not able to reimburse travel costs to attend the interview.

ERGO is an equal opportunities employer. We respect our employees’ private lives, including where they take care roles. We strive to be an inclusive organisation and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.


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