Policy and Communication officer

European Union - EU

Consultant Closes 04 Jun 2026 3 days left

Overview

The role involves contributing to the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of the Directorate's information and communication strategy, with a focus on major policy objectives and research and innovation policies.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide advice and quality support for the preparation of external and internal communication and information materials.
  • Coordinate the dissemination of outcomes from EU funded projects.
  • Play a coordinating role for the Directorate’s digital presence, including web and social media channels.
  • Support the design, implementation, and follow-up of communication campaigns.
  • Plan and coordinate key external communication activities and events related to research and innovation policies.
  • Liaise with other European Institutions and key stakeholders.
  • Act as the Communicating Research Implementation Group (CRIG) Member for the Directorate.
Required Experience
  • Proven practical experience in communication.
  • Experience in EU policy processes and the Commission's internal procedures would be an asset.
Qualifications

• Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma.

Other Details
Languages Required
• Have a thorough knowledge (minimum level C1) of one of the 24 official languages of the EU. • AND have a satisfactory knowledge (minimum level B2) of a second official language of the EU.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
The duration of the first contract will be 1 year. Subject to the interest of the service, the contract may be renewed one or more times up to a maximum duration of 6 years.
Work Modality
The place of employment will be in Brussels.
Remuneration
The grade or proposed grade range, as well as the step in that grade, will be defined on the basis of the candidates’ previous professional experience. The pay of staff members consists of a basic salary supplemented with specific allowances, including, where applicable, expatriation and family allowances.
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