Workability Europe, an organisation representing employer bodies for people with disabilities, is looking for a part-time Communications Officer for the Brussels Office. 

JOB PURPOSE
To ensure effective internal and external communication by developing and implementing a communication strategy and by designing and managing a communication policy and relevant systems.

CONTEXT
Workability Europe is a Brussels based membership organisation that represents organisations who employ people with disabilities. Gathering timely and relevant information from members about activities and developments affecting their work is a vital part of our work. Equally important is high quality external communication with stakeholders and the European Institutions to ensure our members' interests are fully represented.

TASKS

• Develop and implement the branding of Workability Europe to ensure the organisation is well established and recognised
• Develop and implement a communication strategy and communication tools for rapid dissemination of information to members and for targeting decision-makers
• Redesign and develop Workability Europe's website
• Manage the website, write content and integrate new communication tools as and when needed
• Write and edit the annual report, brochures, the email newsletter and other communication material
• Support colleagues in the office in identifying and sharing best practice from members to ensure that a good knowledge base exists
• Represent Workability Europe externally within the Brussels network of organisations when needed

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working in European affairs, communication and media relations
• Sound knowledge of the whole range of communication tools, such as website development, and experience in their application in target-specific situations
• Extensive experience in developing marketing communication material and successfully implementing a campaign
• Extensive knowledge of writing online content and other written material
• Experience of working with members of a network
• Experience of working in a diverse team

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills
• English at native speaker level
• Ability to work independently and flexible in order to cover a wide range of issues within a given time frame
• Ability to work in a small team and to prioritise a complex work load
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Strong analytical skills to identify and process relevant information for members and external audiences
• Excellent relationship and networking skills

Please send a letter of motivation, explaining why you are interested in this part-time post, and your CV to ankeseidler@workability-europe.org. Deadline is the 15 February 2012.

Interviews take place on 22 February 2012 in Brussels. Due to the high volume of applications expected, only candidates short listed for an interview will be contacted.

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