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eCommunication Manager

ECPA - European Crop Protection Association - 08 July 2009

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Job Description

Role Summary
ECPA is at the forefront of online communications in Brussels at association level. With the help of ZN, the eCommunication Manager plays a key role in developing, implementing and overseeing ECPA's online communications strategy.
 
ECPA Network Mission
ECPA acts as the ambassador of the crop protection industry in Europe and represents the industry's European regional network. We promote modern agricultural technology in the context of sustainable development, one which protects the health of humans and the environment, and, in doing so, seek to build understanding of our role on why pesticides are needed, recognition of our contribution towards an affordable healthy diet, competitive agriculture and high quality of life, and uphold informed dialogue about our views, values and beliefs.

• We represent our industry in relevant European fora, towards our major stakeholders and the wider public.
• We lead and co-ordinate a European network of member companies and national associations, who act as our local representatives.
• We endeavour to listen and learn from our stakeholders and the public, and seek to understand their interests, views and perspectives. 

ECPA advocates EU policies and legislation that uphold a science and risk-based approach, foster innovation, operate in a predictable and proportionate way, enable the industry to perform efficiently, protect intellectual property and reward the introduction of new technologies and practices, as well as safeguard the production of crops from pests in order to meet the needs of all people, today and tomorrow.

Learn more on ECPA.eu

ZN - A new generation of communicators
For more than 10 years, ZN has been innovating and inspiring clients such as ECPA by applying cutting-edge thinking.
Our expertise lies in building effective pan-European online strategies, eCampaigns and communication projects with our clients.

Learn more on ZN.be

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Manage and pilot ECPA's online activities:

• Editorial plan and agenda
• Ensuring the continued high quality of the ECPA websites
• Maintain and develop the technical infrastructure
• Deliver specific online projects 

Develop a strategy and an action plan with ZN which:

• Provides vision and leadership to ensure that ECPA exploits all aspects of online communications media in order to achieve the organisation’s goals
• Is fully in line with and supports the organisation’s overall communications objectives 

Ensure members’ satisfaction:

• Understand members’ needs and their local context
• Proposed adapted solutions and get buy-in
• Gather members buy-in and support for ECPA online activities 

Online platforms to be managed:

• Pesticide Information website
• ECPA.eu
• Extranet
• Intranet
• New public website(s)

PROFILE SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Experience in the field of journalism or communication, including digital communication;
• Project management involving a minimum of technical understanding and collaboration with technical partners
• Ideally, working experience in public affairs and/or corporate communications

 
Skills
 

• Outstanding written and oral communications skills in English
• Strategic, creative, innovative thinking;
• Experience in online communications;
• Leadership and management skills;
• Ability to work in team, especially in multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment;
• Good affinity with technology;
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a complex environment.

Attitude - Core Competencies

• Gathering information
• Solution-oriented analysis
• Sound decision-making
• Building relationships
• Communicating effectively (including copy)
• Developing new competencies
• Promoting team work

Languages
An excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of other languages an asset.

YOUR APPLICATION
Less is more! CVs should not be more than 2 pages long (and please don’t use the EU institutions template.)

Don’t forget the medium is the message and use online formats to demonstrate your skills. Do send us a standard cover letter if you want, but feel free to surprise us and make it personal! We are looking for passionate, unique and creative people that are able to pitch themselves. For instance, provide us with a link to an online presentation (check out Animoto.com), your blog, Twitter or any personal website; or perhaps record a short video clip telling us why you’d like to work at ECPA.

Please send your applications to ecpa[at]zn.be

Do not hesitate to contact Steffen if you have any questions.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 15th August 2009

We will only contact candidates whose applications are of interest for this position and who are to be invited to participate further in the selection process.

CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

Staff are employed by and are subject to the terms and conditions of employment of ECPA.
The person selected for this position will be appointed for a "continuing duration" contract.
We offer competitive renumeration packages.

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