The Climate Alliance European Secretariat (Brussels Office) is looking for a junior communications officer to join its highly motivated team to work on the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) initiative.

Tasks

The junior communications officer will assist in creating compelling digital content and maintaining the social media of Climate Alliance initiatives with a main focus on EPAH. Additionally, the junior officer will have the chance to learn new skills as part of the EPAH team as well as the Climate Alliance Brussels and Frankfurt team.

• Under the supervision of the communication and project managers, the junior officer will provide support in the following areas:
• Produce engaging multimedia content, including short videos and podcast episodes, in line with the initiative’s themes and annual campaigns.
• Coordinate the design and layout of EPAH publications, such as reports, guidelines, factsheets, and other communication materials, ensuring consistency with the project's visual identity.
• Create visual assets including infographics, social media graphics, and promotional visuals to support digital campaigns.
• Support the management of the EPAH website, including drafting, uploading, and maintaining user-friendly and timely content.
• Develop and implement social media campaigns, aligned with project milestones, calls to action, and dissemination needs across EPAH’s digital platforms.
• Contribute to the production of the EPAH newsletter, including content planning, layout, editing, and publication using email distribution tools.
• Assist in the organisation and promotion of EPAH events, including online webinars, in-person conferences, and workshops across Europe.

Selection criteria

Technical skills

• Degree in strategic communication, media, graphic design or any related fields.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in communications & working at European funded projects.
• Interest and/or experience in energy transition, climate change & sustainability.
• Proficiency in video making and editing softwares.
• Excellent knowledge of podcast production tools.
• Competence with graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Excellent writing & speaking skills in English. Additional languages are an asset.
• Experience in using Content Management Systems (preferably Open Europa).
• Experience in email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp, EC Newsroom tool).
• Ability to plan and implement targeted digital campaigns.
• Experience in event organisation is a plus.

Personal skills

• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proactive as well as out-of-the-box thinker.
• Able to adjust quickly to shifting priorities and stakeholder feedback.
• Excellent organisational skills, high attention to details and ability to meet deadlines across multiple ongoing projects without supervision.
• Motivated to engage in new tasks and contribute in new projects.
• Motivated to work with local governments and civil society on climate action.
• Interest in climate justice, energy poverty, and inclusive energy transition.

Terms

The contract will be made between the individual and Climate Alliance under the Belgian law. The corresponding assignment is based on a 1-year full-time contract (with possibility to be renewed and then converted into a permanent position) starting ideally in June 2025. Climate Alliance offers a benefits package (incl. paid leave / ‘pécule de vacances’, DKV Medicare & lunch vouchers) and a friendly and flexible working environment.

Applicants must have the legal right to be employed in Belgium and be based in Brussels or willing to relocate. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed in rolling basis. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

How to apply

Please send your motivation letter (max. 1 page) and CV (max 2 pages) in English to career@climatealliance.org [1].

Deadline for applications: 8 June 2025 at 23:59 pm CEST.

For questions related to the job opening, you can contact d.drakaki@climatealliance.org [2] and d.biondani@climatealliance.org [3].

Detailed description of the vacancy [4].

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