Background

The European Disability Forum (EDF) is seeking a qualified consultant on an interim basis to support the implementation of its communication activities.

Objectives

• Draft and schedule the weekly newsletter to members.
• Draft and schedule the monthly external newsletter.
• Design visual assets for social media, including short videos.
• Support in production and design of EDF’s publications and communication materials.

Scope of Work

• Availability of 2–3 days per week, on a flexible schedule.
• Mandatory availability on Wednesdays and Thursday mornings to finalise the weekly newsletter.
• Work will be carried out in close coordination with the EDF Communications Manager.
• The consultancy is ongoing and temporary, replacing a staff member.

Timelines

• Contract will be renewed on a monthly basis, with expectation to finish in September/October 2026.

Required Qualifications

• Strong working proficiency in Mailchimp, Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Demonstrated expertise in digital communication and social media management.
• Good track record of working with external service providers, including design agencies.
• Knowledge of accessible communications.

Application

Interested applicants should submit a proposal to recruitment@edf-feph.org in a single accessible PDF document:

• Proposed hourly rate and any other terms and conditions
• A summary of relevant experience and qualifications (portfolio encouraged).
• Contact details for previous clients or references (2).

In this order.

Deadline

Proposals should be submitted by email before April 22, 12:00 CET.

A short interview for shortlisted candidates will take place from 21 to 24 April.

EDF will contact only shortlisted candidates due to limited capacity.