REPORTS TO:  Communications Coordinator

PURPOSE OF JOB: Coordinate and successfully manage campaigns regarding the European Elections and other topics related to disability rights

Campaign management

• Development and implementation of an awareness-raising campaign around the European Parliament elections at national and European level.
• Supporting advocates with disabilities in the organisation of activities regarding the European Parliament Elections (in the framework of the Disability Rights in the European Elections project).
• Coordinating the creation of accessible videos.
• Organising events in Brussels and supporting events in other countries.
• Preparing and drafting articles, interviews and other written content.
• Supporting EDF and its members in their policy work and campaign on political participation, including contacting parties and policymakers.
• Support in development and implementation of other awareness-raising campaigns.

Communication

• Support the communications team with its day-to-day work, including web, social media, press, publications and other communication activities.

Project management

• Responsible for completing administrative and reporting tasks of the Disability Rights in the European Elections project.
• Responsible for liaising with the European Parliament regarding the project and activities on the European Elections.

Required skills and experience:

• Fluency in English, excellent verbal and written communication skills (other languages are a plus).
• Background in communications, marketing and/or political campaigns.
• At least two years experience in tasks related to communication, preferably political communication.
• Proven experience in positions with tasks closely related to the ones described in the Job Description;
• Good knowledge of how EU Institutions and policymaking.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to other EU countries.
• Permission to live and work in Belgium. Ideally based in Brussels.
• Experience in managing projects and working with partners in different countries.
• Experience of working and living in a variety of cultures and countries.
• Well-organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.

Desirable experience

• Experience managing service providers to create communication materials such as videos or leaflets.
• Copywriting or creation of multimedia content would be an asset.
• Knowledge of accessibility or desire to learn.