Communication and Press Manager

EBB - European Biodiesel Board

Brussels, Belgium

The European Biodiesel Board, also known as EBB, is a non-profit organisation established in January 1997. EBB promotes the use of biodiesel in the European Union. EBB groups the major biodiesel producers in Europe, located in 23 Member States.

We are currently looking for a dynamic and motivated Communication and Press Manager for our Brussel’s office.

Requirements

• University degree either in communication, journalism, public relations, law, politics or equivalent (freelance journalism in Brussels is a plus);
• Minimum 2 years experience in an equivalent position;
• Excellent English and very good French are required; other EU languages are an asset;
• Proven record in writing press material, briefings etc.;
• Good knowledge of EU decision-making processes and actors is required;
• Prior experience in the field of energy, transport and/or environment is considered a plus but not necessary;
• Genuine interest in environmental issues, climate change and energy;
• Ability to rapidly summarize complex issues.

Tasks

Assist the Secretary General and the Project Managers in:

• Elaborating and implementing a press and image strategy for the association, members companies and biofuels sector;
• Handling media and press contacts;
• Monitoring EU and national media coverage of biofuels and energy issues;
• Drafting press releases, article for publication and all communication material;
• Organising press conferences;
• Participating in conferences and public events;
• It is possible (if not even suitable) a collaboration based on part-time or on a consultancy frame. It can also be a full-time contract depending on profile.

Working Place: Brussels
Starting Date: as soon as possible

Please send your cover letter and CV (with photo)to:
Mr. Raffaello Garofalo – Secretary General
jobs@ebb-eu.org 
Please insert in the subject of your email the following reference: EBB April 2014/Communication Manager 
CVs should notbe sent in the Europass format.

Applications should reach EBB as soon as possibleand no later than May 2nd 2014. 
Preference will be given to CVs that reaches EBB in advance of the deadline.