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Communication Expert

DAI Incorporating HTSPE

Brussels, Belgium

Introduction:

DAI is an international development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries. Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.
We are looking for a Communication Expert to work on an EU funded project that DAI is bidding for at the moment. Should DAI be successful we will need a Communication experts with availability starting in December 2015/January 2016. This is a part-time position, based in Brussels over 5 years.
The general project aim is to promote EU business and trade with China, South Korea and the ASEAN region – this expert will help contribute to this project working with the Team Leader.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure good visibility of the project both within EU Member States and the beneficiary countries in line with EU visibility guidelines;
  • Ensure strong media coverage of the project in international media and relevant trade publications;
  • Design and maintenance of a project website;
  • Set-up and maintenance of social media accounts;
  • Manage communication of project results.

Experience and skills:

Qualifications and Skills

  • University Degree at Bachelor Level in Communication or minimum 10 years of professional experience in Communication.

General Professional Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of post-graduate professional experience in Public Relations and/or Media Relations.

Specific Professional Experience

  • Proven post-graduate experience of minimum 1 year in social media and web design;
  • Proven post-graduate experience of minimum 1 year in working with multipliers (Chambers of Commerce, Trade Promotion Agencies, professional branch organisations);
  • Proficiency in English.

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