Communications Manager - Kantor qwentes | Brussels

Kantor Qwentes is looking to recruit a new Communications Manager to join our expanding team. He/she will be part of a team responsible for implementation of a number of communications projects. The position will require experience in communications management (ideally of EC funded projects). Specific responsibilities are anticipated to include:

• Management and coordination of the communications team
• Communications campaign strategic planning and implementation
• Development, management and coordination of relevant on-going communications projects and teams including review and monitoring of detailed work plans
• Development of proposals and coordination of teams to secure new communications projects
• Drafting, proof reading and editing of content for project websites, thematic publications and articles (possibly to include magazine articles and journals, newsletters etc.)
• Design of targeted communications packages, including marketing and dissemination plans for specific target audiences/product groups
• Management and coordination of graphic design, audio-visual and publication product development (linked to specific projects)

The ideal candidate will have the following background, skills and experience:

• Relevant Bachelor's degree and ideally a relevant postgraduate qualification;
• At least 10 years relevant work experience in fields related to the position, of which at least 3 years should be in a management capacity
• English language at near-native level + fluency in at least one of the following additional languages (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Polish)
• Excellent writing /journalistic skills
• Knowledge and understanding of EU Rural Development Policy would be an advantage as would familiarity with EU policies and funding mechanisms
• Familiarity with HTML / CMS tools would be an advantage;
• Experience in development of publications for on and off line use, including a sound understanding of imagery, graphics, layout would be an advantage
• Previous experience of successful proposal writing for EC funded project opportunities would be an advantage
• Proven ability to multi-task and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, presentation, organisational and planning skills.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter (in English) by email, with the subject line "Communications Manager" to Aspasia Christofi at recruit@kantorqwentes.eu by June 17th 2013. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.