Communications Officer , International Road Assessment Programme

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

INTERNATIONAL ROAD ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME

The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP), a not-for-profit organisation with global reach specialising in road safety and committed to working for a world of risk-free roads, wants to make a new appointment and invites applications from candidates with extensive experience in communications, preferably with an international scope:

• Holding a degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline
• Oral and written fluency in English is essential; other languages are an asset
• Demonstrating interest in public health and transport issues in general
• Experience of specific campaigns is an advantage
• Ability to work with data visualisation tools and infographics is an asset
• Able to work independently and as a member of a small team
• Available to travel within Europe and outside it
• Experience of planning events is essential
• Experience of writing newsletters is essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a range of stakeholders is essential.

The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for developing and managing the delivery of a communications strategy involving the widest range of stakeholders (political, press and civil society)
• Coordinate with partner organisations, aligning with their strategies and actions
• Edit a regular newsletter, take responsibility for social and online media strategy and content, and manage iRAP’s website (see www.irap.net)
• Manage iRAP’s events
• Report to the Regional Director EMEA
• Be based mainly in iRAP’s head office in the UK (located near Basingstoke) but probably with at least one day a week being spent in London.

Please send your CV and letter of motivation to stephen.stacey@irap.org by 14 September 17h00 CET.