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Communication and Campaigning Officer

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The Lifelong Learning Platform (LLL-P) is an umbrella organisation that gathers 40 European organisations and networks active in the field of education, training and youth, based all over Europe and beyond. LLL-P aims to voice citizen’s concerns about lifelong learning. The Platform promotes a holistic vision of lifelong learning, “from cradle to grave”. If you are interested to embrace such aim, you are welcome to express your interest for this new opening. 
The Lifelong Learning Platform is hiring a Communication and Campaign Officer. The LLLP is looking for a highly motivated dynamic team player, able to work within a multicultural environment and willing to be flexible but also able to stick to tight deadlines.  Keen interest for lifelong learning is a big plus. The position requires both technical and creative skills, an eye for detail and motivation to look for innovative solutions in membership based organisation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
 50%: Communication
  • Digital content management for and with the Platform’s members;
  • Writing and editing of articles and other related publications;
  • Monitor data and create content for all communication tools (website, social media, Basecamp, Mailchimp, Adobe Creative);
  • Implement and coordinate communication tools and visual identity (design);
  • Produce digital communications material; prepare and design layouts for policy and promotional material; work with external developers as needed;
  • Support the Project Officer with dissemination activities;
30%: Campaigning
  • Coordinate outreach campaigns in collaboration with Policy & Research Officer;
  • Liaising with members for outreach campaigns;
  • Liaising with institutional and private partners;
  • Coordinate outreach campaigns in collaboration with Policy & Research Officer;
  • Work with Communication’s leads of the Platform’s members to support members connectivity and exchange of knowledge;
20%: Events and other tasks
  • Conceptualise events with Policy & Research Officer, members and partners;
  • Coordinate the Platform’s events with administrative staff;
  • Other transversal tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • 2-5 years experiences in related jobs;
  • A degree or relevant experience in at least one, preferably several of the following areas: communications, journalism, European affairs or equivalent
  • An excellent command of the English language (spoken and written);Additional knowledge of one or more European languages is highly desirable;
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Knowledge of digital tools: managing website content management (ideally Wordpress), CMS, CRM;
  • Social media savvy;
  • Designing skills desirable: layout, page-setting and video editing software skills (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier Pro).
 TRANSVERSAL COMPETENCES
  • Strong organisational skills and flexibility;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills within a multinational context;
  • Being action-oriented, self-motivated, responsible, creative and willing to take initiative;
  • Having an eye for detail and knowing to keep to deadlines (even under pressure);
  • Creative and strategic thinking.
HIGHLY VALUED
  • Knowledge of the European institutions and other target audiences related to education;
  • Interest on lifelong learning and education policies;
  • Experience of working in/or with civil society, membership based organisations and general non-profit sector (volunteering included)
  • Ability to translate complex political/policy issues into appropriate messages and understandable language.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
  • Position: Communications & Campaign Officer
  • Reports to: Director
  • Capacity: Full-time (38hrs /week)
  • Location: Rue de l’industrie 10, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
  • Duration: Long-term
  • Gross salary: € 2200 / month (13.8 months year). LLLP also provides meal vouchers & monthly local public transport.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your one page cover letter and CV by email at vacancy@lllplatform.eu with email subject LLLP Application for Communication & Campaign Officer. We encourage interested candidates to attach their portfolio in the application or hyperlink their CV. For the cover letter please specify 1. What would you bring to the organisation; 2. Give a few examples of your main achievements; 3. How you understand working with a network of over 40 organisations; 4. What you can bring to us and what we can bring to you.
Recruitment Procedure and Information for applicants:
  • Closing date: 14 March 2017 midnight CET. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Short Exercise dates for shortlisted candidates: 17 March 2017. The short exercise will comprise 3 questions to answer in 1.5hr.
  • Interview dates: 21 to 25 March 2017
  • Aimed start date: 8 April 2017

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