Communications Officer at the EFI Bonn Office

The European Forest Institute (EFI) is an international organisation established by European States. EFI undertakes forest research and policy support at pan-European and global levels. EFI’s Headquarters is located in Joensuu, Finland. EFI has several offices across Europe, and project offices in Malaysia and China. The Institute has app. 100 staff members and has an annual turnover of app. 14 million Euros. Further information about the organisation is available at www.efi.int.

EFI is seeking a Communications Officer for its new office in Bonn, Germany which will be established early 2017.  The Office will be located at the Bonn UN Campus.

The Communications Officer will be responsible for developing communications activities at the office. The Communications Officer will report directly to the Head of Mission in EFI Bonn, whilst working in close cooperation with the Communications Unit at EFI Headquarters.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement research and policy support related communication activities
• Providing updates on activities and content implemented by EFI Bonn Office using social media
• Developing and maintain media relations
• Managing publications including planning, budgeting and editing
• Organising and providing support to events i.e. workshops, seminars and international conferences

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of professional communication experience
• Master’s degree in communication, journalism, public relations or related field
• Excellent spoken and written skills in both English and German are essential
• Event coordination experience
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure, ability to be flexible as part of a small team
• Experience in networking
• Good interpersonal skills and proven intercultural competence with demonstrated ability of working in multi-disciplinary, international teams and environments
• Excellent MS Office skills experience of website content management systems, Adobe Acrobat and working knowledge of Photoshop
• Experience in budget management, photography or online video production/editing are an asset

Duty Station

The employee will be based at EFI’s Office in Bonn, Germany.

Employment Conditions

The employee will be an EFI staff member.  A fixed term appointment of five years is envisaged with an option for extension.  Ideally, the successful candidate will take up the post in March 2017. 

EFI offers a competitive benefits and salary package.  This position offers a challenging opportunity to work within a stimulating international environment.

Interested candidates are requested to send a CV with a cover letter by 12th December 2016, using our online application form.  If it is not possible to apply online, please send your application to efi.hr @ efi.int.

For more information about the post please contact Andrew Male, HR & Administration Manager: andrew.male @ efi.int.

All applications will be treated confidentially.

Please note that only candidates that have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted.