Communications Officer (Emergencies and Resilience) – OIE Paris, France

Required qualifications

·       A postgraduate degree or diploma in communications and at least 5 years work experience in the field of communications/external relations.

or

·       A postgraduate degree or diploma in a public health, life sciences, humanities or law enforcement-related field with 5 years’ experience in the delivery and/or management of communications projects and/or international public relations,

·       Experience in the development or delivery of communication products in the field of environmental, scientific and/or economic data,

·       Exposure at international level.

Additional experience

·       Experience in public health and/or veterinary public health and/or plant health and/or laboratories

Requirements:

Technical skills

·       Excellent command of English, both written and oral,

·       Strong competencies in the use of the Microsoft Office pack,

·       Proficiency in web-based applications and media computer tools,

·       Advanced knowledge of digital marketing approaches and techniques.

Additional skills (assets)

·       Knowledge of French,

·       International communications experience in North Africa, the Middle East, and South East Asia.

Interpersonal skills

·       Proactive, positive attitude, and creative individual committed to the issues at hand and being an integral part of a multi-cultural, goal-oriented team.

·       Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations and the ability to work constructively with all colleagues and key stakeholders, including the media,

·       Demonstrated ability to be highly organised, independent, proactive, and a diplomatic professional,

·       Capacity to work with multiple team members in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

This is a full-time position based at the OIE Headquarters in Paris. It requires flexibility to travel internationally and long hours in a seated position at a computer.

Salary: 2.489 € net/month

Duration: 18 months

The OIE places high value on a multicultural and positive work environment. The OIE is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications of all qualified candidates, irrespective of their ethnic origin, gender, opinions or beliefs.

This is a full-time position as an international civil servant based at the OIE Headquarters in Paris (France) that is available immediately.

If you are interested in the position, please complete your application online by 2^nd March 2021 at noon (Paris local time) at the latest by clicking on the link below.

APPLY HERE