Communication Officer

Communication Officer

(Grade B5-A2) €60,000 to €78,000 (Tax Free) + Benefits (Fixed-term Contract Until 31 December 2021, with Possibility of Nine-month Renewal)

CEB – Council of Europe Development Bank

Paris, France

Our mission is to enhance Europe. You’ll make sure everyone knows about it.

Do you have sound experience in communication roles, ideally within an international or European Union setting? Are you an exceptional writer with the confidence to make clear and persuasive presentations? Then you can closely support the Head of our Corporate Responsibility and Communication Division in broadcasting our achievements, building our brand and enhancing our transparency and accountability.

Bringing together 42 member countries, the CEB finances and responds to emergency situations and actively enhances the living conditions of the most disadvantaged groups. Strengthening social cohesion and building thriving communities in Europe, we drive inclusive growth, bolster economic sustainability – and create exceptional careers.

Working closely alongside our current Communication Officer, you will create engaging content for diverse channels including flagship publications, videos, websites and social media. You will enjoy end-to-end involvement from identifying and researching stories to overseeing graphic design, directing videos and co-ordinating the production of our annual report and quarterly magazine – so you will stretch your journalistic and organisational skills to the full.

To join us, you should possess:

• A good degree in journalism, communication, media or a related field;
• A proven track record in at least two of the following: magazine editing and writing; social media and multimedia (including photo and video); donor-related; communications; and press and media relations;
• Excellent team-working skills and a high level of initiative;
• Demonstrable flair for meeting deadlines and balancing priorities;
• A perfect command of written and spoken English, backed by a working knowledge of French.

In return, you can expect an excellent tax-free salary and a comprehensive package of benefits.

• Applications should be made in English or French using the Council of Europe Development Bank online application system at https://ceb.profils.org before the deadline of 16 May 2021.