Communications Manager

Job Profile: Communication and Events Intern
May 23, 2022
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POSITION:                            COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

VACANCY TYPE:                 Full-time position (1-year employment contract with two months probation; Subject to renewal)

DUTY STATION:                   Tirana, Albania

DATE OF ISSUE:                   4 October 2023

DEADLINE:                            25 October 2023

STARTING DATE:                  15 November 2023 (tentatively)

SALARY:                                The salary is commensurate with previous experience

 

About CDI

Cooperation and Development Institute (CDI) is a think tank based in Tirana focused on analyzing and contributing to public policy at national, regional and EU scale in the areas of Connectivity, Regional Cooperation, Youth and Good Governance. Please click here for more information about our activities.

Job description

CDI is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Communications Manager to lead the development, management, and implementation of CDI’s communication strategy. The Communications Manager will play a pivotal role in promoting CDI’s activities, enhancing its online and offline presence, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Communication Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans to effectively promote CDI’s initiatives and objectives.
  • Team Coordination: Provide oversight and coordination of communication activities within the organization, ensuring efficient workflow, task allocation, follow-up, and timely delivery of outputs.
  • Alignment with Organizational Goals: Collaborate closely with the CDI team to ensure that communication outputs align with the organization’s overall objectives and strategies.
  • Social Media and Web Management: Manage CDI’s social media platforms and website, creating engaging and compelling content across various channels.
  • Media Relations: Establish and maintain relationships with key regional and international media outlets to enhance CDI’s visibility and influence.
  • Content Creation: Prepare high-quality content, including blogs, op-eds, articles, and press releases.
  • Quality Assurance: Conduct quality checks on all communication materials to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Event Organization: Organize internal and external events, and coordinate CDI’s participation in conferences across Europe, occasionally taking on the role of a speaker.
  • Performance Analysis: Measure and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies, making necessary adjustments to achieve predefined objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

  • A Master’s degree in communication, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 7 years of proven hands-on experience in communications to support organisational goals;
  • Development, implementation and evaluation of a communications strategy, ideally linked to advocacy, policy and influencing;
  • Creation of engaging and relevant communication and public outreach strategies including social media;
  • Proven expertise in event management.
  • Preferably, a strong understanding of the socio-political context of the Western Balkans region, with a focus on Enlargement, regional cooperation and Connectivity.
  • Fluent English language is essential.
  • Previous experience and/or relationships with regional NGOs and think tanks are considered assets;

Desired Skills:

  • Proven ability to plan and execute comprehensive communication strategies.
  • Self-motivated, self-initiative, well-organized, and capable of multitasking.
  • Experience in organizing events and creating outreach materials (leaflets, publications, videos, social messaging).
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Canva, Mailchimp, etc.
  • Proficiency in using content management systems (CMS) to manage website content.
  • Strategic thinking skills and a willingness to develop new ideas and initiatives.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Creativity and openness to new ideas and approaches.

How to apply:

Interested candidates who meet the criteria set out in the detailed job description are invited to submit the following documents by Wednesday 25 October 2023, at 23:59 CET at info@cdinstitute.eu:

  • CV (Europass format only);
  • A one-page max letter of motivation, which should highlight your reasons for applying and your credentials for the position.
  • One reference letter from previous and/or recent employer;

Please clearly specify in the subject line the position you are applying for: “Application for Communication Manager: Name & Surname.”

Note: *Please make sure you meet all required qualifications and experience before applying. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be shortlisted for interviews.