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PROJECT OFFICER, COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS

The Communications and Events Officer plays a crucial role in managing internal and external communication for the CEMR Projects and Programmes. The responsibilities of the Communications & Events Officer include developing website content, crafting social media messages, as well as managing and coordinating events linked to the Bridges of Trust project (60%). The Communications & Events Officer will also be working very closely with the CEMR Communications Team and is expected to contribute to the overall CEMR communications work programme (40%) through project communications actions. Together they ensure harmonization of overall communications and consistent messaging thus enhancing organisational public image. 
 
The Communications & Events Officer reports to the Projects & Programmes Director.  
 
APPLICATION PROCESS
 
Interested candidates are invited to send their application, including a CV, a portfolio of their work/projects/articles/visuals (if available) and a cover letter before the 24th of March 2024 at midnight, at application@ccre-cemr.org, with “Application – Project Officer, Communications & Events” in the subject. 

 

PROJECT OFFICER, TWINNING & PARTNERSHIPS BUILDING 

ABOUT THE COUNCIL OF EUROPEAN MUNICIPALITIES AND REGIONS (CEMR)
 
CEMR is the largest and oldest organisation of local and regional governments working on building a more inclusive, just, and resilient Europe by unlocking the power of local democracy.
 
We endeavour to become the main network of territorial leaders with a vision to ensure local and regional governments are best equipped to drive the transitions of their communities towards Europe 2050 and address global challenges.
 
This requires strengthening city-to-city cooperation and rethinking the way local and regional governments engage in international partnerships.
Are you the right person to help us deliver on our ambitions?

WHY WORK FOR CEMR?
 
  • CEMR aims to foster a closer relationship between local and regional governments (LRGs) and the European Union (EU) and other international institutions, working as a reliable partner to co-shape European legislation and localize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • We strive to reinforce LRGs because we firmly believe that supporting local leadership and investing in local self-government is crucial to producing the changes we wish to see in our environment and societies.
  • We work to strengthen city-to-city and region-to-region cooperation to increase knowledge-sharing opportunities and capacity-building.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
 
In the framework of twinning and partnerships building, CEMR works to ensure that town twinning and cooperation remain an instrument adaptable to contemporary issues and to the current environment in which we live. CEMR collaborates with the EC  to encourage town twinning as well as modern and quality exchanges that involve all sectors of European society, For more information about  twinning, please refer to: https://www.ccre.org/en/activites/view/9
 
The Project Officer, Twinning and Partnerships Building role tasks and responsibilities are two-folded:
 
  1. Twinning, 60% of time:  
 
·       Coordinate and support the launch of the CEMR’s call for grass-roots project proposals on twinning from CEMR national associations, city networks and other eligible entities.
·       Screen incoming applications, and run quality checks based on the predefined criteria.  
·       Define and support the grant Selection Commission to review applications, organise the meetings, take notes and provide summaries of the process.  
·       Act as support and point of contact for the grantees, throughout the project implementation.
·       Support grantees with their reporting both financial and narrative.
·       Monitor the progress of the granted projects on the ground.
·       Promote and disseminate the project activities and results.
·       Support the CEMR’s reporting and auditing activity around the twinning work package.
 
2.      Partnerships building, 40% of the time:
 
·       Map, assess, understand, and match member associations with the perspective of building joint partnerships or twinning.
·       Identify on-the-ground good practices, success stories and experiences, and promote them through the website and social media.
·       Develop learning opportunities and models such as webinars, information sessions and inspirational workshops.
·       Undertake other initiatives and responsibilities to advance the CEMR’s work on twinning & partnerships building.
 
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
 
·       A university level master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, European Studies, Social Science, or similar.
·       2-3 years of professional experience managing European projects in development cooperation and twinning.
·       Solid understanding of local and regional governance in European countries.
·       Ability to coordinate and engage with different stakeholders.
·       Proven skills in drafting and editing press releases, articles, and web stories.
·       Ability to turn complex or technical raw materials into simple and promotional outputs.
  • Excellent written and spoken English and a professional level of French.
 
CAPABILITIES
 
We are in search of talents that exemplify a fusion of attitudes, skills, and behaviours deeply rooted in our key core capabilities. This involves the ability to lead, steering endeavours by going the extra mile, influence by adeptly building relationships with stakeholders amidst diverse perspectives and interactions, impact through outcome orientation and inspire by evoking positive responses, motivation, and by fostering constructive reactions.
 
OUR OFFER
 
For this position, we offer a one-year, full-time contract, with a possibility to extend further, based on performance and funding available.
 
A competitive salary package including the 13th month of salary, legal and extralegal holidays, a teleworking policy and teleworking allowance, a holiday allowance (as per Belgian legal framework), lunch vouchers, echo vouchers, medical insurance, and coverage of public transport.
 
Our Brussels-based office is a vibrant and diverse hub, where enthusiasm and passion drive our collaborative efforts. Embracing diversity, we foster an inclusive environment that reflects the richness of ideas and perspectives.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS
 
Interested candidates are invited to send their application, including a CV and a cover letter before the 29 of February 2024 at midnight, at application@ccre-cemr.org, with “Application – Project Officer, Twinning & Partnerships Building” in the subject. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.   
 
Every application receives our dedicated attention as we believe in giving each candidate the consideration they deserve in our pursuit of talents. We are an equal opportunities employer and an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued and can thrive!
 

 

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