Vacancy: Communication Officer (CLOSED)

AIR Centre; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) in Lisbon is seeking a Communication Officer to develop and implement the centre's communication strategy and create engaging content for our international audience. You will join a young, dynamic and multidisciplinary team, and work in an international environment with stakeholders across the Atlantic region.

You will plan and manage online channels, produce announcements, and ensure content quality and alignment with AIR Centre standards

Qualifications

• Academic qualification: Higher education degree or Bachelor degree in communications or related field.
• Fluent in English (mandatory).
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills.
• Knowledge in communication and social media strategies.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office tools and various social media applications.
• Graphic design skills, including knowledge of Adobe tools.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team, with excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management and prioritization skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the Centre’s communication and dissemination strategy.
• Develop and maintain the Centre’s communication channels and materials.
• Edit and ensure that the Centre’s website contents are relevant.
• Create interactive social media contents and campaigns.
• Write Centre’s announcements and news articles on key developments.
• Ensures all content complies with the Centre’s standards and style guides.
• Support the Project Manager in the communication and dissemination of projects participated by the AIR Centre.
• Other tasks inherent to this position.

Skills

Fluent English

Content creation

Social media strategies

Microsoft Office

Graphic design

Team player

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media apps

Job description

Vacancy Title: Communication Officer Location: Lisbon, Portugal – Offices of the AIR Centre Part/full Time: Full time Hours per Week: 40 hours per Week Salary: 1.300 EUR monthly gross salary Application Deadline (Midnight Lisbon Time Zone): 17 th March 2024 Preferable Starting date: 1 st April, 2024

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The duties for the Communication Officer will be varied. We are looking for an organised individual to develop and implement the Centre’s communication strategy and create compelling and engaging content that reinforces the vision and ambition of the AIR Centre. As Communication Officer, you will join a young, dynamic and multidisciplinary team. You will also have the opportunity to work in an international environment involving different stakeholders from alongside the Atlantic Ocean from Africa, North, Central and South America, Europe and other countries engaging with the AIR Centre activities.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement the Centre’s communication and dissemination strategy;
• Develop and maintain the Centre’s communication channels and materials;
• Edit and ensure that the Centre’s website contents are relevant;
• Create interactive social media contents and campaigns;
• Write Centre’s announcements and news articles on key developments;
• Ensures all content complies with the Centre’s standards and style guides;
• Support the Project Manager in the communication and dissemination of projects participated by the AIR Centre;
• Other tasks inherent to this position.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• Academic qualification: Higher education degree or Bachelor degree in communications or related field;
• Fluent in English (mandatory);
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills;
• Knowledge in communication and social media strategies;
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office tools and various social media applications;
• Graphic design skills, including knowledge of Adobe tools;
• Ability to work in a dynamic team, with excellent inter-personal and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Good time management and prioritization skills;
• Flexibility and adaptability.

WORKING PLACE

The Atlantic International Research Centre (AIR Centre) is an international collaborative framework to address global challenges and local priorities in the Atlantic Ocean. It promotes the voice of the Atlantic by the fair cooperation between national and regional organizations that share a common commitment to the Ocean and to their communities, focusing on an integrative approach to climate and ocean issues, supported by emerging technological innovations and advances in space, renewable energy and data science, and through international cooperation.The Headquarters of the AIR Centre are located in Terceira island, Azores and an office in Lisbon. The location of this position is in Lisbon.