Team Leader

Particip GmbH; Asir Province; On-site; SAR 224,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic communications firm seeks a Team Leader (Project Coordinator) for a project in Laos, focusing on enhancing the European Union’s profile. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensuring quality outputs and effective stakeholder interaction. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field and extensive communication experience, specifically in managing international projects. The role requires proficiency in English and experience in designing visibility strategies. A contract of 24 months is offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communication, public relations, economics, social science, or related field.
• 4 years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 8 years of general professional experience in communication or campaigning.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the experts' team and project implementation.
• Ensure quality and timeliness in the delivery of outputs and reporting.
• Act as the main liaison for stakeholders during project execution.

Skills

Proficiency in English (CEFR Level C2)

Communication design and implementation

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in communication or related field

Job description

Project

Laos EU Strategic Communication Facility

Position

Team Leader (Project Coordinator)

Project description

The contract funds will be directed towards increasing the European Union profile as a trusted, effective and strategic partner in Laos. The communication campaign in Laos should highlight the concrete impacts of the EU’s programmes, focusing on human stories in areas like green and inclusive economy, education, governance, and citizen engagement. Using modern, engaging, and accessible tools, it should avoid technical language and emphasize the EU’s partnerships, especially under the Team Europe approach. The contractor is expected to propose creative, strategic actions to ensure broad visibility and public engagement. Delivery of products/ services may need to be carried out against tight deadlines.

The Contractor shall facilitate the successful preparation and implementation of the strategic communication activities through the provision of:

• expertise to design and implement strategic communication in Lao PDR.
• studies and surveys (pre-campaign and ex-post surveys)
• productions, logistics, coordination and organisation of campaigns, translations and other related strategic communication activities.

Job Description

The expert will be in charge of the daily management of the experts' team and project implementation. He/she will ensure coherence, quality and timeliness in the delivery of the outputs and reporting. The Team Leader will be the main interlocutor of the EUD and any other stakeholder in the implementation of the contract/project.

Requirements

Qualifications and skills

• Master’s degree in field relevant to this assignment (communication, public relations, economics, social science, management or related), or Bachelor’s degree in the same field plus 4 years (880 Full Time Equivalent, FTE) of relevant professional experience on top of the minimum number of years of general professional experience mentioned under point 3—Proficiency on English oral and written (minimum CEFR Level C2), to be demonstrated by certificate or by past relevant experience.

General professional experience

• At least 8 years (1760 FTE) general professional experience in the field of communication and/or campaigning with an international dimension.
• At least 4 (880 FTE) years of experience as a Team Leader or equivalent in projects with international organizations, and/or non-government organizations, and/or public sector and/or private sector.

Specific Professional Experience/skills

• At least 2 assignments in which the expert was involved in the design and implementation of communication/visibility strategies entailing interactions with multiple stakeholders.
• At least 2 assignments in which the expert coordinated or advised on the design or implementation of actions related to marketing/communications campaigns.

The following will be considered an asset: Professional experience in Laos and/or the ASEAN region.

Additional information

• Contract duration: 24 months
• Project based in Vientiane, Laos
• ASEAN region, Asia
• Laos

Attachments

• CV template english EU format