Communications Officer

European Disability Forum; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 36,805 - 44,086; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complementary health insurance

Group pension

Meal cheques

Transport allowance

Home working allowance

24 days of leave

Job summary

The European Disability Forum is recruiting a Communications Officer to strengthen its Communications team in Brussels. This role involves developing and implementing communication strategies, managing digital content, and ensuring the accessibility and inclusivity of EDF's communications. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in communications, proficiency in tools like WordPress and Adobe Suite, and a strong commitment to disability rights. The position offers a gross salary starting at 3,090 Euros/monthly, benefits, and flexible working conditions.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in communications roles in similar organisations.
• Proven ability to simplify complex information and create clear content.
• Legal right to live and work in Belgium at the start of the contract.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the annual communications plan.
• Plan and deliver accessible social media campaigns.
• Coordinate the production of accessible publications.
• Monitor the impact of EDF communications.

Skills

Experience in communications roles

Content creation

Knowledge of Content Management Systems

Familiarity with design tools

Experience in accessible communications

Policy and advocacy experience

Tools

WordPress

Mailchimp

Adobe Suite

Canva

Photoshop

Job description

The European Disability Forum is recruiting a Communications Officer to strengthen its Communications team.

Reports to: Communications Manager

Purpose of the job: To ensure the visibility of EDF’s activities, with a focus on digital content, social media, and design of publications and promotional materials.

All tasks are to be implemented based on decisions adopted by EDF governing bodies and coordinated by the Communications Manager. The communications officer will:

Support Planning & Coordination:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of EDF’s annual communications plan.
• Contribute to the editorial calendar in collaboration with the Communications Manager, Senior Communications Officer, and EDF staff.
• Safeguard and strengthen the visual identity of the organisation.
• Plan and deliver accessible social media campaigns on platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Create accessible digital content, including short videos, visuals, and written posts.
• Collaborate with social media content creators in specific campaigns.
• Develop and implement EDF information campaigns on specific themes.
• Review and update the EDF website, including content and visuals.
• Coordinated with the website provider to ensure technical requirements are up to date.
• Engage with external partners (EU institutions, civil society, industry stakeholders) to promote joint initiatives, campaigns, or events.
• Produce EDF’s weekly and monthly newsletters.

Support development of EDF’s publications

• Coordinate the production of accessible publications, such as our flagship Human Rights reports, annual report and other online and print publications.
• Liaise with EDF staff and external service providers to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure appropriate visibility of EDF partners and supporters in publications and events.
• Support the design of event-related materials (agendas, presentations, badges, digital materials).

Support other communications activities and monitoring

• Support EDF staff with external communication needs.
• Contribute to communication coverage of EDF events and events EDF participates in.
• Monitor and report on the reach and impact of EDF communications, in collaboration with the management team.
• Undertake additional tasks as required by the Communications Manager

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in communications roles in similar organisations (human rights organisations, NGOs, political organisations) or in companies.
• Proven ability to simplify complex information and create clear and engaging content.
• Working knowledge of Content Management Systems (WordPress preferred) and email marketing tools (Mailchimp preferred)
• Familiarity with video and design tools (Adobe suite, Canva, Photoshop or similar)
• Legal right to live and work in Belgium at the start of the contract.
• Persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Experience in accessible and inclusive communications.
• Knowledge of disability rights or related policy fields.
• Experience in policy, advocacy, or institutional communications.

What do we offer:

The post will be based at EDF secretariat in Brussels.

We work from Mundo Madou, a vibrant building with other NGOs and internal activities, close to public transport. EDF as flexible working policy (including possibility of homeworking).

Gross starting salary: starting at 3 090 Euros/monthly plus benefits: complementary health insurance and hospitalisation insurance, group pension, meal cheques, transport and home working allowance.

Our leave policy includes 24 days of leave plus the week between 25 December and 1 st January, (these days do not count as part of your annual leave).

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11 May 2026 9:00 CET

Date of the interview: 3 to 5 June

Start date: negotiable but ideally as soon as possible.

EDF is an equal opportunities employer. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.