Western Balkans Communications Expert (EU Programs Lead)

WEglobal; Maine; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WEglobal seeks Western Balkans Communication Experts to lead strategic communication initiatives across Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.

The role prioritizes experts with EU-funded programme experience, strong coordination skills and fluency in English, to manage multi-country campaigns and engage with EU Delegations and civil society Applicants should bring experience as team leaders or senior project managers in regional communications, ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic communication, media, marketing, public diplomacy and/or public information campaigns.
• Experience in EU-funded communication programmes, ideally as a Team Leader, Key Expert or senior project manager.
• Strong experience in one or more Western Balkans countries.
• Experience managing communication campaigns and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, partners and experts.
• A good understanding of EU engagement, country-specific political contexts and media landscapes in the region.
• Experience working with EU Delegations, public institutions, civil society organisations, media and other communication multipliers.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Skills

Strategic communication

Public diplomacy

Media relations

Public information campaigns

EU-funded programmes

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

English fluency

Job description

WEglobal seeks Western Balkans Communication Experts to lead strategic communication initiatives across Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.

The role prioritizes experts with EU-funded programme experience, strong coordination skills and fluency in English, to manage multi-country campaigns and engage with EU Delegations and civil society Applicants should bring experience as team leaders or senior project managers in regional communications, ensuring