Communication & Project Officer

Company Description

Gathering five national consumer organisations (in Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Brazil) and giving voice to a total of more than 1.5 million people, Euroconsumers is the worlds leading consumer cluster when it comes to offering innovative information, personalised services and defence of consumers rights. As modern and pragmatic consumer organization, on the one hand we keep on strengthening our private enforcement activities (coordinated class actions) whenever there are clear and unacceptable violations. On the other hand, we are also reinforcing our capacity to enter in collaboration with major global brands helping them to raise the bar, to design better products and services and further improve consumer empowerment.

Job Description

We are looking for a rare combination of project management, social media, creative and campaigning skills. Reporting to Euroconsumers Head of Advocacy and Enforcement in the Public Affairs & Media relations department, and in close collaboration with the communication officer, you will manage campaigns and collaboration projects; and offer practical, creative and analytical support to Euroconsumers public affairs and media activities.

Responsibilities

1. Social media and communication support

• Plan, analyse and boost social media outreach;
• Data and impact analysis of public affairs and (social) media activities;
• Create visuals and videos for social media, website, reports and other communication outlets in line with Euroconsumers strategic branding;
• Manage Monthly newsletter;
• Support on Euroconsumers Monthly Start Talking webinar;
• Secure alignment with internal communication;
• Guarantee good alignments and synergies with social media and communication colleagues in Belgium, Italy, Spain and Portugal.

2. Project Management and campaigning

• Develop campaigns to reinforce Euroconsumers policy and enforcement activities;
• Manage collaboration projects with external stakeholders;
• Manage public affairs activity/communication calendar and secure long-term tracks and synergies;
• Support organisation Euroconsumers events;
• Develop and manage tools in support of Public Affairs activities;
Guarantee good alignments and synergies with social media and communication colleagues in Belgium, Italy, Spain and Portugal.

Qualifications

• You have a degree in Communications, Marketing (or similar by experience);
• You have a first relevant experience (2-5 years) in communication and project management;
• A background in (European/international) policy is an absolute plus;
• You have a background or relevant experience in creating visuals, videos, graphic design, with strong proficiency in Adobe programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, Canva and Illustrator;
• You have excellent digital skills. You are creative, innovative and a real team player;
• Social media have no secrets for you;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills. You find it easy to collaborate with others;
• You are native or fluent in English and in Portuguese;
• You are pretty good at analysing and summarising complex information;
• You are a highly organized, detail-oriented, and rigorous person;
• You are business-oriented and solution-minded;
• Availability to be based in Lisbon.

Our offer

• A varied job where you can use your competences in the service of a group with an international image;
• The opportunity to contribute to a mission with both social importance and a strong international reputation;
• A pleasant working atmosphere with exciting challenges and development opportunities;
• An interesting salary supplemented with various extra-legal benefits;