Events and Communications Coordinator

The EUISS is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual with a great sense of responsibility to support the organisation of the Cyber Consultations with partner countries and other events of the EU Cyber Direct project. This is a high exposure position that requires independent thinking, self-discipline and professionalism. The Events and Communications Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of event organisation - including budgeting, reporting, travel arrangements - organised by the EU Cyber Direct. In addition, they will be in charge of project-related communications, including social media and other campaigns. The Events and Communications Coordinator will report to the Project Manager based in Brussels and will work closely with other members of the team at the EUISS and at the partner institutions.

Main responsibilities

Event planning and organisation: in cooperation with project experts, support the logistics of physical and/or online high-profile public and closed-door events (mainly travel and accommodation arrangements, filing expense reports, etc.); liaising with event partners and managing contracts with services providers (venues, caterers, content providers, etc.); under the supervision of the Project Director and Project Coordinator, prepare narrative and quantitative reports from events and other; collect reports from partner organisations for events under their responsibility;
Communications: manage content of the EU Cyber Direct social media platforms; manage content of the EU Cyber Direct website and Directions blog, including communication with the authors; update lists of activities, media articles and updating the website and databases accordingly; drafting content for newsletters, website, and social media; producing visual content and layouts for publications, implement the annual communication strategy and plan; create and promote high-quality content that engages stakeholders and audiences, both for activities and events; give advice and/or provide support across teams concerning project communications; supervise the website and social media platforms; supervise the production of marketing materials and publications; supervise video production from concept to editing to publishing (including managing production process with external contractors).