WWF International is looking for a Communications Director

Job location: Brussels: WWF European Policy Office

Job description:
WWF is looking for a Communications Director who will lead WWF’s communications toward the EU. The incumbent will manage 5 staff directly and be a member of the senior management team. The postholder must be an outstanding communicator, be politically savvy and have a comprehensive knowledge and working experience of EU political processes.

Main responsibilities:
* Lead WWF’s communications and campaigning work towards the EU
* Ensure that Communications is represented within the senior management team
* Generate options of how Communications can be used to achieve WWF long-range policy goals, select the best strategies and ensure the successful implementation of those strategies
* Develop an excellent working relationship with WWF policy and advocacy staff who rely on communications and campaigning for the achievement of their objectives.
* Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with WWF offices, other NGOs, media and other stakeholders on major strategic communications and campaigning issues.


Required Skills and Competencies
* At least 10 years’ experience in an international or European organization on media, campaigning and political advocacy
* At least 5 years’ experience in managing a small to medium sized team
* Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with EU political processes
* Politically savvy and experienced, i.e. proven record of developing and successfully implementing political communication and advocacy strategies
* Outstanding communicator, able to present concepts in a compelling way using text, images, or other media
* Know how to use digital tools innovatively and persuasively
* Understand project management and implications of decisions
* Broad understanding of major environmental and conservation issues
* Excellent understanding of and connection with the Brussels/EU-based media landscape
* Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

Deadline for applications: 15 September 2015

Contact

How to apply?
Email before 15/09/2015 a cover letter and CV to epo.recruitments@wwf.eu

All info: http://www.wwf.eu/about_us/careers/vacancy_communications/

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