Call for applications: Communication Specialist

Nature of the contract: employment contract for a minimum of one year. Probation period – 3 months;

Place of work: Expert-Grup office (45 Bernardazzi St., Chișinău, Republic of Moldova);

Estimated contract start date: 1 September 2020.

About Expert-Grup

Expert-Grup is a think tank specialising in research and consultancy on economic and social policies. We position ourselves as a politically and ideologically neutral think tank and we do not represent economic, corporate or political interests. The organisation’s mission is to empower citizens, firms, the media and public authorities to contribute actively to the country’s sustainable and inclusive development through independent analysis and consultancy, evidence-based policies and community mobilisation. To accomplish this mission, Expert-Grup pursues 3 strategic priorities:

1. Carrying out independent, evidence-based research, consultancy and analyses in various economic and social areas, with the aim of developing a resilient and inclusive society.

2. Empowering communities, firms and the media to hold central and local public authorities accountable and to provide quality services and goods, both public and private.

3. Providing support to other civil society organisations, especially at local level.

To ensure the fulfilment of the mission and strategic priorities, the organisation is looking for a communication specialist to join the core team.

Core responsibilities of the position

• Managing the public image of the institution and ensuring effective communication with all categories of audience;
• Formulating the key long-, medium- and short-term directions for the internal and external communication framework, in order to increase the visibility of Expert-Grup, its products and platforms nationally and internationally;
• Coordinating the processes and contributing content to the development and validation of communication materials (e.g. media kit, video spots, graphics, publications, press releases, etc.);
• Coordinating the institution’s relations with media sources;
• Implementing and periodically updating the institution’s communication strategy;
• Developing concepts and managing public information and awareness campaigns for “Expert-Grup” products and implemented projects;
• Content management (drafting press releases and other materials for the media);
• Organising public events;
• Managing the organisation’s websites: www.expert-grup.org, www.budgetstories.md, www.școalamea.md, www.lapunct.md;
  
• Managing the organisation’s social media pages (Facebook and Twitter);
• Monitoring communication results (media references, social media impact, number of video views).

Requirements for candidates:

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: communication sciences, public relations, journalism, public administration, international relations, political science, from a national or international university. A master’s degree in one of the mentioned fields will be an advantage;
• At least 2 years of work experience in communication and public relations (with proven experience in: developing communication strategies, action plans and communication materials, working with various media sources, and cooperating with various partners from the public, non-profit and private sectors and international organisations);
• Fluent knowledge and command of Romanian, English and Russian;
• Computer skills, and knowledge of Canva, Crello, Adobe Illustrator or other graphic and video editing software, will be an advantage;
• Strategic vision, analytical skills, creative thinking;
• Initiative and commitment to the institution’s values;
• Ability to work to a high standard on several tasks at the same time;
• Planning and self-organisation skills, independent prioritisation of tasks and meeting deadlines.

Working conditions:

• The opportunity to be part of a professional team, a dynamic environment and an organisation in continuous development;
• Real opportunities for professional development;
• A motivating salary package, depending on the person’s qualifications and experience, as well as on results.

Interested persons are asked to send their CV, cover letter and any other relevant materials (links, recommendation letters, etc.) by 31 July 2020, 17:00, to the e-mail address: iulia@expert-grup.org

The candidate will be selected on the basis of an analysis of the CVs and cover letters submitted, followed by an interview.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.