The Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (Fi BL) is one of the world’s leading institutes in the field of organic agriculture with around 400 employees. It is located in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and France and has a representation office in Brussels (Belgium). The strengths of Fi BL lie in its interdisciplinary research, innovations developed jointly with farmers and the food industry, solution-oriented development projects and rapid knowledge transfer from research to practice

For our office in Brussels we are looking for an Communications and events officer (100%).

Job purpose

You will lead the communication and dissemination efforts of Fi BL Europe. In this role, you will manage the outreach for Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects, ensuring effective engagement with key stakeholders through social media and targeted messaging. You will play a crucial role in connecting Fi BL’s work with policymakers and stakeholders in Brussels, ensuring that our research and projects are visible and impactful. You will be responsible for organizing Fi BL Europe’s events, including policy conferences, project final events, and our annual events, such as the Organic Breakfast.

Your role and tasks

Communication & Dissemination (70%)

• Be responsible for the overall communication & dissemination strategy of Horizon projects managed by Fi BL Europe. Implement communication & dissemination strategy of specific projects,
• Identify and act on opportunities to promote the work of Fi BL and its research projects. Prepare key messages and use the right channels (website, social media, meetings…),
• Coordinate the design of communication & dissemination materials of Horizon projects and Fi BL Europe events,
• In cooperation with colleagues in Switzerland, increase presence on social media. Manage Fi BL Europe’s Linked In page.

Event organisation (30%)

• Coordinate the organisation of different events in Brussels, including policy conferences, final project events, roundtables with stakeholders and Fi BL Europe’s Organic Breakfast,
• Be responsible for all logistical aspects: venue, catering, registration, promotion…,
• Support colleages in the design of the programme and choice of session formats ,
• Occasionally travel to project sites and events outside Belgium.

Your experience -essential

• Master’s degree,
• Experience (minimum 3 years) in communication, dissemination and event organisation, preferably in a research and/or EU-context.

Your experience -desirable

• Affinity for organic agriculture. Understanding of the key principles and practices of organic agriculture,
• Experience with Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe projects is considered an advantage.

Your skills

• Enthusiasm for promoting research findings and a strong ability to recognise their policy relevance,
• Excellent writing and verbal communication,
• Strong social media and digital marketing skills, website management skills,
• Capable of performing basic graphic tasks,
• Strong organisation skills, respect of deadlines and high level of initiative,
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, self-motivation, adaptability and a desire to work as part of a team,
• Able to work in an intercultural environment,
• Curious & creative,
• Excellent English (CEFR Proficient User C1),
• Knowledge of German is considered an advantage (CEFR level B1),
• Knowledge of French is an asset (CEFR level B1)

What we offer

• A full-time contract (38 hours/week) for 12 months, with possibility of extension,
• Attractive contractual terms and remuneration package,
• Office location: in the heart of Brussels, Belgium,
• An exciting opportunity for career development in an international working environment in the field of organic agriculture;

Practical information

Candidates are requested to submit their application in the online form. The deadline for applications is 1 December 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place between 10 and 16 December 2024. Please save the dates.
For more questions, please contact Dr. Bram Moeskops (Managing Director of Fi BL Europe).
Due to the high number of applications, we will only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates. We are an organisation committed to values of democracy, respect, integrity and sustainability, and the principles of organic agriculture: Care, Health, Equality and Fairness. We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity.