Communication Officer

FEATURED JOB Full Time

Communication Officer

Communication

Brussels, Belgium

Position closing date: March 15, 2026

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Activities focus: Energy & Climate; Capacity Building
Employer
: FEDARENE(European Federation of Agencies and Regions for Energy and the Environment)

Brussels, Belgium
FEDARENE is a leading European network of Energy Agencies and Regions. We facilitate the development of interregional partnerships and projects, promote the regional dimension in sustainable energy and climate resilience debates, and help public authorities and their agencies build capacity for the energy & climate transition. We offer a position with responsibility and focus on EU project activities within a well-established European association (35+ years), representing members from 26 European countries and active in one of the most strategic areas of current European politics.

Main missions
As Communications Officer, you will play a key role in supporting FEDARENE's activities and EU-funded projects by managing communications, dissemination, and project delivery. You will ensure the smooth implementation of projects, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and maximize the impact of FEDARENE services for its members.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement communication and dissemination strategies for EU-funded projects and support the implementation of FEDARENE's communications strategy.

• Write articles, best practices, reports, and other project-related content.

• Design brochures, publications, infographics, and other communication materials.
• Content creation, moderation of communication channels, social media management, and cross-promotion initiatives.
• Edit videos and manage visual content production.
• Update and maintain website content for multiple projects.
• Liaise with subcontractors (website developers, video professionals, translators, interpreters, and venue service providers).
• Develop and maintain media contacts and partnerships to maximize visibility.
• Organise and facilitate capacity-building workshops, webinars, conferences, and other online/in-person events in various formats.
• Support the roll-out of FEDARENE services to members, ensuring effective communication activities and maximizing synergies with the project portfolio.

• Represent FEDARENE at public events, including speaking, moderating, and networking.

• Administrative, Financial & Operational Management

• Manage administrative, financial, and logistical aspects of EU projects, including monitoring, reporting, and risk management.

• Maintain and manage FEDARENE's database of contacts, ensuring full compliance with data privacy and security standards.

Preferred Education & Experience
Degree in a relevant field (e.g. communication, marketing, graphic design… )

At least 3 years' experience in a communications role, preferably within EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe, Interreg, LIFE, etc.).

Familiarity with the EU institutional landscape, ideally in sustainable energy and environment sectors.

Employee Profile

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office package, especially MS Excel;
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite tools and Canva;
• Ability to translate technical issues for a broader audience
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Basic knowledge of EU climate and energy policies;
• Self-motivated, engaging attitude with a keen attention to detail.
• Team player with strong collaborative skills;
• Experience organising events from planning to reporting.
• Experience developing communication strategies, including social media.
• Basic understanding of data privacy & security & GDPR compliance requirements
• Fluency in spoken and written English at a C1 minimum level; Knowledge of other EU languages (C1) is considered an asset especially French.

Our offer

• Full-time employment in our office in Brussels, Belgium (contract under Belgian Law). Initial contract of 12 months. Candidates must have the right to work in the EU.
• Teleworking up to 50% of the time but you will be required to come to the office weekly. Full remote work is not possible.
• A benefits package (lunch vouchers, ecocheques, extra holidays,..)
• Positive working environment in a dynamic domain.

Application
Please send your application to
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, by March 15, 2026 with the subject: \"Communications Officer – application\" :

• Curriculum vitae in English
• Cover letter

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interviews will be scheduled between the
30th of March & 3rd of April
. Candidates will be tested on some of the tasks listed in the offer.

Start of contract: April/May 202