Communications Officer

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Digestive Cancers Europe (DiCE) is a European non-profit umbrella organisation uniting patient organisations and collaborating with stakeholders dedicated to digestive cancers. Through advocacy, research, and awareness-raising, we support patients and carers to improve survival and quality of life. As the voice of the digestive cancer community, we champion early diagnosis and equal access to the highest standards of treatment and care for everyone across Europe.

DiCE is based in Brussels and works as a virtual organisation across Europe.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive
Communications Officer
to join our Communications Team. This role will focus on driving awareness campaigns and managing communication and dissemination activities within EU-funded projects. You will play a central role in amplifying the voices of digestive cancer patients across Europe, strengthening our digital presence, and ensuring the delivery of clear, engaging, and impactful communications

Title:
Communications Officer

Location:
Remote (Europe) or Brussels

Employment type:
70%
-
80%, freelance status preferred but not mandatory, minimum 1 year

Deadline for application
: October 10 (23:59 CET)

Starting date:
ASAP in 2025

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Key Responsibilities

Awareness Campaigns

·       Plan, coordinate, and implement awareness campaigns aligned with DiCE's mission and values.

• Support creative concept development, messaging, and multi-channel delivery.

·       Monitor, analyse, and report on campaign outcomes.

EU Project Communications

·       Lead communication and dissemination activities in EU-funded projects where DiCE is a partner.

• Produce engaging and accurate content, following project guidelines and timelines.

·       Coordinate with project partners to ensure compliance with EU communication standards.

Graphic Design

·       Create and adapt visual assets for digital channels, campaigns, publications, and events.

·       Maintain brand consistency across all materials.

Team Contribution

·       Support the Communications Manager with internal planning, media relations, and event coordination.

• Contribute to editorial planning and storytelling initiatives.

·       Updating the website

Required Qualifications and Experience

·       Minimum 3 years of experience in communications, marketing, or related roles.

• Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and social media platforms.
• Proven experience working with creative, media, or web agencies.
• Proficiency in WordPress.
• Advanced design skills using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or equivalent.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work independently in a multicultural environment

Desirable

·    Experience in the non-profit or health sector.

• Knowledge of patient advocacy and EU healthcare policy.
• Previous involvement in EU-funded projects.

Willingness to explore new digital platforms to strengthen DiCE's visibility

What we offer

·       An enthusiastic working environment with solid societal value

·       A ONE-year contract minimum, 28-30 hours/week

·       A competitive salary with benefits

·       The possibility to help grow the organisation and its impact

How to apply

Email to
 (no telephone calls accepted), with attachments:

·      Curriculum vitae,

·      Cover letter, no more than one A4 page on your a) motivation, b) portfolio of relevant work, and c) salary history and/or requirement and d) earliest availability.

Deadline for application:
 October 10 (23:59 CET).

Short-listed candidates will be informed and invited for virtual interviews.

Due to the number of applications, kindly note that we are only able to respond to those with relevant profiles.