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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
The purpose of the contract is to support EU Delegations to communicate on the EUs role in the world (EC priority A stronger Europe in the world) and specifically on Global Gateway and the EUs International Partnerships portfolio.
EU Delegations have an important role in communicating the EUs partnership offer in partner countries. Public awareness of the EUs leading role remains low. Set within the EUs policy frame EU Delegations must step up their efforts to communicate on priority topics which matter to target audiences.
CONTRACT OBJECTIVE
DG INTPA plays an active role in supporting EU Delegations through strategic guidance and hands on support to digital campaigns and other content in partner countries.
In order to reinforce EU Delegations strategic communication on the EUs role in the world DG INTPA requests the following critical specialist services:
- Communication support and strategic advice
- Content strategy creation maintenance of content
- Support to management of digital campaigns
- Social media (advising training monitoring etc)
- Definition of standards for digital communication (drafting guidelines training etc)
- General coordination and administrative services
TASKS/REQUIRED SERVICES
The service providers will be part of the DG INTPA Political Strategy and Delegation Support team. Service providers are not required to be based in Brussels. Occasional travel may be required to INTPA partner countries or other locations for punctual missions. Reimbursable budget is foreseen for this purpose.
The services are to be provided as Time and Means and the relevant service providers will work as proximity service providers (PXE) to facilitate the work of the Political Strategy and Communication unit.
The immediate target audience of the services are EU Delegations across INTPA regions (Asia-Pacific Africa Latin America and the Caribbean). In turn EU Delegations will communicate with a wide range of target audiences - both specific (e.g. journalists stakeholders) and general (e.g. young people) in partner countries.
The service providers will be the primary focal point to support EU Delegations in the region and ensuring information flows between the Directorate-General other DGs Cabinets and external contacts. The service providers will be primarily responsible for supporting EU Delegations to design implement and evaluate communication campaigns. As requested they will provide more general support to the Political Strategy and Communication unit in the preparation of meetings seminars trainings briefings etc.
The 7 profiles will have the same requirements in terms of knowledge and competencies. However language requirements vary in order to take into account the requirements of EU Delegations across the EUs partner countries.
DESCRIPTION OF THE TASK
Provide targeted technical assistance to support EU Delegations design and implement strategic communication activities as part of the DG INTPA Political Strategy and Delegation Support team:
Nature of the tasks
- Support EU Delegations and INTPA HQ colleagues in the definition implementation and management of strategic communication actions
- Provide feedback and guidance on proposals concepts materials etc
- Assist with the management of external communication agencies contracted by EU Delegations
- Read and analyse documents proposals plans actions etc and provide relevant input
- Provide input (guidance drafting etc) on the development of new decisions annual work programmes etc
- Support the preparation coordination and follow up of meetings with EU Delegations DGs and services and implementing partners.
- Provide feedback on content and creative assets proposed by both external agencies and in-house providers
- Participate in working groups and progress meetings when requested.
Knowledge
- Communication and information strategy
- Campaigning / advertising / marketing
- Political strategy / international relations / development cooperation in the EU context
- Project service and quality management skills
- Desired: Knowledge of management standards methodologies and reporting methods in the EC environment
Competencies
- Analysing and Problem Solving o Capacity to analyse and structure information
- Creativity
- Communicating o Ability to communicate in meetings
- Ability to understand and be understood
- Capacity to present issues to an audience
- Drafting skills
- Feel at ease in public
- Delivering Quality and Results o Ability to work in a proactive and autonomous way
- Eye for detail / Accuracy
- Pragmatism
- Learning and Development o Flexibility (openness towards new demands etc.)
- Prioritising and Organising o Capacity to deliver in a structured way
- Coordination skills
- Planning capacity
- Resilience
- Working with Others o Ability to work in a team
- Confidentiality
- Diplomatic skills
- Knowledge sharing
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Project Portfolio Management
- Portfolio Management
- Credit Analysis
- Banking
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Project Management
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- Property Management
- Contracts
About Company
About ICF: The Integral Coach Factory is one of the earliest production units of independent India. It was inaugurated by the first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on 2nd October, 1955. Later the Furnishing Division was inaugurated on 2nd October, 1962 and the production ... View more
