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The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.

The EU Delegation to the Armenia, Yerevan works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Armenian government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

The post of Press and Information Officer (Local Agent Group 1) in the Delegation’s Political, Press and Information Section. The team consists of 6 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.

Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Political, Press and Information Section, providing support, expertise and assistance in external and strategic communication.

Following main tasks and duties are currently required: 

EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION – Relating to EU programmes and projects, coordination with HQ

• Analyse the trends and developments in the information environment, with a focus on disinformation and hate speech in a traditional and social media

• Alert the EU Delegation and EEAS Headquarters on trends and vulnerabilities in the information environment, facilitate the anticipation of threats to the EU´s interests and reputation, with the aim of introducing preventive measures;

• Follow the EU delegation projects on strengthening media environment in the country and strategic communication. Coordinate when needed the work of the EU delegation and EEAS Headquarters with relevant stakeholders;

• Contribute to designing, planning, developing, implementing, distributing, evaluating country tailored awareness raising activities on disinformation and proactive communication campaigns. Ensure the EU’s approach to strategic communications representation when needed;

• Write reports as necessary on disinformation and related topics;

• Closely cooperate with Headquarters, in particular with the EEAS Strategic Communications Task Forces;

• Maintain the Head of Delegation and Head of Section updated on news as necessary;

• Contribute to the briefings, lines and speeches on strategic communications to the hierarchy in the EU delegation;

• When required, accompany hierarchy of the EU Delegation and high-level visits from EEAS Headquarters and advise on their media relations, in particular when it comes to strategic communication activities;

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION – Supporting local experts and media environment

• Assist in the design, implementation and coordination of campaigns, local outreach events and communications projects on specific issues and priorities, including with a goal to address disinformation targeting the EU and its partnership with Armenia;

• Establish and maintain a network of key information environment experts, fact checking organizations, think tanks, media representatives, strategic communication experts,  the local Young European Ambassador network and other stakeholders, who could cooperate with the EU Delegation and EEAS Headquarters in monitoring, awareness-raising and message multiplication activities;

• Provide recommendations for improving the understanding of the EU's values, policies and projects based on fact-based information and proactive communication;

OTHER TASKS

• Procurement and contracting are part of the job responsibilities, specifically in relation to StratCom activities, fight against FIMI and projects related to these topics.

• Provide back-up to the other Press and Information Officers in their absence;

• Perform other tasks as designated by the Head of Section or Head of Delegation.

The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from 1,271,844 AMD/month.  There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan.

The expected start date will be 01/12/2024. 

Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered)

• University degree in a relevant field (communication, international relations, public affairs)
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in a similar position
• Good knowledge of public procurement
• English  – ability to understand C2, ability to read C2, ability to speak C2, ability to write C2 (EU framework)
• Knowledge of Armenian (read and write), mother tongue or equivalent
• Russian  – ability to understand C2, ability to read C2, ability to speak C2, ability to write C2 (EU framework)
• Advanced computer literacy in MS Word & Outlook

Assets / selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant)

• Master in a relevant field
• Previous experience in a diplomatic or international mission
• Good knowledge of public procurement

How to apply

Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter, a Europass format CV and a declaration on honour, for non-Armenian citizens, the right to reside and work in Armenia via via e-mail to eeasjobs-178@eeas.europa.eu with mandatory subject: Application post reference 103225 + full name of applicant no later than 28/10/2024. Only complete applications received on time via e-mail will be considered.

 The successful candidate will be subject to a medical check and a background check (absence of criminal record, reference check, etc.)

The process

After the deadline for applications, the eligible applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose.

Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of Selection may include shortlisting of candidates based assessment of the information provided in the cover letter, CV; practical testing and interviews. The 3 best candidates will be invited to the final interview.

Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually. The Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this job advertisement to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.

The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting gender equality and to preventing discrimination on any grounds. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and from the broadest possible geographical basis amongst the EU Member States. We aim at a service which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.