Environment Reference Person

1) The European Association for Information on Local Development (AEIDL) invites applications for the position of Environment Reference Person. This is a full-time position, working as part of the external communications team which provides assistance to the EU LIFE programme.

Key tasks:

As a central member of the communications team, the Environment Reference Person’s key tasks will include:

• Assisting in the coordination of communications activities for the programmes Environment Policy & Governance component.
• Writing, editing and managing the production of general and thematic publications and products.
• Liaising with officers from DG Environment and the LIFE programmes external monitoring team.
• Visiting exemplary projects in the participating countries to gather information for the communications activities.
• Other tasks related to the communications team’s activities.

Candidate profile:

Essential:

• Third level qualification and at least three years professional experience in an environment related field.
• A good knowledge of EU environment policy.
• Good written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and articles in a clear and concise style.
• Very good command of English (spoken and written).
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective working relations in an international, multi-disciplinary organisation.

Beneficial:

• Knowledge and experience of the EU LIFE programme
• Experience in communications, journalism or a related field

About AEIDL:

AEIDL (www.aeidl.be) is a Brussels based organisation focused on communications and the animation of European networks in the areas of environment, rural and urban development, employment and social affairs, regional development, democracy and citizenship and the social economy

To apply:

Please send your CV and letter of motivation to: mob@aeidl.be or to: Monique Braem, AEIDL, 260 Chaussée St Pierre, B-1040 Brussels, Belgium. Deadline for applications: 5.00pm, 14 January 2009.