Communications Coordinator – SCOPE project

Ref: EUISS(2026)/TEMP/03

Status: Temporary staff member

Place of employment: Brussels, Belgium

Starting date: 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible

Contract duration: 2 years

Salary: The monthly salary for this full-time position is 4,400 EUR, subject to national taxes and social insurance.

Job description

The EUISS has been entrusted to implement the ‘Security Coordination and Programme Enhancement’ project under the ‘EU Global Threats Programme (GTp)’ of the ‘EU Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation Instrument’ which is financed from funds of the EU budget. The project has a global geographical scope and covers several thematic priorities: counterterrorism and prevention of violent extremism, mitigating CBRN threats, combating organised crime, addressing critical infrastructure threats as well as threats related to effects of climate change.

The project focuses on five output areas: (1) monitoring of programme actions and impact paired with recommendation of corrective measures, (2) ensuring coherence and coordination of programme components and with other linked initiatives, (3) identifying areas for development through context expert analysis, (4) providing technical expert advice to ensure quality and standards, (5) supporting programme visibility within EU as well as partner countries and organisations.

The EUISS seeks to hire an experienced and proactive Communications Coordinator to lead and support communication activities for SCOPE. Reporting to the SCOPE Team Leader, the successful candidate will work closely with the core SCOPE team, the European Commission, partner organisations, and the Institute’s broader communication team to enhance the visibility and impact of the GTp.

Main responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of the Global Threats Programme (GTP) communication strategy and monitor impact;
• Support all SCOPE and GTp related communication activities through the website, social media, and other channels;
• Manage the GTp website and social media presence (including content creation/update and metrics monitoring);
• Develop multimedia content such as social media visuals and videos to enhance audience engagement;
• Enhance the visibility of the GTp by building links between relevant stakeholders;
• Oversee the production and delivery of communication materials, such as brochures, factsheets, reports, press releases and visuals;
• Provide hands-on support for flagship events and campaigns, coordinating logistics and service providers;
• Maintain templates and guidelines to ensure visibility compliance across SCOPE and GPt outputs;
• Contribute to the Institute’s broader communication activities as needed.

Eligibility criteria:

On the closing date for applications, candidates must fulfil all the following conditions:

• Be a national of a member state of the European Union;
• Enjoy full rights as a citizen to be attested at the moment of recruitment by a recent extract from a judicial record and/or certificate of good conduct;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by national law on military service;
• Be physically fit to perform the required duties.

Selection criteria:

• A university degree (BA/MA) in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, or other disciplines relevant to this position;
• At least 3 years of proven work experience of online/offline communication, including the management of websites;
• Proven work experience in EU-funded projects, including a good knowledge of related communication requirements; experience in the domain of EU foreign policy or any of the GTp threat areas will be considered as an asset;
• Proven experience in the implementation of communication campaigns; experience in dealing with the press, video production, graphic design and/or event coordination will be an asset;
• Strong digital and social media communication skills;
• Experience with using EWPP, CIRCABC, Photoshop and PowerBI will be considered a distinct advantage;
• Excellent storytelling and content writing skills with the ability to adapt messages across different audiences and for different channels;
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to deliver quality results within tight deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment as a team member;
• High professional values and standards characterised by proactiveness, diligence, integrity and confidentiality;
• Minimum level of C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in written and oral communication in English and a working knowledge of French. Knowledge of other EU languages will be considered an asset.

Procedure

All interested candidates must complete the online application form and attach:

• A detailed CV in English (with a clear indication of educational attainment and professional experience);
• A cover letter in English addressed to the EUISS Director;

Applications received by email, or post will not be considered. Only correctly and fully completed applications will be accepted.

The deadline for submitting applications is Friday 18 September 2026, 12:00 CET (midday). Online interviews will take place during the week of 21 September.

All eligible applications will be scrutinised by a Selection Committee. Candidates whose applications best match the selection criteria will be invited for an interview. In addition, a second interview or written tests may be carried out.

All applicants will be informed of the results of their application by the end of the procedure.

The EUISS is an equal opportunities employer and accepts applications without distinction on the grounds of age, race, political or religious conviction, sex or sexual orientation and regardless of disabilities, marital status or family situation.

Should a candidate have any questions related to the current vacancy notice or the selection procedure or the procedure to follow in case they want to lodge a complaint, they may contact the Human Resources Department using the EUISS online contact form and indicating the reference of the vacancy notice.

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