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TERM: 

Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) is a non-executive, non-armed civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) Mission. EUMA will observe and report on the security situation along the Armenian side of the international border with Azerbaijan. It will contribute to human security in conflict-affected areas in Armenia and contribute to build confidence between Armenia and Azerbaijan populations.

EUMA offers

The European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) offers 4 posts in the Security and Duty of Care, Operations Department, Mission Support Department, and Chief of Staff Office. We offer working opportunity in an international environment with a professional atmosphere. It is full time work, in a multicultural environment.

Working hours: 40 hours/week

The Press and Public Information Officer reports to the Head of Press and Public Information Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- To support the Press and Public Information Office in all its media-relation work, including but not exclusively: regular contacts with journalists, reply to media queries, drafting of press releases, organisation of media briefings and interviews, maintaining updated media lists, etc.
- To support Press and Public Information Office in the outreach activities toward the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) key audiences. This includes designing, preparing and disseminating/posting information products such as leaflets, social media and web copy, multimedia content and social media video, infographics, etc.
- To regularly prepare content, and to post on the Mission’s social media accounts and website approved content;
- To assist in organizing press briefs, contacts and visits and help Press and Public Information Office presenting the EUMA to the media through translation and representation;
- To assist the Press and Public Information Office to establish, facilitate and develop contacts to the local media;
- To monitor and stay abreast of relevant media and political landscapes, and to be up to date on media coverage of topics relevant to EUMA’s work;
- To produce regular media summaries and analyses (either orally or in written form), including daily press clippings;
- To assist Press and Public Information Office in administrative tasks, such as managing contracts and procurement processes with external providers;
- To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria:
- Medically fit to perform the required duties;
- Excellent communication skills of English and Armenian;
- Enjoy full civil rights and do not have criminal record;
- Citizenship of Armenia and/or holding permanent resident and work permits according to Armenian laws;
- Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
- Successful completion of a full university studies attested by a degree in Journalism and Communication Science, Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, Diplomacy Philology, Humanities or a closely related field of study, where the normal duration of university education in the country awarded is 3 (three) years or more (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree);AND
- After having obtained the university degree, at least 5 (five) years of relevant and proven full-time professional experience in the areas of Communication, Press and Media handling.

Essential criteria:
- Very good knowledge and experience of Office Package;
- Excellent understanding of the Armenian media and public communications environment;
- Excellent understanding of the political and social national and international environment;
- Proven knowledge and experience in managing institutional social media accounts;
- Proven knowledge and experience with video editing and design tools (such as Canva, or Adobe Suite);
- To have a strong sense of confidentiality and discretion in dealing with Mission-related matters;
- Experience in positions requiring analytical and organizational skills, with a service- and project-oriented approach.

Additional advantageous assets:
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to deliver high quality of work in a timely manner even under pressure;
- Ability to perform on-call and irregular working schedule if required;
- Ability to remain calm whilst working in a busy, sometimes stressful environment;
- Ability to adhere to EU fundamental values and standards;
- Professional experience in an EU and/or International environment;
- Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect of diversity;
- Fluency in Russian language;
- Experience of data analysis for preparing reports;

Personality assets:
- Have strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
- Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members;
- Ability to write and communicate in a clear and concise manner;
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to deliver high quality of work in a timely manner even under pressure;
- Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with people, including outside contacts;
- Ability to perform on-call and irregular working schedule if required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

To apply for this job, please follow the link: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/euma/open-vacancies-local-staff-0_en?s=410283 read the detailed information and apply.

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