Non-Key experts required for the EU funded project EU in Serbia Communication Network (EUINFONET)
The project “EU in Serbia Communication Network (EUINFONET)”, is funded by the European Union and implemented in Serbia by EPTISA Southeast Europe d.o.o. The overall objective of the project is to raise public awareness about EU, its values and policies and assist EU Delegation’s public diplomacy activities. The purposes of the project are as follows:
- assist, support and advise the EU Delegation in successfully implementing its information and communication strategy;
- raise public knowledge and understanding of Serbia’s accession process and activities of the EU Delegation in Serbia;
- efficiently manage the EU Information Centre in Belgrade and EU Information Points in Nis and Novi Sad, providing easy access to EU information to Serbian citizens;
- communicate benefits and obligations of EU membership to target groups through well- tailored communication tools;
- support EU related events and networks in Serbia (such as Team Europe, EU library shelves) to improve EU visibility in Serbia and foster public debate on the EU;
- organise various activities and events for identified target groups (media, youth, business community, civil society) in understanding the accession/negotiations process, individual EU policies and the functioning of EU institutions;
- increase visibility and public knowledge about the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) and other EU assistance to Serbia.
To complete its team of experts for the project, EPTISA is seeking applications from suitably qualified professionals to support implementation of the project activities by covering the following positions:
Note: Detailed job description, exact duration (number of working days) and starting date for each position depend on the project needs and will be defined when possible, and discussed with the shortlisted candidates only.
Non-Key Experts – minimum 3 (three), 3, preferably 5 years of post-graduate relevant experience
Position 1: EU Info Point Public Space Manager Nis
Permanently based in Nis, EU Info Point Public Space Manager Nis will create, develop, organize and fully implement visible and popular public events in EUIP Nis public space and in the respective region. These may be outdoor public awareness campaigns and events, visits, lectures, debates, press conferences, networking events, conferences, open air cultural/sports events, prize awarding ceremonies, other. In close cooperation with EUIP Manager Nis, s/he will be responsible for the smooth functioning of the EUIP Nis regular public space activities.
S/he will provide feedback to the Team Leader and EUIP Manager Nis, providing objective overview with indicators of participation and media coverage.
S/he will manage and animate EUIP Nis social media accounts.
Tight deadlines and crisis management are part of the job.
Qualifications and skills
- Bachelor’s degree – where a university degree has been awarded on completion of three years study in a university or equivalent institution in languages, communication, library management or relevant discipline;
- Fluent in Serbian and English language;
- S/he must have minimum 3, preferably 5 years of post-graduate relevant experience.
General professional experience
- S/he must have minimum 3, preferably 5 years of post-graduate relevant experience.
Specific professional experience
- Experience in minimum 2, preferably 3 event organization and customer service.
Position 2: EUIP Novi Sad Information and Media Officer
Permanently based in Novi Sad, EUIP Novi Sad Information and Media Officer Sad will work closely with regional and local media in Novi Sad and Vojvodina region in order to ensure strong presence and coverage of EU assistance projects events and information, and to provide content on EU assistance for websites, publications and social media. S/he will write, edit and post local and regional news stories and audio-visual (A/V) news materials for EUIC/EUIPs websites, and contribute with relevant news to EUIC/EUIPs websites and social media accounts. S/he will regularly attend local and regional EU-related and assistance visibility events and acquire first- hand information to produce quality news. In addition, s/he will be responsible for sending press releases and media monitoring related to EUIP Novi Sad. In coordination with other EUIPs Novi Sad experts, s/he will also be partially responsible for the smooth functioning of the EUIP Novi Sad regular activities.
Tight deadlines and crisis management are part of the job.
Qualifications and skills
- Bachelor’s degree where a university degree has been awarded on completion of three years study in a university or equivalent institution in communication / journalism;
- Fluent in Serbian and English language.
General professional experience
- S/he must have minimum 3, preferably 5 years of post-graduate relevant experience.
Specific professional experience
- Minimum 3, preferably 5 years of post-graduate professional experience in working in media, including in areas of EU policies and EU integration process, preferably in Vojvodina region;
- S/he is expected to have experience in working with different target groups and/or multipliers in respective region (civil societies, media, academia, and government, business, other).
How to apply
If your profile matches criteria, please send us your updated EU format CV in English to the following email address:
- eptisasee@eptisa.com
- Email Subject: Name of position you are applying to
- Deadline for submission of applications is 13 April 2016
- Please submit a separate application for each position you would like to apply to
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and asked to provide corresponding certificates of their education and professional experience.