Public Relations Expert (based in Geneva)

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The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is:

• Advance the EU’s foreign policy priorities by strengthening its presence and effectiveness in urgent and strategic areas of public diplomacy at the international level.

The specific objective (Outcome) of this contract is as follows:

• Enhance the ability of the European Union to act as a “convener” and “agenda influencer” in key policy areas within international and multilateral organisations.

Qualifications: 

Qualifications and skills:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s level) in public relations, communications, international relations, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Fluency in English (C1 level) and French (C1 level), both spoken and written.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft and tailor messages for diverse audiences, including high-level stakeholders, media outlets, and the general public.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills, with the ability to build trust-based relationships across diverse cultural and institutional contexts.

General professional experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in public relations, stakeholder engagement, media relations, or visibility initiatives.
• Experience working in international or multilateral settings, particularly in public diplomacy, cultural diplomacy, or advocacy campaigns.
• Proven experience in managing communication and outreach efforts for complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

Specific professional experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in developing and executing public diplomacy campaigns and strategic outreach initiatives in an international or multilateral context.
• Proven experience in managing high-level communication for events, including preparing press releases, speeches, social media campaigns, and promotional materials.
• Experience coordinating media relations with international and regional outlets to enhance visibility and accurate representation of activities.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools, including social media management platforms, multimedia tools, and analytics dashboards.
• Experience in relationship building with key stakeholders, including UN agencies, diplomatic missions, NGOs, and civil society actors.

Assets

• Previous work experience in Geneva or within key UN agencies and multilateral institutions.