Re-Advertisement: Communication Associate – EU-funded Social Protection (EU4PEOPLE) and Roma Inclusion Programmes, Communication section, 36 months, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Nationals only) Office Based
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Experience: Mid Career
Education: Bachelor's Degree
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Bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, public relations, social sciences or a related field
Work Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in communication, media or advocacy, of which at least 2 years on donor-funded, preferably EU-funded, programmes, including organising events and coordinating communication with multiple partners
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English and local languages (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian), written and spoken.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
EU visibility: knowledge of EU Communication and Visibility Requirements for External Actions, co-branding, disclaimers and clearance processes.
Writing and storytelling: excellent writing for press releases, web stories, newsletters and social media; ability to turn policy and system reforms into clear, audience-friendly messages.
Visual content: photography, short video and basic design (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar).
Event management and media relations: planning and running events end-to-end (logistics, protocol, vendors, visibility) and organising press events and media outreach.
Ethical and inclusive communication: ethical reporting on children, informed consent and data protection; respectful, non-stigmatising communication with and about Roma communities.
Digital and analytics: social media management and analytics (Meta, LinkedIn, X, Google Analytics).
Organisation and teamwork: ability to manage two portfolios in parallel, prioritise, meet deadlines and work with multiple agencies and partners
Desirables:
Experience with UN agencies or joint UN programmes.
Experience communicating on social protection, child rights, social inclusion, Roma or other marginalised groups; experience with community-facing or social and behaviour change materials.
