Overall objective The CIUDAD programme aims at promoting mutual understanding, dialogue and cooperation between local actors in the EU and in the ENPI partner countries through the provision of capacity building for the modernization and strengthening of local and regional government.

Specific objectives The specific objective of CIUDAD is the improvement of local and regional government capacities with regard to the use of good governance principles and in particular with regard to the achievement of sustainable, integrated and long-term urban development planning.

Qualifications and skills

• University degree or equivalent in communication, journalism, media or related fields
• Strong written communication skills as well as strong inter-personal and negotiation skills are essential
• Fluency in English and French
• Good working knowledge of Russian and/or Arabic is an asset

General professional experience

• At least 5 years experience as communication expert or in a similar position
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Specific professional experience

• Involvement in at least two preparations of international visibility and communication campaigns
• Website content development (for English / French / Arabic / Russian language content)
• Liaison with the media, designing of marketing campaigns, information collection and website management, networking, newsletter preparation and editing of other communication materials