Junior Communications Manager

ICF Next creates and implements communication campaigns and services for European institutions. We ensure that the messages of the key EU policies reach the citizens and stakeholders.

ICF Next is looking for a Communication Executive to join the Client Relations Department. S/he will assist the Communication Managers in designing and implementing EU 360° communication campaigns, projects and services. S/he will be involved in a day-to-day work on the projects, planning and executing work with the expert teams, follow-up on specific communication activities, and participate in key meetings.

Responsible for:

Implementation of small and mid-size communication projects from their launch to the closure. Focusing on delivering qualitative communication solutions to the client, in an agreed scope and time schedule. Managing client relations and coordination of project teams. The detailed tasks include, among the others:

• Scheduling meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing meeting agendas, records actions from meetings and draft meeting reports
• Attending clients and teams' meetings
• Keeping the project planning updated
• Updating the list of deliverables and keep track of it
• Follow-up the action tracker with the team
• Organizing and update the campaign's collaborative platform
• Drafting project reports
• Quality control
• Reporting to a Senior Communication Manager
• Following up with internal teams on specific deliverables
• Implementing projects using the PRINCE2 and PM2 methodology
• Identifying bottlenecks and proposing workflows under guidance of the Communication Manager

Competencies / Skills:

• Knowledge and interest in the fields of communication and EU affairs.
• Self-motivated and self-directed with a \"can do\" attitude.
• Good organization and planning skills
• Collaborate effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders to achieve goals.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Min. 1 year in Project management/ EU affairs background
• Fluent English (written and verbal)
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills

What We Offer

• A dynamic, multicultural work environment focused on impactful communication.
• Opportunities for professional growth through training, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Engagement in high-profile EU projects that shape public understanding and stakeholder engagement

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