Communication Adviser
Institutt for fredsforskning (PRIO)
- Frist 12.12.2022
- Ansettelsesform Fast
PRIO invites applicants for the position of Communication Adviser
Do you want to contribute to enhancing the visibility and impact of peace research through communication? Are you interested in research communication and skilled in public outreach? The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) invites applications for the permanent position of Communicator.
PRIO conducts research on topics that are on the top of the global political agenda, including peacebuilding, conflict prevention, security, development, migration, gender, climate change and humanitarian aid. To ensure the impact of our research, it is vital that we effectively communicate our findings to a range of relevant audiences.
The successful candidate will join PRIO's Communication Department, working in a team of five dynamic communication staff. You will play a key role in executing the Institute's communication strategy and partake in a range of research communication activities.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Lead the social media work of PRIO, publishing on multiple platforms with the aim of increasing the engagement and reach of the Institute's research.
- Draft, edit and publish news, blog posts, events and other content to the PRIO website.
- Support the development of episodes of PRIO's successful Peace in a Pod podcast.
- Support in planning and organizing large-scale public events, such as the PRIO Annual Peace Address, and public seminars to highlight PRIO's research.
- Photo taking, management of PRIO's image and video archives, and editing of visual and audio-visual material.
- Support the Institute's media outreach to Norwegian and international media, including growing the media database and drafting products for dissemination to journalists.
- Support the expansion of PRIO's mailing lists so that the Institute's information and events reach a wider audience.
- Support other new communication initiatives.
About you:
To fill this position, we are looking for a go-getter person with excellent organizational skills, precision, flexibility and an ability to multitask. You should thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You should be self-motivated and independent, but also a team player. A creative mind and an ability to think outside-the-box is an asset.
We are looking for candidates with at least two years proven experience a communication role. Experience in research communication or a related field such as international relations, or peace and conflict studies, is a plus. You should also have an undergraduate degree in a related field. Fluency in written and verbal English is essential. Strong writing and editing ability is a plus. Fluency in Norwegian is desirable. Experience in managing social media platforms in a professional context is an asset, as is experience using Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom and Canva.
What we can offer
- The opportunity to work at a world-leading peace research institute
- Positive and committed colleagues with high professional competence
- Attractive premises in central Oslo
- An exceptionally good work environment according to our recent work environment surveys
- Salary according to qualifications
- Group life insurance and membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
PRIO is an equal opportunity employer and values staff diversity. Applications should be written in English and include:
- A cover letter
- A curriculum vitae
- Transcripts of academic degrees.
- Name and contact details of two previous line managers
Deadline for application is 12 December.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, scheduled for the first week of January 2023.
For further information, please contact Communication Director Michelle Delaney. For further information about the recruitment process or the submission of your application, please contact Department Manager Mille Marie Bjerke. For more information, please see the link: https://www.prio.org/about/careers/16
Om arbeidsgiveren
In addition to conducting research, PRIO runs a research school for PhD students and we own and run two internationally leading journals. We are also engaged in the promotion of peace through the training of mediators and through dialogue and reconciliation activities. We contribute to major public debates and engage with international organizations like the UN and the Word Bank, and with Norwegian and international policymakers. We aim to make our research available beyond the academic community to a diverse and expanding audience. There has hardly been a more important time for our mission than now.
- Nettverk: Facebook, LinkedIn, X
- Sektor: Privat
- Sted: Hausmanns gate 3, 0186 Oslo
- Bransje: Forskning, utdanning og vitenskap, PR, informasjon og kommunikasjon
- Stillingsfunksjon: PR og informasjon
Nøkkelord
media, kommunikasjonsstrategi, kommunikasjon, photoshop, Illustrator
- FINN-kode 52815459
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