Communications Officer

The Communications Officer will develop and implement communication activities that raise awareness and foster understanding of IIASA and its research. They will also collaborate with colleagues at the institute to professionally present the work of IIASA across all communication channels.

main areas of responsibility

• Lead and support social media activities for the institute to cultivate an IIASA network of social media users.
• Create content for, and maintain the IIASA website.
• Assist with drafting and disseminating press releases and other written articles for various IIASA publications.
• Assist in the organization of, and monitor participation in, events by IIASA researchers, provide advice on communication-related activities, and coordinate the availability of appropriate publicity materials.
• Maintain and assist with the further development of the IIASA Contact Database, ensuring compliance with EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
• Produce short videos and promotional materials for internal and external use, e.g., interviews with IIASA researchers, other staff, alumni, and partners.
• Manage externally resourced projects, consult with external suppliers such as freelance editors and writers, designers and printers, photographers, etc.
• Coordinate with IIASA researchers and other staff members, and assist with proofing, marketing, promoting and evaluating IIASA publications.
• Arrange and execute the internal distribution of book displays and maintain a stock of publications.
• Support with departmental administrative tasks and provide relief for colleagues during absences.
• In line with the team spirit that prevails at IIASA, the incumbent may occasionally work on other tasks assigned by their superiors, that might not be directly related to this appointment but where the post holder has relevant experience and skills, and/or a shortage of immediate personnel capabilities requires such.

  qualifications, experience and requirements

  • An academic degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science or other relevant area.
  • Work experience in the sphere of communication, preferably in the international or academic sectors advantageous.
  • Proven ability in successfully implementing communications activities across a wide range of channels.
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Office, content management systems, and social media administration.
  • Excellent writing skills and the desire to develop science writing to present complex scientific information to a non-specialist audience.
  • Full fluency in English with excellent written and oral communication skills; working knowledge of German preferred.
  • Able to work independently and as a member of a team, and to maintain professional and productive relationships with scientists and other staff from diverse nationalities.
  • Excellent organization skills, own initiative and the ability to lead on projects when required.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented, and an excellent sense of style and layout.
  • Flexible working attitude; happy to turn a hand to a multitude of tasks within the department to assist colleagues.

    appointment terms

    Candidates should be available to take up the position in October 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter. We offer an initial fixed-term, full-time employment contract for one year, with the intention to extend to an open- ended contract thereafter.

    Duties will be carried out at the IIASA premises in Laxenburg, near Vienna in Austria.

    This position is classified as a ''Professional\" level post.

    We offer

    A minimum gross full-time (40 hours per week) annual salary of EUR 41,700.00 which is exempt from income tax in Austria.

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    The advertised salary is:

  • Negotiable, based on the qualifications, skills and experience of the selected individual.
• Subject to deductions for health insurance and/or social security.

In addition

Further details here.

About IIASA

IIASA is committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, tolerance and inclusion within its workforce. This is reflected in our Core Values. We encourage qualified candidates from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply. In the case that candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to applicants from countries where IIASA has a National Member Organization (NMO).

Further Information

For further information about this opportunity please contact:

Mr. Gansen Pillay, Acting Head of Communications and External Relations

For general information about working at IIASA, please contact:

recruitment@iiasa.ac.at

Applications

To apply for this opportunity, you will need to provide the following documents in English: