Specifically, s/he will be coordinating ELDR pan-European communication campaigns as well as informing member parties about liberal policy developments around Europe. As such s/he will be the responsible editor of the quarterly newspaper of the party and other relevant publications. S/He will be in charge of effectively communicating the ELDR positions to the media and of further developing the party’s relations with the press.

The Communication Officer will be responsible for managing the media relations at all major ELDR events, including the ELDR Leaders meetings prior to the European Council meetings (attended by liberal Prime Ministers, European Commissioners and national party leaders).

Requirements: The candidate must possess an advanced university degree in Political Science / International Relations / Journalism / Communication. S/He is a motivated person, able to show initiative and to plan and implement communication strategies and events.
• S/He should have a minimum of three years of practical experience in communication, journalism or media relations, preferably in an international environment. A proven track record in the management of projects is desirable.
• S/He should have a thorough understanding of European policies and the workings of the EU institutions.
• S/He should have affinity with liberal democrat values.
• S/He should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• S/He should be fluent in English and in French (excellent drafting skills are required); a good working knowledge of another EU language is an asset.
• S/He should be computer literate, and especially well versed in the latest internet communication tools.

The candidate will be based in Brussels but will also be called upon to travel frequently.

Application: Applicants are requested to send a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae to Ms Federica Sabbati, Secretary General of the ELDR Party, preferably by email to fsabbati@eldr.org, or by regular mail to ELDR Party, Rue Montoyer 31, 7th floor - 1000 Brussels, Belgium.

ELDR is an equal opportunity employer. For more information see www.eldr.org

Closing date for receipt of applications: 15 September, 2007.