BEYOND Center of Excellence
The Operational Unit BEYOND Center (http://www.beyond-eocenter.eu/) for Earth Observation Research and Satellite Remote Sensing of the Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing of the National Observatory of Athens. It develops state-of-the-art research and innovative services for the containment of disaster risks, triggered either by natural or man-made causes in the wider region of Southeast Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East and North Africa, by utilizing large satellite data acquisition antennas located at NOA premises. Its aim is to provide timely information to relevant disaster management and emergency management authorities and stakeholders, and, by utilizing space technology, to aid them in decision making for civil protection measures across the entire spectrum of crisis management.
The Position
We are currently looking for a Communication and Dissemination Specialist, to join our Dissemination and Communication group.
We seek an enthusiastic Communication and Dissemination Specialist with specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to implement, maintain and manage European research and innovation funded projects.
Teamwork skills are essential to collaborate with the rest of the team to organize workshops, conferences and events in Europe and beyond as well as improve editorial content presentation/ layout (websites and promo videos etc.)
You will contribute to develop and manage stakeholders’ engagement, communication, media presence and promotional messaging for European-funded projects, oversee and manage social media presence.
Your Responsibilities
As a Communication and Dissemination Specialist in our group, you will be involved in a variety of tasks, including:
• Develop and implement effective Dissemination & Communication strategies, work plans and campaigns in Horizon Europe projects.
• Prepare project reports and write deliverables related to Dissemination & Communication for the EU projects.
• Create, edit, and distribute content tailored to specific audiences, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, and other material (e.g., brochures, leaflets, videos) that communicates the project activities.
• Design, manage, edit and maintain project websites (developed by the IT team).
• Manage all project related social media platforms to maximise project outreach and external stakeholders’ engagement.
• Organise and coordinate project events (physical, virtual and hybrid).
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with project partners and seek opportunities to enhance the outreach of projects.
• Maintain a media database and document library, records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.
The ideal candidates should have:
• University degree preferably in communications or related field.
• Proven experience of minimum 3 years in Dissemination & Communication in European research and innovation funded projects.
• Excellent deliverable report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience in web editing and management, social-media management and in event organisation.
• Experience in content production (brochures, flyers, factsheets, etc.).
• Ability and willingness to travel to project related events to represent the project.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
What We Offer
• A competitive remuneration package based on the qualifications of the candidate including all legal deductions and taxes.
• Opportunity to work with international teams and world-class research organisations.
Indicative start date: November 2023
Deadline for CVs: September 30th, 2023
How to apply: Interested applicants should send their CVs to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You don’t need to send a cover letter.
BEYOND is an equal opportunity employer.