PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

 (Temporary Appointment, Grade 6)

Communications Department

Location: Vienna

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

The Establishment Agreement calls for the Centre to enhance communication and information exchange in order to facilitate interreligious and intercultural dialogue and cooperation among people. The Communications Department engages KAICIID’s audiences with information that fosters an up-to-date, actionable and relevant understanding of the Centre’s mission and work. Its goal is to win support for the Centre’s mandate and a positive reception of the outcomes its work achieves.

ROLE

Under the supervision of the Chief, Public Affairs and guidance of the Director of Communications, the Public Affairs Officer is responsible for ensuring clear, accurate and aligned messaging from KAICIID to English speaking media as well as English public audiences.

FUNCTIONS

• Provide public information and public affairs support in English such as speech writing, talking points, media briefing content;
• Liaise with staff from other departments to solicit input towards press releases, web, social media and press outreach in English;
• Script, produce and supervise the production of multimedia, press releases, media advisories, web articles, social media, public presentations;
• Proofread and edit English material for publication;
• Monitor appropriate English language media with regard to issues of interreligious dialogue and KAICIID keywords;
• Support English media outreach efforts;
• Support website maintenance efforts;
• Liaise with external vendors (designers, photographers, videographers, etc) as needed;
• Undertake any other assignments as may be required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced university degree in communications, media, journalism, or other related field;
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in undertaking media outreach on behalf of an organization, ideally in an international setting;
• Experience as a working journalist a distinct advantage;
• Excellent writing, drafting and editing skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Commitment to highest ethical standards and human rights;
• KAICIID core values and core competencies;
• Willingness to support KAICIID initiatives (task teams, etc.);
• Willingness to learn about inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue;
• Willingness to engage in dialogue in interactions with stakeholders and colleagues.

LANGUAGES

English and German proficiency (spoken and written) is required, knowledge of any other major languages, preferably Arabic, desirable.

COMPENSATION

Starting net salary per month: EUR 3825. In addition KAICIID will provide social security coverage free of charge. KAICIID salaries are exempt from taxation in Austria. 

PERIOD of CONTRACT

The selected candidate will be offered a temporary appointment until end of 2019 with a possibility of renewal.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

7 July 2019

HOW TO APPLY

Please upload your CV along with a motivation letter. At this stage, please do not send any diplomas, publications or any other documents. Only short-listed candidates will be further contacted by KAICIID.

KAICIID is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply.