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The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies. Our work inspires better decisions and sparks meaningful action to help people and the planet thrive. We shine a light on what can be achieved when governments, businesses, non-profits, and communities come together. IISD’s staff of more than 270 experts come from across the globe and from many disciplines. With offices in Winnipeg, Geneva, Ottawa, and Toronto, our work affects lives in nearly 100 countries.
We are currently looking for a Communications Assistant to join our Economic Law and Policy (ELP) Program. ELP is devoted to supporting the elaboration and improvement of economic governance frameworks and tools that support the achievement of sustainable development objectives. ELP does so through developing research outputs, providing training and capacity support to the relevant stakeholder groups, organizing conferences and dialogues, and various other approaches. Our staff and associates include lawyers, economists, policy analysts, and journalists, among others, who are located across various countries and world regions. The program encompasses several workstreams, including investment law and policy; international trade; food and agriculture; sustainability standards; mining, taxation, and sustainable finance; procurement; and infrastructure.
About the Position
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced communications professional with a talent for making complex ideas accessible to wider audiences and a passion for making an impact through digital communications.
We are looking for a candidate who is an organized multitasker with strong writing and editing skills, expertise in digital and social media, and a keen interest in sustainable development issues, including multilateral processes on economic governance that support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Responsibilities
Creative Content
Public Engagement and Social Media
Media Outreach
Digital Strategy
Required Skills and Qualifications
Location: Remote, but must be based in Germany, Portugal, or the United Kingdom.
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and location
Germany: EUR 33,000 - 38,000
Portugal: EUR 26,000 - 31,000
UK: GBP 28,000 - 31,000
Type of Employment: Full-time
Start date: Immediate opportunity
Application deadline: July 29 2024 at 4 PM CST or until the position is filled
Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization for locations where they expect to be based without any sponsorship from IISD.
Application Procedure
All submissions must be in English.
Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR.
Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for 1 year.
Selected candidates will be asked to submit a written test and interviewed by IISD.
IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, to correct the conditions of social injustice and disadvantage in employment around the world, we encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQIA+, to apply for this position. Preference will be given to the equity-deserving groups during the hiring process. We offer reasonable accommodations in our recruitment process and seek applicants’ advice on how best to accommodate their needs. Please self-identify and answer our employment equity questionnaire on our applicant tracking system when you apply.
IISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, colour, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
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