The EU Delegation to Libya offers a post of Press and Information Officer (Strategic Communications) in the Political, Press and Information Section of the Delegation. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Communications Advisor in the Delegation’s Political, Press and Information section.

The EU Delegation employs a gender balanced team of around 40 people in the Delegation’s offices in Tripoli and Tunis. The place of employment of the Press and Information Officer (Strategic Communications) is Tripoli.

The initial contract will have the duration of one year, renewable.

The EU Delegation offers a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

Functions and duties:

The Press and Information Officer (Strategic Communications) will perform the following tasks:

• Monitoring, analysing and reporting on trends and developments in the Libyan information environment and providing recommendations for improving public understanding in Libya of the EU’s values, policies and projects based on fact-based information and proactive communication;

• Establishing and maintaining a network of key information environment and social media experts in Libya, who could support the EU Delegation in its monitoring and awareness raising activities;

• Designing, implementing and coordinating campaigns, local outreach events and communications projects on specific issues and priorities, including with a goal to address disinformation targeting the EU and its partnership with Libya;

• Closely cooperating with the EEAS Strategic Communications Task Forces at headquarters in Brussels;

• Performing other tasks as designated by the head of communications;

• Replacing other Press and Information team members in their absence.