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2026/CVO/14859

Job offer type
Experts

Type of contract
Service contract

Deadline date
2026/03/08 23:55

Duration of the assignment
Beaded expertise

Duration
200 days

Mission description

1)      General objective

The general objective of the assignment is to support the project in achieving the EU’s visibility goals through ESIWA+ activities, specifically with regards to social media management and operational support for communications activities. In addition, the communications officer will contribute to planning activities, and collecting and analysing impact metrics.

2)      Specific objectives

The specific objectives of the assignment are to:

  • Support project events and activities in terms of visibility and communication in consultation with the Communications and Visibility Expert, thematic coordinators, EU institutions, EU Delegations and Indo-Pacific partners;
  • Developing, creating and publishing the communication content & material. 
  • Producing and updating communication templates as per the visual identity of the project

3)      Activities

The Communications Officer will be part of the ESIWA+ project team and work closely with EF and GIZ Co-Directors, Project Managers, the Senior Communications and Visibility Expert, the four Thematic Coordinators, Project Donors, and interlocutors from EU institutions and other EU projects.

Indicatively and non-exhaustively, support will be required in the following areas: 

  • Contributing to the implementation and update, if required, of the project’s communication plan, based on EU guidelines and the existing project’s C&V Strategy; 
  • Contributing to the revision and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) explaining how content is produced and disseminated;
  • Working with the project team to conceive and implement communication plans for ESIWA+ activities;
  • Drafting, updating, and publishing material for websites (EU websites, EF and GIZ webpages);
  • Drafting, creating and publishing content for social media channels (LinkedIn, X and in the future possibly BlueSky);
  • Drafting and coordinating the publication of press releases and other content, gaining approval from relevant parties;
  • Monitoring metrics of ESIWA+ content & social media platforms;
  • Developing project and thematic videos;
  • Updating project factsheets, and preparing new factsheets as required;
  • Developing event-specific communications templates for event backdrops, participant badges, speaker nameplates, and any additional material/goodies as per the ESIWA+ branding;
  • Coordinating media coverage of events and activities, including proper filing of photos, videos as per Expertise France requirements 
  • Participating in weekly project meetings, periodic reviews, and internal project workshops.

All publications will be subject to prior approval by the project Thematic Coordinators, Co-Directors as well as relevant EU and Indo-Pacific stakeholders.

4)      Expected results

  •      Communication amplifies the impact of identified ESIWA+ activities.
  •       Communication material related to the project and its thematic areas is kept up-to-date.
  •       Information about the project and its activities is regularly disseminated.
  •       Increased awareness, knowledge and interest in the EU as a reliable security partner can be demonstrated in ESIWA+ partner countries.
  •      Target audiences in EU Member States are informed about ESIWA+, its relations with the EU, the support provided by the French and German Foreign Ministries, and the outcomes of its activities.

5)      Deliverables and date of delivery

The expert will submit deliverables as indicated in the indicative and non-exhaustive table below:

Deliverables (indicative and non-exhaustive list)

·       Revised C&V Strategy

·       Revised Standard Communication Operating Procedures

·       Factsheets, press releases, and videos

·       Input for webpages and social media accounts (Twitter, LinkedIn)

·       Communication advice to project team

·       Annual and monthly report contributions

·       Media briefings

·       Monthly expert report of activities (with a monthly timesheet)

 

Project or context description

General

Since April 2020, the European Union has driven a project titled “Enhancing the EU’s Security Cooperation in and with Asia” (ESIWA).  On 1 October 2024, its second phase began under the name of ESIWA+ that will end on 30 September 2027 (3 years).

The ESIWA+ project contributes to strengthening the EU’s defence and security engagement in and with Asia and the Indo-Pacific by supporting tailormade activities with nine partner countries (India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) in four thematic areas: Counter-Terrorism/Prevention of Violent Extremism (CT/PVE), Cyber Security, Maritime Security, Crisis Management/Addressing Hybrid threats.

Co-funded by the European Union, the German Federal Foreign Office, and the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the ESIWA+ project is jointly implemented by Expertise France (EF) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). EF is responsible for communications & visibility, cyber security and maritime security, while GIZ is responsible for the CT/PVE, and Crisis Management/Addressing Hybrid Threats.

ESIWA+ operates in the framework set by:

-          the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (2016);

-          the Council Conclusions calling on the EU to scale up its security engagement in and with Asia (2018);

-          the Council Conclusions on Women, Peace and Security (2018);

-          the EU Strategy for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific (2021);

-          the Strategic Compass for defence and security (2022).

The overall objective of ESIWA+ is to enhance the EU's security and defence cooperation in and with Asia and the Indo=Pacific by organising activities that bring together European and Asian experts on topics of common interest.

Its specific objectives are as follows:

-          Support to policy dialogue: To support deeper and more operational security and defence engagements with partner countries, complementing existing official EU dialogues (track 1.0 with partner countries)

-          Operational cooperation: To promote greater convergence between the policies and practices of the EU and the partner countries in the field of security, taking account and promoting the implementation or (further) development of National Action Plans on UNSCR 1325 on women, peace and security.

-          Raising awareness: To increase international awareness and acknowledgement of the EU as a reliable global security partner.

The following outputs are anticipated:

-          Output 1.1: Enhanced engagement with key Asian partners on security topics of shared or converging interest.

-          Output 1.2: Increased factoring in of the EU's position as a security actor in the response to security threats and challenges faced by partner countries in the region and beyond.

-          Output 2.1: EU and international standards and best practices are disseminated in the partner countries, and via regional organisations such as ASEAN and ASEAN Regional Forum, and incorporated in their national strategies.

-          Output 3.1: Greater visibility and understanding of the EU as a reliable global security partner.

ESIWA’s communication has been defined by a comprehensive Communication and Visibility (C&V) Strategy that takes into account EU requirements and priorities. The C&V Strategy frames the project’s internal and external communication.

The present Terms of Reference describe the expected tasks and results of the Communication & Visibility Officer.

Required profile

A.      Qualifications and skills (20 points)

-          University degree in communications, journalism, political science, international affairs, or any other field relevant for the assignment. (5 points)

-          Excellent analytical and report writing skills. (5 points)

-          Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of French, German, or an Indo-Pacific language would be an asset. (5 points)

-          Ability to travel frequently to partner countries and the extended Indo-Pacific region, as required (5 points)

 

B.      General professional experiences (20 points)

-          Between 5 and 8 years of experience in public relations, communications, outreach, journalism and/or broadcasting, preferably in a political/diplomatic context, with a proven track record in social media management, communication strategies and outreach development (10 points)

-          Strong familiarity of EU institutions and EU external actions. (10 points)

 

C.      Specific professional experiences (60 points)

-          At least 5 years of professional experience in communication, press relations and outreach experience, of which at least 2 years working for a public administration or agency. Communications, press relations and outreach experience working for an EU institution/agency is a strong asset. (10 points)

-          Strategic communication experience, including advising on strategic communications, elaborating, and implementing communication and press relations strategies. (10 points)

-          Robust experience in developing communication materials and implementing activities, preferably on public policy issues. (10 points)

-          Experience in public diplomacy would be an asset. (10 points)

-          Proven knowledge of content creation, media coverage and publishing software (5 points)

-          Excellent knowledge of EU communications work and EU communication guidelines. (5 points)

-          Experience dealing with issues of EU external policy and actions is a strong asset. (5 points)

-          Perfect knowledge of GDPR and its implications on project communication. (5 points)

Additional information

I.      Duration of the assignment

1)      Implementation period: 01/04/2026 to 30/09/2027

2)      Total number of working days: up to 200 days (average of 10 days per months)

II.      Place of posting

Based in Bangkok (where the ESIWA+ project office is located) or home-based in Europe. Missions to Europe and the Indo-Pacific as required.

Selection criteria for applications

The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :

  • Candidate’s training/skills/experience
  • Candidate’s training/diplomas related to the expert assignment
  • Candidate’s skills linked with the expert mission
  • Candidate’s experiences linked with the expert mission
  • Candidate’s expected linguistic understanding
  • Candidate's knowledges related to local context (country or region intervention)
  • Candidate’s understanding of cooperation project stakes

Deadline for application : 2026/03/08 23:55

Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :

  • democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
  • peace, stability, and security ;
  • climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
  • health and human development ;

In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results. 

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