Communications and Media Manager - Belgium

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity 

As Communications and Media Manager, you will lead the strategic communications and media efforts of Plan International’s EU Office, driving visibility and influence across key EU audiences. Sitting at the intersection of advocacy, policy, and programming, this role is central to positioning Plan International as a credible and impactful voice on children’s rights and gender equality. Working closely with the Influencing, Partnerships, and Management Teams, you will craft and deliver cohesive messaging that strengthens our profile and supports our mission within the EU context

About you

• Proven experience in communications and media roles, with a strong track record of successful media engagement and placements, particularly in the EU media landscape
• Expertise in social media management, including live coverage, content creation, platform algorithms, and creative asset development
• Strong understanding of EU institutions and policy, especially EU humanitarian aid, development, and international cooperation frameworks related to child rights and gender equality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences; additional languages are an asset
• Experience working in international and multicultural environments, with strong intercultural communication skills
• Understanding of online communication strategies to boost awareness and campaign engagement
• Knowledge of GDPR, privacy regulations, and data management best practices
• Ability to communicate complex or technical information clearly and compellingly to a variety of audiences
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills to build and maintain relationships across teams and stakeholders

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Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.

Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted. 

Location:  The office is based in Brussels, Belgium. The post-holder will be expected to come to the Brussels EU Liaison Office a minimum of 2 days per week. You must have the pre-existing right to work in Belgium without restrictions. We will not be able to sponsor any visa applications.

Reporting to: Head of Influencing

Type of Role: CDI, Belgian Fixed Term Contract, Full-time (5 days per week, 37,5 hours)

Salary:  €4,600 gross per month.

Some additional benefits include - 13th month salary, additional holidays granted by the organisation, meal vouchers, pension scheme and DKV cover, public transport reimbursement, representation fees.

Closing Date:  2nd July 2025 (UK midnight)

Interview expected w/c 7th July

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.