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Are you a creative and strategic communicator?
Join the EU-Albania team to lead impactful campaigns on circular economy, sustainable growth, and environmental protection, contributing to a greener future. ๐ Play a key role in shaping policies, raising public awareness, and driving Albania towards EU standards compliance.
How to Apply
Please send your updated CV to info@mccann.al by the 31st of May. Ensure your email subject line reads “EU-Albania BIODIV – Communication Campaign Expert.โ
Submission Deadline
All applications must be received by the 31st of May
Assignment Duration
The intended start date for the project is January 2025, and the contract’s implementation period will extend over 36 months from this date.
Location:
The primary place of operation will be Tirana, Albania. Travel within Albania may be necessary.
About the Assignment:
Transformative journey to elevate Albaniaโs EU integration process through strategic environmental innovations. This pivotal project seeks dynamic experts to lead initiatives in circular economy, sustainable growth, and environmental protection. You will be instrumental in shaping policies, enhancing public awareness, and driving Albania towards compliance with EU standards. Your expertise will contribute to national reforms in waste management and biodiversity conservation, paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future. You will spearhead comprehensive awareness campaigns, engage diverse stakeholders, and implement strategic surveys and interventions.
Project Description:
Funded by the European Union, this vital initiative is designed to bolster Albania’s journey toward EU integration through focused environmental reforms. The project aims to elevate Albania’s practices to EU standards, particularly in the areas of waste management, circular economy, and biodiversity protection. By implementing strategic activities, including the establishment of comprehensive waste management systems and enhanced legal frameworks, the project will significantly improve Albania’s environmental policies and practices. The overarching goal is to align Albaniaโs operational and legislative frameworks with EU regulations, fostering sustainable development and paving the way for EU accession.
Expert Profile:
Key expert: Communication campaign expert (minimum of 300 days)
Qualifications and skills (Minimum requirements)
- Masterโs degree in journalism, Communications, Political Science/International Relations, Law, Marketing or similar. Alternatively, a bachelorโs degree in the same field(s) plus additional 2 years of general professional experience (in addition to the number of years of professional experience required under the minimum requirement for general professional experience).
- Proficient user in English and Albanian (C1 or C2 of the CEFR).
General professional experience (Minimum requirements)
- General professional experience of three (3) years in the sector of communication, or public relations, or issue policy advocacy, or marketing.
Specific professional experience (Minimum requirements) ย
- Two (2) years of professional experience in designing and implementing information or communication campaigns aimed at general public (e.g. communication, public awareness campaigns, issue/policy advocacy).
- Experience with public campaigns with environment an asset.
- Experience with communication work in Albania is an asset.
Seize the opportunity to play a pivotal role in Albania’s environmental revolution. This project offers you a platform to apply your expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Based in the bustling city of Tirana, with potential activities extending throughout the nation, you will drive crucial initiatives in circular economy, waste management, and biodiversity protection. Join us and contribute to crafting a sustainable and prosperous future for Albania. Apply now and make a lasting impact in shaping Albaniaโs compliance with EU environmental standards.