Senior Communications Officer

Join our international non-profit research organization and help create a sustainable and prosperous future for all! SEI HQ is a dynamic and expanding workplace that employs around 110 people from 28 different nationalities in an activity-based office in central Stockholm (Garnisonen), with an additional 200 employees in centres around the world.

The role

We are now recruiting a Senior Communications Officer to support the secretariat for the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT). LeadIT gathers countries and companies that are committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions from industry by 2050. It was launched by the governments of Sweden and India at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019 and SEI serves as LeadIT’s Secretariat.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Develop and implement a communication plan based on the project theory of change and work plan
• Produce high-quality, innovative outputs that drive strategic outcomes
• Develop a strong social media presence, including establishing a new Twitter account
• Manage and develop content for LeadIT website
• Coordinate with LeadIT members to produce blog posts, op-eds and press releases on relevant news
• Market LeadIT work to potential new members
• Improve SEO and website usability for more positive user experience
• Grow LeadIT newsletter engagement and audience
• Develop ideas and commission strategic promotion products, especially for Tracker and interactive online tools, graphics and videos
• Support LeadIT researchers in producing briefs, developing and commissioning videos
• Support events and summits
• Lead COP26 communications and coordination of media outreach with partners
• Support the Head of LeadIT Secretariat and the Partnership Lead in liaising with partners and stakeholders, as well as coordinate with stakeholder communications departments to align on narrative frameworks and timelines
• Monitor and evaluate indicators of communication outputs
• Lead work of communications assistant working with LeadIT
• Take initiative in developing skills and finding synergies between different fields of communication and research areas.

Formal qualifications and knowledge

• Degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or other relevant degree
• At least eight years of experience in marketing, communications and or journalism
• Excellent written English skills
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with digital communications (CMS, social media) and communication technologies and practices
• Knowledge and expertise in the field of at least one of the following topics: heavy industry, energy sector, just transition, environmental policy, climate mitigation and/or inter-governmental communications.

Personal skills required

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, diplomatic and communication skills and ability to network within the research area/policy arena of expertise
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to set priorities under pressure
• Strong team player
• Ability to act as role model conveying core values of SEI in everyday duties, including importance of high-calibre work, flexibility, respect and trust
• Strong negotiation skills.

Desirable skills

• Swedish language skills.

How to apply

We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than 16 August 2021, 23:59 Stockholm local time.

Applications should be written in English and consist of a short CV and cover letter (maximum 1 page).

As we only accept applications through our recruitment system, please apply online using the button below and include:

• cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience
• curriculum vitae.

You do not need to be a Swedish or EU citizen nor have a work/residence permit in order to apply for a job at SEI HQ.

Questions?

Inquiries concerning the content of the position can be directed to Matthew Fielding, Project Manager and Acting Head of Project Communications (matthew.fielding@sei.org). Inquiries concerning the recruitment process can be directed to My Persson, Recruitment and Competence Specialist (my.persson@sei.org).