DAF is looking for a Communications Officer to work in the OECD Competition Division with drive and creativity to manage its overall communications activities, increasing the presence and impact of its work within the antitrust community. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Head of the Division in close collaboration with DAF’s Communications Team, in line with the quality standards and corporate guidelines developed by the OECD Communications Directorate (COM).
Responsibilities
Serve as the division’s focal point for communications, providing guidance on communication content, approach and best practices, and ensuring content aligns with OECD guidelines and standards.
Develop and implement the division’s communications strategy – in co-ordination with the DAF Communications Manager (DAF DO COM unit) and main DAF strategy - to enhance the reach and visibility of work via publications, social media, other editorial content and engagement with partners and targeted audiences.
Develop and implement dedicated communications plans and campaigns for the division’s top outputs in co-ordination with DAF DO COM and the OECD COM directorate. Report on their impact.
Craft compelling key messages, drive engagement by developing strategic outreach plans while creating impactful and engaging content such as blog posts in collaboration with teams. Propose new ideas and approaches to teams to drive innovation in communications.
Represent the Division and work with the DAF’s Communications Team. Share best practices, harmonise approaches, and improve efficiency while contributing to the overall DAF communications strategy and OECD communications policies.
Continue the migration of the division’s content to AEM and cross-referencing of existing materials as needed within the different platforms. Optimise web content on the new platform.
Proactively manage and update web content and social media channels, creating engaging, impactful and timely content.
Maintain the division’s list of planned publications and events up to date, following up with teams and capturing latest changes.
Work with analysts to prepare succinct content with appropriate elements from publications and events, positioning social media “story telling” to support corporate communications priorities and campaigns in a language people understand.
Provide communications advice, and proof-read relevant documents, webpages and publications (e.g. reports, invitations, agendas, flyers, highlight brochures).
Take ownership for events by developing visual identities and managing product set up and strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Support the conceptualisation, design and format of events and the content that are produced and captured.
Requirements:
Post-secondary education, preferably a university degree in communication, journalism or information technology or equivalent experience.
A minimum of five years of professional experience working in communications, preferably in an international organisation.
Good editorial skills and experience in writing messages for different audiences and presenting information in a creative, clear, direct, and lively style.
Proficiency in web writing, social media, and ability to analyse trends and results.
Experience working in online and social media platforms, measuring and evaluating outreach and impact.
