Communications & Project Officer, Forest-based Sector Technology Platform, FTP

Deadline for application: 05 August 2014 

Job summary

The Forest-based Sector Technology Platform (FTP) - a European partnership for research and development - is looking to recruit a Communications & Project Officer.

Location: Brussels

Further details

The European Technology Platform for the Forest-based Sector (FTP) was established in 2005 as the very first initiative in which European forest owners, woodworking industries and pulp & paper industries came together to share one common goal: to advance the competitiveness of the whole sector.

Job description

The FTP Communications & Project Officer has a high visibility role and responsibilities include:

• Content management and daily updates of the FTP website and LinkedIn Page
• Researching and drafting newsletters with outreach to industry, the European Commission, FTP shareholders and mixed stakeholders in the National Support Groups
• Organising internal meetings for stakeholders and management and drafting meeting minutes
• Assistance in the organisation of workshops, brokerage events and conferences
• Active participation in EU-funded projects and ability to draft and deliver European Commission project reports
• Liaising with project partners, national experts, scientific and academic experts to maintain optimum communication with the FTP stakeholder base
• Delivery of presentations to communicate the activities and achievements of FTP or to disseminate project results

Web address for further details

http://www.forestplatform.org/en/about-ftp/contact/job-openings