A science officer (m/f/x) for biodiversity science-policy communication
The Belgian Biodiversity Platform is seeking a science officer (m/f/x) for biodiversity science-policy communication, 1 year contract, full time, at our office at the Royal Belgian Institute for Natural Sciences. The Belgian Biodiversity Platform (BBPF) is a science-policy interface body funded by the Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO) and is supported by a Cooperation Agreement between the federal and concerned federated authorities. Within the field of biodiversity, it acts as a broker between policy, science and practice. We are presently seeking to hire a full time science officer to work on communication activities for a 1-year period.
Tasks
She/He will be engaged for implementing the Platform communication strategy, developing related scientific communication tools/activities, and providing scientific support to the Platform science-policy and networking activities such as it’s topical issues. She/he will be under the supervision of the BBPF Operational Coordinator/Communication Coordinator.
Specifically:
- Participating in the strategic communication and visibility of BBPF internally and externally
- Create and publish content on Platform social media and Platform website
- Keeping the Platform website up to date and monitoring use
- Producing, disseminating and updating the Platform ‘Biodiversity Newsflash’.
- Maintaining and updating the website contents using the CMS developed by the Platform webmaster
- Supporting the organisation of science-policy meetings and events
- Lead and take forward a topical project when needed
- Providing scientific support to the Platform science policy and networking activities such as data entry and ad hoc tasks as required.
General tasks
- Support different requests and queries from various Platform experts
- Supporting the BBPF Operational Coordinator with reporting and analysis
DIPLOMA
MSc in science, biology, communication, public relations, or journalism.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCE
- Ability to work on multiple projects at a time, each with its own specific needs.
- Excellent networking and communication skills :
-
- Enthusiasm and having the ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Some experience in science communication and or with data management
- Demonstrated experience in event planning, organisation and facilitation is a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated writing and editing skills
- Some knowledge of Adobe CC Indesign , Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro, CSS, HTML, Javascript are a plus, otherwise interest delivered to quickly learn the software ;
- Basic knowledge: Word / Pages, Excel, Powerpoint ;
- Ability to create and design engaging communication tools.
GENERIC COMPETENCE
- Genuine interest in and enthusiasm for biodiversity research and policy ;
- Flexibility, ability to adapt quickly to new issues, proactive attitude, self-motivation ;
- Ability to multi-task, work independently, take initiative and to exhibit self- motivation.
ASSETS
Excellent mastery of English spoken and written ( graphics hardware, communication ) and knowledge base of French and Dutch ( for communication with external colleagues)
We offer
- A short-term contractual position of 1 year (replacement employment contract, starting 1st September) based at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels.
- Salary and conditions according to the conditions applicable at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences for a contractual agent of class SW1 of the scientific career.
How to apply
Interested persons are invited to send their CV as well as a cover letter and if possible a portfolio with examples of graphic or previous communication achievements, no later than Sept 15th, 2021 to Divija Jata, Operational Coordinator for the Belgian Biodiversity Platform, by email : djata@naturalsciences.be .
Interviews will take place in September. Start of work : preferably on 1st November 2021.
IT Expert
We are looking for an IT expert to assist the Data team and ensure continuity of our IT services (web development, data cleaning, transformation & publication, training, sysadmin, ...)
Join our exciting work environment with a multidisciplinary team and a great opportunity to acquire state- of-the-art data/IT skills.
Official announcement will be made in the very near future. If you are interested and would already like to receive more information please contact contact@biodiversity.be