Communications Officer (Seconded National Expert)

About the role

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is seeking a Seconded National Expert to join its Communications Unit (G3) in Helsinki. You will support both external and internal communication activities, helping to promote ECHA’s work and strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Draft press releases, briefings, speeches and develop website content.
• Handle press queries, organise media briefings and support senior management with media appearances.
• Produce webinars, videos and manage corporate communication channels and social media.
• Coordinate internal communications, develop intranet content and support staff events.
• Contribute to agency‑wide projects such as a new website, corporate identity rollout and major conferences.

Required profile

• University degree relevant to communications or a related field.
• Current employment in the public sector, non‑profit or international civil service.
• At least one year of experience in external/internal communications or stakeholder relations.
• EU or EFTA nationality and fluency in written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Excellent written and oral English communication.
• Experience drafting press material and managing media relations.
• Familiarity with digital communication tools, website content management and social media platforms.