Open Vacancy | PR & Communications Officer

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VentureUP – the University of Prishtina Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre, brings UP students together in a creative, results-driven environment to activate economic growth, meaningful employment and sustainable living through its four (4) programs: Incubation, Experiential Learning, Social Impact &Tech Transfer.

As such, it represents the go to place for UP students & faculty to develop and transform their novel ideas into socially conscious, real-market businesses and sustainable organizations, bridging education and markets in Kosovo. University based incubators aim to integrate businesses, government and academia in order to stimulate development and leverage know-how and research capacity to contribute to the economy and serve as experiential learning laboratories for student work-skills development throughout the process. For more information about VentureUP visit www.venture-up.org.

VentureUP – the University of Prishtina Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre, through its EU supported project “VentureUP – UP’s Venture Incubator” is seeking to fill the position of:

PR and Communications Officer

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the PR & Communications Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day communication/outreach activities for the organization, in line with the project plans, timelines & budgets.

Key Responsibilities

The PR & Communications Officer is chiefly responsible for leading the formulation and implementation of internal and external Communication Strategies.

Tasks

The PR & Communications Officer performs the following tasks:

Lead the formulation & implementation of Internal and external Communications strategies

• Designs and manages all internal & external communications and outreach strategies, timelines &budgets,
• Oversees communication and branding of VentureUP, including layout and design of various publications,
• Prepares social media content (text and design) and posts in VentureUPs social media channels,
• Maintains VentureUP’s website and social media outlets, ensuring growth of audience and engagement,
• Defines most important social media KPIs,
• Uses analytical tools such as Google Analytics, Facebook Insights to monitor and evaluate the organization’s social media presence and performance,
• Creating and managing campaigns and promotions,
• Builds and maintains media relationships,
• Develops and maintains photo library and other communication assets,

General Obligations

• Supports development staff in fundraising efforts
• Ensures proper and timely implementation of project activities
• Represents the interest of VentureUP and always acts on its behalf
• Carries out important tasks even if these are not explicitly cited in the job description
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management
• Maintains proper documentation of work processes

Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualifications

• Preferably the University degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or related disciplines relevant to accomplish the tasks.

Professional Experience

• At least two years of relevant working experience in public relations, social media and/or marketing.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Proficient command of English is required, knowledge of other languages is an added value.
• Excellent command of Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter) and their Analytic tools is required.
• Superior communication (written and verbal) are required.
• Technical knowledge of multimedia, web and digital tools such as MailChimp, SurveyMonkey.
• Functional knowledge and experience with WordPress, Canva, and other content and design tools,
• Strong team player and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Familiarity with relevant stakeholders in the field of economic development, entrepreneurship in Kosovo.
• Ability to work independently, but consult as necessary, and deliver results with minimum supervision and under pressure.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and solve problems quickly and effectively with a proactive and positive attitude.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications in English, in PDF version, to [email protected]

• Resume/CV – in English
• Motivation Letter (max. 500 words)
• Diploma(s), references/recommendations
• Subject of Email: PR & Communications Officer Application – Name & Surname | VentureUP

Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered!

Deadline for submission of Applications is 10 October 2021.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited to interviews.

VentureUP encourages female candidates, candidates from ethnic minorities as well as candidates with disability to apply!