Communication Officer

About Both ENDS

Both ENDS is an environmental justice mobiliser, combining advocacy and policy expertise to transform unjust systems worldwide, while strengthening the power of civil society to lead this change. From advocacy to implementation, Both ENDS transforms systems that profoundly impact people and our planet, including trade, finance, and beyond. In collaboration with a 500+ partner network across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, Both ENDS connects local voices to global decision-makers to build new systems that prioritise environmental integrity and community livelihoods. 

We are an internationally oriented organisation based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. With a team of around 25 people, we work in a self-organised way - valuing decentralised decision-making, individual ownership and leadership, and an open feedback culture. We foster a culture of care and collaboration within our team.

What you will do

You will be our all-round communication professional, responsible for shaping the communication strategy, producing content and building a convincing targeted presence on social media and news outlets to deliver our messages to a global audience of partners, funders and policy makers. In this role, you will:

• work closely with content specialists and our director to shape how we strategically positions ourselves and how we  articulate our vision of an environmentally just world;
  
• be responsible for day to day communication work in close collaboration with content specialists, including writing content such as press releases, newsletters, website and social media messages and leaflets;
  
• coach, support and inspire colleagues to communicate externally, by editing their content and supporting them find the right voice and platforms;
  
• be responsible for the communication strategy and budget, and safeguard our organisation-wide narrative and communicational consistency;
  
• play a leading role in launching and implementing Both ENDS' new visual identity and website, both of which are under development and expected to be launched this year;
  
• proactively reach out to Dutch and international press and media outlets to build relationships and secure coverage for our work, serving as the primary press contact person for inquiries and interviews;
  
• be responsible for coordinating the development of our annual report.
  

What you bring

We are looking for someone who rolls up their sleeves and gets things done, together with our team, with the following profile: 

• Proactive and hands-on mentality;
  
• Proven track record of working on global environmental justice struggles, local realities and communicational needs of international NGOs;
  
• Proven ability to translate complex information into engaging, and persuasive communicational outputs and messages;
  
• Demonstrable, broad experience in communication, including editing, strategy development, social media, press relations, and staying on top of trends and developments in the field;
  
• Connector who enjoys coaching colleagues on their communication tasks; 
  
• Experience with working in environments where you need to navigate multiple interests and stakeholders;
  
• Experience with working in multicultural and international settings, and are comfortable engaging with partners in the Global South and stakeholders across different cultural, political, and geographic contexts;
  
• Experience with working with basic graphic design tools is an advantage;
  
• Full professional fluency in written and spoken English and a good command of Dutch (or are willing to develop this). Additional languages are a bonus, but not a requirement.

We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and actively seek to attract talented people from diverse backgrounds, including those from historically excluded groups. We encourage both experienced professionals and professionals who are motivated to take the next step in their career to apply.

What Both ENDS offers

• A varied role in an informal, international working environment in Utrecht. 
  
• A 12-month contract for 32 hours per week. 
  
• A gross starting salary between € 3.567,- and € 5.718,- (based on a 38-hour week), depending on education and experience. 
  
• Strong secondary benefits, including a contribution-free pension, full reimbursement of commuting costs, and a home working allowance. 

How to apply

Excited? Send your CV and cover letter (combined in one PDF) to Joke Pisters at sollicitatie@bothends.org by Friday the 3rd of April.

The selection process consists of two rounds, with an assignment in the second round.

For all positions at Both ENDS, it is important that you live in the Netherlands and hold a valid residence and work permit. References will be requested as part of the selection process. If you are hired, we will ask you to provide a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and sign our Code of Conduct.

Your personal data will be deleted within four weeks after the closing date.