Digital Communications Consultant

Strengthen IRC's digital profile in Brussels and among EU stakeholders.

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IRC - The International Rescue Committee

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Brussels (Belgium)

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Overview

Strengthen IRC's digital profile in Brussels and among EU stakeholders.

You have:

Proven experience in digital communications and campaign strategy
Excellent writing, editing, and visual content production skills
Strong grasp of EU political context, especially on asylum/humanitarian issues
Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Suite, Google Analytics, SEO, and CMS tools
Strong organization, time management, and stakeholder engagement skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications or digital marketing
Experience working with NGOs or creative agencies
Familiarity with Drupal CMS

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Job Description

Background

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) seeks an experienced Digital Communications Consultant to help strengthen its digital profile in Brussels and among EU stakeholders. This role supports the achievement of our EU advocacy goals through increased brand visibility, strategic content, and creative engagement.

Scope of Work

This role is expected to be part-time, approximately 2 days per week from September 2, 2025, to March 27, 2026.

Reporting to the Communications Manager in Brussels, the consultant will collaborate with advocacy, policy, and communications teams across IRC to:

Strategy and Campaigns

- Develop and implement a digital content strategy aligned with EU advocacy objectives - Create digital campaign strategies tailored for EU audiences - Monitor Brussels digital trends and identify engagement opportunities - Engage with influencers and optimize outreach - Support Google Ads and paid digital advertising - Lead analytics and monthly KPI reporting for IRC EU digital channels

Content Creation

- Draft and manage content for IRC EU’s digital channels (LinkedIn, X, Bluesky) - Ensure donor visibility requirements are met - Manage and update the IRC EU website (Drupal or similar CMS) - Produce visual content (graphics, videos, infographics) - Prepare social media toolkits for partners and campaigns - Ensure content meets IRC brand and quality standards

Collaboration

- Work with country teams to feature national-level advocacy work - Attend events to gather media assets (photo/video) - Keep EU staff informed on digital trends and relevant IRC content

Deliverables

- Strengthened IRC digital presence across EU-focused channels - Consistent content aligned with IRC brand and advocacy goals - Monthly analytics and KPI reports

Qualifications

- Proven experience in digital communications and campaign strategy - Excellent writing, editing, and visual content production skills - Strong grasp of EU political context, especially on asylum/humanitarian issues - Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Suite, Google Analytics, SEO, and CMS tools - Strong organization, time management, and stakeholder engagement skills - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications or digital marketing

Desirable:

- Experience working with NGOs or creative agencies - Familiarity with Drupal CMS

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following to Natalie Stanton at [email protected]:

- A current CV - Examples of relevant digital communications work - Daily or hourly rate expectations

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Potential interview questions

Describe a successful digital communications strategy you have developed.	This question evaluates your strategic thinking and applied experience in digital communications.	Discuss details of the strategy, its goals, and the outcomes you achieved.
How do you measure the success of a digital campaign?	This question seeks to understand your analytical skills and knowledge of key performance indicators.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a time you engaged with a digital influencer?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What trends do you currently see in digital communications within the EU context?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging content project you managed. How did you approach it?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools do you use for content creation and why?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure your content aligns with brand standards?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What role does data analytics play in your digital strategy?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.