(Limited-term contract of 1,5 year, with the possibility of extension)

The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) is looking for a vibrant and creative individual to join our team in the Executive Office based in Skopje, North Macedonia, in the capacity of a Communications Officer.

The Communications Officer should have a strong knowledge and interest in democracy, civic space and free civil society.

Candidates should meet the following criteria:

  • A B.A. degree in social science, preferably in political science, journalism, communication, or similar. M.A in the relevant fields would be considered an asset.
  • At least 5 years of experience in the civil society sector.
  • Interest in and knowledge of civil society development and democracy promotion.
  • Proficiency in Macedonian and English language. Candidates proficient in Albanian are encouraged to apply (knowledge of Turkish or Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian (BCS) will be considered an asset.
  • Previous experience in communications, content creation and project management.
  • Excellent written communication skills and ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to work individually and in a team.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel), social media management and WordPress website administration. Additional IT skills, web design, and graphic design will be considered an advantage.

A detailed description of the position is HERE. The salary foreseen for this position ranges between 650-850 EUR (net), based on BCSDN’s salary scaling system and depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The role includes a 3-month probation period.

This is a full-time position (40 hours/ week, Monday-Friday), with occasional out-of-hours work to meet deadlines.

Please note that this is an office-based position in Skopje, open to nationals or foreigners with a regulated residency in North Macedonia.

If you have strong content creation skills, an understanding of civil society development and democracy promotion, and meet the requirements, apply by 16 March, 23:59 (CET).

To apply, please send:

  • Your CV (maximum 2 pages) including 2 contacts of reference persons
  • A Motivation Letter (maximum 1 page)

to executiveoffice@balkancsd.net with “Application for Information and Communication Officer” in the subject line.

*Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks after the deadline, please assume your application was not successful.