Communications Associate

About the Open Government Partnership

The Open Government Partnership (OGP) brings governments and civil society together worldwide to build open, resilient, prosperous societies through transparency, accountability and participation. We give governments and communities the tools, partnerships, credibility, and global support they need to turn good intentions into lasting outcomes that make our societies more open, resilient and prosperous for all.

OGP is active in 73 countries and supports 136 local governments and has enabled over 5,600 reform commitments, bringing people together around shared needs and values, producing results people can see and trust.

Reports to: Senior Communications Officer

Team: Communications, Content & Community Engagement

Grade: Grade 2 (Associate)

Salary range: EUR 3,660 to EUR 4,530 per month

Contract type: Full-time, fixed-term / CDD (12 months)

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Application deadline: 9 November @ 11:59pm CET

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

OGP is seeking a Communications Associate to support the delivery of our day-to-day communications activities across digital, editorial, and content channels. This role is suited to an early-career communications professional who is organized, creative, detail-oriented, and interested in working across a range of communications functions in an international organization.

Working as part of the Communications Team, the Associate will help develop and deliver engaging content for OGP's global audiences, with a particular focus on social media, digital communications, newsletters, and editorial support. On a day-to-day basis, they will plan and schedule social media content across OGP's channels, develop engaging copy and visual assets, source and curate content for the OGP newsletter, build and distribute newsletters, and track performance across social and digital platforms to help inform future content.

The Associate will work closely with colleagues across the Communications Team and the wider organization to ensure that OGP's work, stories, events, and opportunities are communicated clearly and consistently across its channels. Through this work, they will help bring greater visibility and recognition to the reformers and reforms driving open government forward, strengthening the global open government community, and contributing to OGP's mission and impact.

Key responsibilities

Social Media, Content, and Digital Communications (40%)

• Draft, edit, and prepare social media content for OGP's channels, adapting messages and content for different audiences and platforms.
• Maintain a content calendar, scheduling and publishing content across OGP's social media channels.
• Support the development and production of digital content (e.g., carousel cards, video reels) as needed.
• Support the development of social media campaigns and content packages around key OGP initiatives, events, publications, and announcements.
• Help identify, prepare, format and amplify content for publication across OGP's website and other digital channels.
• Monitor social media channels and support day-to-day community engagement and content management.
• Contribute ideas for new formats and approaches to strengthen OGP's digital communications.
  
  

Newsletter and Audience Communications (20%)

• Coordinate the curation and dissemination of OGP's newsletters.
• Work with colleagues across the organization to identify relevant news, stories, events, publications, and opportunities for inclusion.
• Draft and edit newsletter copy and ensure content is accurate, engaging, and consistent with OGP's messaging and editorial standards.
• Support audience growth and engagement through effective monitoring of analytics.
  
  

Team and Editorial Support (40%)

• Provide day-to-day communications support across the organization, including for events, campaigns, publications, and organizational announcements.
• Coordinate with colleagues across teams to gather information, content, and approvals.
• Copy-edit and proofread blogs, web content, newsletters, reports, social media copy, and other communications materials.
• Support colleagues in turning technical or programmatic content into clear, accessible, audience-friendly communications.
• Support other communications priorities as needed.

Education and experience requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant or related field.
• Up to two years of experience in communications, digital communications, content, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience creating and managing social media content across platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky and X.
• Experience using social media scheduling or content management tools.
• Experience working in an international or mission-driven organization is an asset.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt complex information into clear, concise, and engaging content for different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across different teams, functions, and geographic locations.
• An interest in issues related to open government, democracy, civic participation, transparency, accountability, or international development is desirable.
• Must be fluent in English. Additional language skills, particularly Spanish or French, are desirable.

How to apply

Please complete our application form and submit your CV and cover letter to apply for this position. Applications close on 9 November at 11:59pm CET.

Candidates must have full, unrestricted working rights in Belgium at the time of application, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.