Do you have a knack for crafting detailed communications campaigns, engaging with press strategically, and building cross-border networks to amplify gender and environmental justice?  We are looking for a visionary, hands-on and experienced International Communications coordinator to join our team. You will work closely with teams across multiple countries, time-zones and themes, towards an ecofeminist, inclusive and impactful future.  

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Leadership and coordination 

Institutional communications processes & structures: Lead the organizational communications strategy and processes, streamlining both external and internal communications structures and processes, such as branding consistency, media relations, the security and safety of the organization and fundraising, in collaboration with management and advocacy staff.  

Work across offices: Coordinate communications activities and collaborations across multiple offices, including interoffice meetings, trainings and retreats, to ensure a joint narrative and consistency in our messaging. 

Project and Partner Work: Participate, provide expertise and contribute to communications meetings with partners and colleagues, particularly those in joint consortiums or projects (e.g. WomenPower2030, Funding Fairer Futures), and ensure all our donor and partner communications requirements are met (i.e. logo visibility/branding).  

Content Creation and Management 

Design, Branding & Tools  

• Develop and update institutional branded content (i.e. email signatures, report templates, annual reports, presentations etc.), ensuring they are in line with ecofeminist language and branding guidelines.  

• Oversee and quality-check any content production (including video), within the organisation and the work of external consultants.  

• Update and develop merchandise and relevant communications software/tools (i.e. t-shirts, microphones, etc.). 

Website Management:  Manage, update and produce content for our website (WordPress), i.e. articles, press releases, vacancies, etc.  

Social media:  Produce content and manage our social media platforms and newsletter.  

Language & Accessibility:  Coordinate translation, accessibility and adaptation of content across languages and cultural contexts, in line with ecofeminist language.  

Analytics and Monitoring:  Manage and develop robust analytics strategies to track performance, and monitor, assess risks and identify opportunities in developments in digital communications, social media and artificial intelligence.  

Campaigning and Advocacy Support 

Manage international communications during key moments (e.g. UNFCC, COPs, CSW, regional public summits), in collaboration with our advocacy staff. Provide support including rapid social media coverage, photography, press releases, etc.  

Media, Press and Public Relations  

Continue to build and maintain our relationships with the press, media and influencers, and identify opportunities to enhance the visibility of our work and that of our partners.  

The Ideal Candidate 

• Creative and strategic, with at least 5+ years of experience in communications, journalism, media, or related fields.  
• Demonstrated ability to work and manage communications projects, with a preference to those having led international campaigns.  
• Experience and knowledge of gender and climate issues, NGOs, civil society and multi-lateral spaces, and inclusive, feminist communications approaches.  
• Technical skills in graphical design, content creation with tools like Canva and Adobe, website editing (WordPress), video editing, and photography. 
• Expertise in digital media and management, including social media management and analytics.  
• Strong editorial skills and ability to translate complex policy language into engaging content. 
• Strong media network and editorial experience, including work with journalists and writing for the press, and PR experience.  
• Experience in event, fundraising and campaign coordination.  
• Fluent in English (additional languages are an asset specifically Dutch, German, French, Spanish and Portuguese).  
• Strong leadership and networking abilities to maintain relationships across offices, partners, and other stakeholders. Enthusiastic and can-do attitude! 
• Strategic thinker with a strong eye for compelling media stories, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.  
• Quick at learning (and picking up) new social media trends and developments, and software.  
• Based in the Netherlands or willing to relocate, and with necessary permits to work in the EU.  

We are a non-profit network dedicated to a gender-just and healthy planet for all. Our international network consists of over 150 ecofeminist network members and 100 partners that we work with across 70 countries. We believe that a sustainable and equitable future needs feminist solutions led by the people who are at the frontlines of the multiple crises we face. That is why we work on transformative gender equality and women’s rights in interconnection with sustainable development and climate justice.

By joining WECF, you become part of a vibrant, international, and purpose-driven organization committed to gender equality and environmental justice. You’ll work from our beautiful office in Utrecht, just a 5-minute walk from Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station and collaborate with inspiring colleagues across our global network.

We offer:

• A vibrant, international work environment with a mission-driven team. 
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options with our main office conveniently located in Utrecht with comprehensive commuting allowances (public transport, 2nd class) and remote work compensation. 
• Full engagement with our sister offices in Munich and Annemasse, fostering a truly collaborative environment. 
• A contract for a year with a trial period of one month, for 32 hours per week. The full-time salary (40 hours) is €3,600 gross per month, which is negotiable based on experience.  
• Additional benefits include a pension scheme and 25 vacation days (full-time basis) 
• Access to relevant training and educational opportunities 

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and a compelling cover letter in English. Your cover letter should detail your suitability for the role and articulate your vision for contributing to WECF’s goals. Additionally, we would like you to include a creative piece from your portfolio, such as a visually designed report, social media post, an article, or a campaign, to showcase your skills.   

Please send your applications to  wecfvacancyint@wecf.org by August 18th.  

Interviews will be scheduled in September following the application deadline and held at our office in Utrecht.  

For more information, visit: www.wecf.org