Communications Staff

Are you a strategic communicator? Do you love translating complex ideas into accessible and eye-catching communications outputs?  Are you experienced in creating website and social media content? Would you like to join a young institution motivated to make a positive global difference, mitigating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Low- and Middle-Income Countries? Then you might be one of our new communications staff members.

About ICARS

The International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS) is a young organization with a mission to develop evidence-based solutions to mitigate antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Working in partnership with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), ICARS uses intervention and implementation research to support the countries in implementing their National Action Plans. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation. You will be part of a dynamic team that is developing the scientific and organisational foundation of ICARS. Our team is composed of enthusiastic international pioneers that believe in ICARS’ mission and are highly motivated to ensure its success.

Please visit www.icars-global.org for more information.

About the position

ICARS has two positions opening in our Communications Team.

As Communications Officer/Manager, you will play a significant role in our team, supporting implementation of the communications strategy, shaping, and refining external messaging, developing collateral (brochures, annual report, slides etc.), creating and uploading content to the website and social channels, increasing ICARS’ visibility to wider audiences and stakeholders, and supporting the dissemination of project results. You will also facilitate internal communication and manage our SharePoint site.

Your main tasks:

• Maintain and support the further development of our website (Wordpress)
• Plan and execute social media activities (Twitter & LinkedIn) to promote ICARS’ activities
• Create marketing materials (brochures, annual report etc.)
• Initiate activities that support ICARS’ search for new partners
• Establish good working relationships with communication leads at key stakeholders such as foundations, governments, organisations, and researchers
• Contribute to dissemination of research results and knowledge sharing
• Refine ICARS’ external messaging
• Support the team in relation to events which ICARS is responsible for or takes part in
• Support the team in their daily meetings by developing slide and assisting at online meetings and conferences

Your background, professional and personal qualifications

As our new Communications Officer/Manager, you have a master’s degree in Communications or equivalent demonstrable skills, and more than 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably from a science and health research communications-based position. You have a proven record in communication strategy development and execution. It is important that you have experience with creating channel-appropriate content and running social media accounts.

Professional skills

• Ability to communicate complex material to different audiences using a variety of formats
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritising appropriately to meet deadlines and communicating clearly with colleagues and stakeholders on progress and when plans change
• Proficiency in English (English is our working language)
• IT-literate (Office, Wordpress, Sharepoint)
• Experience designing reports, infographics and written outputs using Adobe Creative Suite.

Personal specifications

• Proactive and self-motivated
• Responsible and solution-focused
• Flexible, creative, and enthusiastic with a pioneer spirit
• Organised and thorough, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills, including working with groups from a range of different backgrounds and different seniority levels.

Terms of employment

Salary and appointment terms will be based on the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Federation of Professional Associations (AC) (overenskomst for akademikere i staten). Depending on your academic qualifications and experience there is a possibility of being classified as a “fuldmægtig” or a “Special Consultant”.

The communication positions are full time and permanent contracts are offered.

We are based at Statens Serum Institut in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact Director of Operations, Helle Engslund Krarup ([email protected]).

Application and recruitment process

Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘apply now’ below. Please include your CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and motivation for applying.

We expect to conduct the first round of interviews in the week beginning 20 May 2024. 

We are committed to cultivating a fair and healthy environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.