The Communication Assistant will support the Communication team by performing the tasks mentioned below. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Communication Assistant will: Communication activities: • Support the organisation of events and exhibitions, both in digital and physical format; • Contribute to the management of BBI JU’s social media channels, produce social media content and engage with BBI JU stakeholders via these channels; • Support the creation, launch, management and monitoring of campaigns; • Assist with creating graphic design, layout and data visualisation for the BBI JU communication material; • Contribute to the development and management of content on the BBI JU’s website and intranet; • Assist with creating and promoting printed and digital publications, newsletters, presentations, posters, adverts, banners and other material as required; • Support the creation and maintenance of contact databases (press, stakeholders, etc.); • Assist with the development of audiovisual material and the management of the multimedia library; • Support the press and media relations including distribution of press releases and assisting with regular media monitoring and preparation of reports. Operational and administrative support: • Follow up the Communication’s budget lines related to communication activities and act as Operational Initiating Agent in financial procedures; • Assist with preparing and following up public procurement procedures related to communication services; • Supervise external contractors delivering communication services to BBI JU; • Provide secretarial support and assistance to the Communication team, draft documents (agendas, briefings, reports, travel arrangements for speakers etc.); • Provide support for the preparation of reports and analysis of statistics; • Undertake additional tasks as required in the interests of the service.