Programme and Communications Officer – Armenian Communities Department

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is a private institution whose fundamental purpose is to improve people’s quality of life through art, philanthropy, science and education. The Foundation carries out its activities from its headquarters in Lisbon and its delegations in Paris and London.

The Armenian Communities Department of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation supports Armenian diaspora communities worldwide, with a particular focus on the revitalisation of the Western Armenian language, the development of cultural and educational programmes, and the strengthening of ties between Armenian communities and the Foundation.

We are for a Programme and Communications Officer to join the Armenian Communities Department, who will be responsible for both communicating the Department’s programming to the wider public and managing projects related to publications, communications and events.

Reporting directly to the Director and working closely with the rest of the team, the successful candidate will help develop and implement a communications strategy, support intra-departmental communications, organise public events, and assist in the assessment and follow-up of projects. The position combines project management and communications responsibilities in equal measure.

Contract type: Permanent Contract

Main responsibilities

• Writing for and managing the Department’s website and social media channels, including project-related websites and newsletters.
• Writing press releases and other media communiqués.
• Writing texts of various lengths to turn project and programme achievements into engaging public-facing content.
• Transforming project and scholarship reports, as well as conversations with staff, into impact stories; assisting staff to identify communication opportunities.
• Helping to develop a communications strategy and leading its implementation.
• Liaising with the Armenian media, particularly in the Diaspora, as well as other media outlets and individuals as needed.
• Liaising regularly with the Foundation’s Communications and Marketing units, sharing content and highlighting programming internally.
• Organising public events, seminars, conferences and similar activities.
• Managing projects related broadly to communications, publications and events.
• Liaising with project partners and following up on their progress.
• Assessing projects and producing recommendations for support.
• Evaluating project reports, both narrative and financial.
• Conducting research and producing reports on the activities of the Department.
• Monitoring the departmental email account and responding to messages.
• Managing the digital archives of the Department.
• Contributing to the administrative needs of the Department.

Required competences

• A university degree in the social sciences or the humanities.
• At least five years of experience in the communications sector and/or project management, preferably in the foundation or non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including the ability to assess projects and evaluate narrative and financial reports.
• Mastery of the English language, especially written. Portuguese is essential, or the willingness to learn it. Knowledge of the Armenian language is a major asset. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Appropriate software skills to manage communications (image editing, analytics, social media management tools, etc.).
• Knowledge of Armenian issues, particularly related to the Diaspora.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and platforms.
• A proactive attitude matched by taking initiative.

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The Gulbenkian Foundation strives to attract and retain talent by recognising people as our most important asset in fulfilling the Foundation’s mission. Our organisational culture is grounded in the institution’s values, encouraging motivated teams to thrive in a healthy and inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from all people, regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, or disability, in particular of those who identify with underrepresented groups in the various initiatives promoted by the Foundation.

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