Communications Officer

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Communications officer

Location: Any Bankwatch country in central and eastern Europe

Full-time | 1-year contract (maternity cover)

️ Start: As soon as possible

CEE Bankwatch Network is looking for a new communications officer to support its work in central and eastern Europe and beyond. This position is a fixed-term as a cover for maternity leave.

The communications officer will work across our network of 17 members in 14 countries. You will join a dynamic, international team based in Prague, Warsaw, Belgrade and Zagreb, supporting outreach efforts and strengthening communications capacity across the network.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working remotely and confident in using digital tools to promote campaigns and amplify impact.

Key responsibilities

• ▪Coordinate international media responses and pitch stories about Bankwatch work to media
• ▪Identify stories from member groups and partners for developing op-eds, blogs and multimedia content
• ▪Develop creative ways to disseminate and promote Bankwatch products and publications through social media and online media outlets
• ▪Provide Bankwatch campaigners with communications support across the network’s strategic areas and campaigns
• ▪Participate in the communications team’s strategic planning, setting and achieving communications priorities, brainstorming and knowledge-sharing

✅ What we’re looking for

• ▪Excellent writing and editing skills and command of English
• ▪A minimum of two years of experience in the field of communications/journalism/media
• ▪Experience coordinating communications activities for advocacy or campaigning purposes
• ▪Proven experience with at least two of the following aspects of communications work: messaging and strategic communications; journalist relations and pitching media stories; knowledge of digital communications, including managing social media channels and/or WordPress sites; graphic design and data visualisation skills; video creation and editing or working with external video editors; developing blog posts, op-eds and multimedia content; preparing and disseminating publications
• ▪Knowledge of or familiarity with energy and environmental politics, climate financing, and the region of central and eastern Europe is an asset
• ▪Experience working remotely in decentralized environments; international experience and experience with non-governmental organizations is a plus

What we offer

• ▪Flexible working time
• ▪Option to work from home
• ▪Work laptop provided
• ▪Supportive and inclusive work culture
• ▪5 weeks of vacation
• ▪Funding for personal development
• ▪Participation in company-sponsored conferences
• ▪Competitive NGO-sector salary based on location and experience

How to apply

Submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your motivation for joining Bankwatch.

Application deadline: 17 May 2026

We review applications on a rolling basis - early applications are encouraged!

You must have legal permission to work in one of Bankwatch’s countries of operation.

Bankwatch is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

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Benefits

Foreign business trips

Opportunity to work up hours

Work mostly from home

Individual schedules of working hours

Holidays 5 weeks

Occasional work from home

Flexible start/end of working hours

Education allowance

International conferences

Notebook

Dog-friendly office

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