Association for Supported Employment Europe is hiring a Junior Strategic Communications & Partnerships Officer

Location: Belgium

Contract: Full-time, initial fixed-term (12 months) with option for a permanent contract

Start date: As soon as possible

At ASEE, we believe in a single inclusive labour market where no one is left behind and every person will find a decent job which provides for a living with dignity. We are looking for a Junior strategic communications & partnerships officer to strengthen our organisation’s visibility, partnerships, and impact. Based in Belgium, he/she will play a key role combining creative and technical communication skills with marketing and business development. The postholder will help articulate and promote the business case for supported employment, lead the development of our digital presence, and act as a first point of contact to establish and develop new partnerships.

Who we are

The Association for Supported Employment Europe (ASEE) is the only European umbrella network dedicated to advancing excellence in Supported Employment practice and policy. Representing national and regional organisations from 22 countries, ASEE champions labour market inclusion for people facing employment barriers, including persons with disabilities, NEETs, third-country nationals, and others at risk of social exclusion. ASEE’s work combines capacity building, best practice exchange, research, strategic partnerships, and evidence-based advocacy at the EU level.

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive, strategic thinker who can combine communications, marketing, and partnership development. This is not only a social media management role. The focus is on:

• Leading the development of our website and digital presence.

• Communicating our mission and model to private companies, EU institutions, research institutions and potential partners, and our own members.

• Creating business cases, presentations, and materials to support strategic partnerships. This role will have a direct impact on our visibility, partnerships, and resource mobilization.

It’s a junior position and therefore the role will be supported through mentorship to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Key Skills & Experience

• Training and experience in communications, marketing, or partnership development.

• Experience managing website projects and digital content.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;

• Experience preparing communication materials and managing social medias.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results.

• English C1 (in addition, other EU languages are an asset)

Mindset & Approach

• Strategic, proactive, and results-oriented.

• Comfortable combining creative and technical skills.

• Focused on impact: communications as a tool to achieve measurable results, not just content creation.

• Collaborative and flexible, able to advise leadership and work across teams.

Why Join Us

• A full-time contract under Belgian law.

• A competitive salary within the NGO sector (between €3,077 and €3,491 gross per month, depending on experience).

• The opportunity to shape the communications and growth strategy of a European-level organization and contribute to a values-based organisation committed to social inclusion

• A role that combines creativity, technical skills, and strategic outreach, with room to grow and shape the position over time.

• A flexible and largely remote working arrangement, with the requirement to be based in Belgium.

• A small, diverse, and multicultural team, offering a supportive working environment and direct engagement with leadership.

• Exposure to partnership-building and communication work with EU institutions, companies, and civil society actors.

How to Apply

We value inclusion. We select candidates based on their qualities, regardless of their age, gender, origin, beliefs, disability, nationality, etc. If you require any reasonable adjustments due to personal circumstances or specific requirements, please don’t hesitate to let us know — we’ll be happy to discuss how we can best support you.