EIT RawMaterials is requesting support from a communication consultant with expertise in developing information and dissemination content targeting key stakeholders of the education sector (secondary school students and teachers; policymakers at the national and EU level). The communication expert will support the EIT Community online learning project Girls Go Circular (GGC).

The programme’s objectives are to achieve systemic impact in terms of

• Attracting more women to STEM and ICT. By increasing interest and knowledge in these fields at the secondary school level, the project contributes to closing the existing gender gap.
• Introducing youth to the circular economy and emerging societal challenges.
• Introducing youth to deep tech and its necessity for a more globally competitive Europe.
• Driving thematic content important to EIT and the KICs into the curriculum.
• Providing teachers with resources and training to incorporate challenge-based learning and innovative thinking into their classrooms.

Services Requested

• The freelancer commits to dedicating an average of 10 hours per week for the following services:
• Developing and posting weekly content on the Girls Go Circular project’s social media channels.
• Developing and posting weekly content on the Women and Girls in STEM Forum for the Girls Go Circular project’s social media channels.
• Developing monthly content about the Girls Go Circular project for its partners EIT, the KICs and DGEAC’s social media channels.
• Developing a social media Communication package on the Women and Girls in STEM Forum for its partners EIT, the KICs and DGEAC’s social media channels.
• Drafting and placing 2 paid campaigns and 4 boosted posts on Girls Go Circular project’s social media.
• Drafting web articles for Girls Go Circular's website.
• Supporting the drafting and design of Girls Go Circular's Newsletter.
• Updating Girls Go Circular's website when needed.
• Updating Girls Go Circular's communication material when needed.
• Liaising with the Comms colleagues from the EIT Community and EIT RawMaterials when needed.
• Conducting ad-hoc interviews for Girls Go Circular.
• Drafting a yearly communication report.

Requirements & Capabilities

• Proficient in the English language (at least C1).
• Strong drafting and creative skills.
• Proficient in using the following design and video-editing tools: Canva, WordPress and Adobe Creative Cloud (esp. Premiere Pro and Illustrator).
• 3+ years of experience working with public sector, multi-lateral, philanthropic, or private sector organisations in international contexts.
• Ability to develop informative, impactful and engaging communication content tailored to the target audience (secondary school students and teachers; policymakers at the national and EU level).
• Computer literacy.

Additional desirable experience and capabilities

• Experience in working on gender inclusion-focused projects
• Experience in working on circular economy-focused projects
• Experience in working on educational projectsat the EU level.

Important Dates

26 February 2024:  Bidders’ deadline to submit proposals (EOB)

28 February 2024:  Supplier selection by EIT RawMaterials

1 March 2024:  Proposed contract start date.

Please find the full tender document here.

Please direct proposals and questions to girlsgocircular@eitrawmaterials.eu.