Senior Internal Communication Officer

Senior Internal Communication Officer

ESM - European Stability Mechanism

Luxembourg

Deadline for application: 27 February 2026.

The ESM is looking for a Senior Internal Communication Officer to assist in further developing the ESM’s internal communication strategy, in close cooperation with the Head of Communication/Chief Spokesperson and contribute to its implementation.

The position involves close collaboration with various departments to ensure consistent and effective communication within the institution.

The selected candidate will have a strong background in internal communication and good knowledge about the ESM’s activities. S/he will report to the Head of Communication/Chief Spokesperson and will work as part of the Communications team.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute actively to the further development of the ESM internal communication strategy;
• Develop concrete and effective ideas to boost staff engagement;
• Establish communication plans for internal events;
• Liaise with key internal stakeholders to understand and assess their internal communication needs;
• Draft and edit internal articles for the ESM’s intranet platform to deliver clear and concise messages on internal and external ESM activities;
• Manage the pages of the ESM’s intranet platform;
• Establish criteria to assess and enhance the effectiveness of internal communication.

Key Background & Experience

• Master’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field with a strong background in economics and finance;
• Minimum of eight years of relevant work experience in internal communication within a company, public institution, or NGO. Prior experience in an International Financial Institution is considered an asset;
• Good understanding of European policy debates that are relevant to the ESM;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Good written and spoken knowledge of at least one additional EU language is an advantage;
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint or other comparable tools is an advantage;
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva is considered an asset.

Key Competencies

• Proactivity and independence;
• Organisation skills and attention to detail;
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams;
• Ability to develop self and others;
• Resilience, flexibility, and ease with change;
• Presentation and negotiation skills.

Application Process And Practical Information

• Deadline of publication: 27 February 2026;
• Employment grade: Senior Officer;
• Contract duration Four-year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension;
• Current working arrangements: possibility to work remotely, usually up to two days a week, from Luxembourg and the border region (or from further away under certain conditions).

The ESM aims to provide equal opportunity to all candidates irrespective of their gender, nationality, age, race, culture, education, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or disability. To further enhance the diversity of our workforce, we particularly encourage women to apply.

Note 1: The ESM reserves the right to refrain from hiring, or to slightly modify job responsibilities, as needed.

Note 2: As a result of the selection process, please note that you may be placed on a ‘reserve list’ valid for a duration of six months during which you might be considered for a similar position with a similar level of requirements. Only those candidates who have been notified will be placed on the ‘reserve list.’ After this period, you will need to apply again for our vacancies to be considered for a different selection process. 

About us

The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is the permanent crisis resolution mechanism for euro area countries. It provides financial assistance to Members facing financing difficulties. To date, the ESM and its predecessor organisation, the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF), have launched six financial assistance programmes to five countries, provided financial support, monitored repayment capacity, and engaged with partner institutions for programme design in areas of financial interest.

The ESM is a unique place to work with around 230 individuals committed to making a difference to the future of the euro area. It recruits talented professionals of any nationality from both the private and public sectors. The ESM’s senior management is committed to preserving and enhancing a diverse, inclusive recruitment and work environment.