Now Hiring: Communications Coordinator | Humanitarian Organization | Apply by 26 August 2026

Europe Cares is seeking a Comms Coordinator to lead and develop its communications activities, including social media, website content, newsletters, advocacy campaigns and communications strategy.

The position offers a flexible working arrangement, with candidates able to work from locations between GMT+0 and GMT+3, provided they are eligible to work in Germany or Greece and can travel to Lesvos at least three times per year.

The application deadline is 26 August 2026, with the successful candidate expected to start in October 2026.

About Europe Cares

Europe Cares is a growing humanitarian organisation supporting people on the move and advocating for human rights at Europe’s external borders.

Its headquarters are located in Frankfurt, Germany, while its central team works online on areas including communications, fundraising and event planning.

On Lesvos, the organisation operates Paréa Lesvos, a community centre providing services such as:

• Food and non-food item distributions.
• Mental health and psychosocial support.
• Legal support.
• Informal education.
• Integration support.

Europe Cares also runs Paréa Prints, a social enterprise that provides professional screen-printing training and employment opportunities to displaced people.

About the Comms Coordinator Role

The Comms Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating Europe Cares’ communication channels and helping strengthen the organisation’s public profile and advocacy work.

The successful candidate will oversee communications planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation while also supporting volunteers working within the communications team.

The position will involve close collaboration with the central team, fundraising colleagues and volunteers based at Paréa Lesvos.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of communications activities, including:

• Reviewing and monitoring the organisation’s communications strategy.
• Preparing and overseeing the annual communications plan.
• Managing social media platforms and the editorial calendar.
• Designing social media content with the communications team.
• Writing press releases, articles and annual reports.
• Supporting the production of infographics, posters and other information materials.
• Preparing monthly newsletters.
• Developing and maintaining the organisation’s website.
• Creating communications and advocacy campaigns.
• Producing photo and video content at Paréa.
• Supporting fundraising campaigns.
• Assisting with grant writing and reporting, particularly German-language translation.
• Working with the central team to achieve strategic objectives.
• Training, supervising and mentoring communications volunteers.
• Participating in bi-weekly central team coordination meetings.
• Leading and participating in weekly communications team meetings.

Who Can Apply?

Europe Cares is looking for a communications professional who combines humanitarian experience with strong content creation and organisational skills.

Applicants should:

• Be eligible to work in Germany or Greece, or work as a freelancer.
• Be able to commit to the role for 12 months.
• Be able to provide a criminal record check.
• Hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant field.
• Have previous experience working with humanitarian organisations.
• Have at least one year of experience managing communications strategies and media platforms.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be fluent in English and German.
• Demonstrate excellent organisation and time-management abilities.
• Be able to work independently and take initiative.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate professional integrity and commitment to safeguarding.
• Support the mission and values of Europe Cares.

Experience in fundraising, grant writing and graphic design is highly desirable.

German Language Requirement

An important requirement for this position is fluency in both English and German.

Europe Cares has clearly stated that candidates who are not fluent in German cannot be considered for the position.

Applicants should therefore ensure they meet this language requirement before applying.

Flexible Working Arrangement

The position provides flexibility regarding where the successful candidate is based.

Applicants can work from anywhere between GMT+0 and GMT+3, subject to eligibility to work in Germany or Greece and the ability to travel to Lesvos regularly.

Candidates already based on Lesvos will be prioritised.

The role can be offered through a Greek or German employment contract depending on the candidate’s location, or through a freelance collaboration.

Benefits

Europe Cares offers several benefits to the successful candidate, including:

• Flexible schedule and location.
• At least three trips to Lesvos each year.
• 30 days of paid annual vacation.
• Regular training sessions.
• Team-building activities.
• Professional development support.
• Access to a broad network of partner organisations and local actors.

The role also provides an opportunity to work directly within a humanitarian organisation supporting displaced people and communities affected by migration and border-related challenges.

Start Date and Contract

The anticipated start date is October 2026.

Applicants should indicate their availability to start when submitting their application.

The organisation expects candidates to commit to 12 months.

Assignments, references and criminal record checks will form part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the Europe Cares application process by 26 August 2026.

Applicants should include their availability to start and ensure they meet the employment eligibility and German-language requirements.

Europe Cares encourages qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and particularly welcomes applications from people with a refugee background.

The organisation may close the vacancy before the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is identified, so early applications are encouraged.

Key Details

• Position: Comms Coordinator
• Organisation: Europe Cares
• Location: Flexible between GMT+0 and GMT+3
• Work arrangement: Remote-friendly with regular travel to Lesvos
• Travel: At least 3 trips to Lesvos per year
• Contract: Germany/Greece employment contract or freelance collaboration
• Commitment: 12 months
• Start date: October 2026
• Language: Fluent English and German required
• Deadline: 26 August 2026
• Sector: Humanitarian Communications and Advocacy

This opportunity is particularly suited to an experienced communications professional who wants to combine digital communications, humanitarian advocacy, fundraising support and community-focused storytelling while working with a growing humanitarian organisation.

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