Job opening at Both ENDS

Are you a communication professional who believes powerful storytelling can drive systemic change for people and the planet? Both ENDS would love to meet you!

Job Title: Communication Officer (32 hrs/week)
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Closing Date: Friday, 3rd April
Contract: 12-month contract, 32 hours per week

About Both ENDS

Both ENDS is an environmental justice mobiliser, combining advocacy and policy expertise to transform unjust systems worldwide, while strengthening the power of civil society to lead this change.

From advocacy to implementation, Both ENDS transforms systems that profoundly impact people and our planet, including trade, finance, and beyond.

In collaboration with a 500+ partner network across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, Both ENDS connects local voices to global decision-makers to build new systems that prioritise environmental integrity and community livelihoods.

We are an internationally oriented organisation based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. With a team of around 25 people, we work in a self-organised way – valuing decentralised decision-making, individual ownership and leadership, and an open feedback culture. We foster a culture of care and collaboration within our team.

What You Will Do

You will be our all-round communication professional, responsible for shaping the communication strategy, producing content and building a convincing targeted presence on social media and news outlets to deliver our messages to a global audience of partners, funders and policy makers. In this role, you will:

Work closely with content specialists and our director to shape how we strategically position ourselves and how we articulate our vision of an environmentally just world
Be responsible for day-to-day communication work in close collaboration with content specialists, including writing content such as press releases, newsletters, website and social media messages and leaflets

Coach, support and inspire colleagues to communicate externally, by editing their content and supporting them to find the right voice and platforms
Be responsible for the communication strategy and budget, and safeguard our organisation-wide narrative and communicational consistency

Play a leading role in launching and implementing Both ENDS’ new visual identity and website, both of which are under development and expected to be launched this year

Proactively reach out to Dutch and international press and media outlets to build relationships and secure coverage for our work, serving as the primary press contact person for inquiries and interviews
Be responsible for coordinating the development of our annual report

What You Bring

We are looking for someone who rolls up their sleeves and gets things done, together with our team, with the following profile:

Proactive and hands-on mentality
Proven track record of working on global environmental justice struggles, local realities and communicational needs of international NGOs

Proven ability to translate complex information into engaging, persuasive messages
Broad experience in communication, including editing, strategy development, social media, press relations, and staying on top of trends and developments in the field

Connector who enjoys coaching colleagues on their communication tasks
Experience working in environments with multiple interests and stakeholders
Experience in multicultural and international settings, engaging with partners in the Global South and stakeholders across different cultural, political, and geographic contexts

Experience with basic graphic design tools is an advantage
Full professional fluency in written and spoken English and a good command of Dutch (or willingness to develop this). Additional languages are a bonus

What Both ENDS Offers

A varied role in an informal, international working environment in Utrecht
A gross starting salary between €3,567 and €5,718 (based on a 38-hour week), depending on education and experience

A 12-month contract for 32 hours per week
Strong secondary benefits, including a contribution-free pension, full reimbursement of commuting costs, and a home working allowance

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How to Apply

Excited? Send your CV and cover letter (combined in one PDF) to Joke Pisters at sollicitatie@bothends.org by Friday, 3rd April. For more information and to apply online, visit this link.

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Note: Applicants must reside in the Netherlands, hold a valid residence and work permit, and provide references. Upon hiring, a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and signed Code of Conduct will be required. Personal data will be deleted within four weeks after the closing date.