Job grade: FGIV
Internal job grade: FGIV
Type of position: Contract agent
Selection procedure reference: EMA/CA/11428
Job title: Communication Officer
Talent Pool: FGIV Engagement, Communication, International and Institutional Affairs
Deadline for applications: 31 July 2026 at 23:59 CET
Salary: 4249,97 Euro (including local weighting) [1] plus benefits
Location: EMA Amsterdam; Netherlands (NL) (relocation to take up duties is mandatory)
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EMA is creating a Reserve List for a Communication Officer to join a collaborative and ambitious team that translates complex scientific work into clear, engaging content that supports public and animal health.
We are looking for someone passionate about storytelling and motivated by the mission of protecting public health through accessible, impactful communications.
In this role, you will help shape strong narratives and translate them into multi-platform content, support public health campaigns, experiment with new formats and help us better understand audiences and trends to strengthen trust in science and empower people to make informed health decisions.
- Support the implementation of communication strategies and initiatives that contribute to EMA’s priorities and address stakeholder needs;
- Plan, produce, coordinate and publish engaging, user‑centred content, ensuring best practices and alignment with corporate messaging and branding;
- Contribute to multi‑channel communication campaigns, including co‑creative initiatives with stakeholders and evaluation of impact;
- Deliver day‑to‑day communication activities, including research, drafting, review and publishing tasks, monitoring trends and performance, and reporting insights for evidence‑based decisions.
Link to the role description of the Communication Officer outlining generic duties and responsibilities.
Apply if you meet these eligibility criteria:
To be eligible for consideration for this position, you are required to meet the following general and specific eligibility conditions:
General conditions:
- Enjoy full rights as a citizen of a European Union Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway;
- Have a thorough knowledge of English (at least level C1) and a satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the European Union (at least level B2);
- Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service.
Specific conditions:
General Condition 1 and Specific Condition 1 will be verified firstly based on the application form and then you will be required to provide documentary evidence at the interview stage. Failure to present these documents may result in the disqualification from the selection procedure.
Only eligible candidates will be assessed by the Selection Committee.
Experience:
- At least 2 years relevant professional experience to the roles and responsibilities outlined in the vacancy notice;
- Professional experience from a communication role in an English-speaking communication environment, ideally in a regulatory, medical or scientific field and in an international context;
- Experience of and knowledge of good practices in one OR more of the following areas:
- web editing and management;
- media relations;
- social-media management.
Skills and knowledge:
- Writing skills in English, with a proven ability to rework complex concepts into clear, organised and engaging content;
- Proficient in MS Office suite.
Competencies You Need to Have:
Sub-family competencies:
- Understanding business context Intermediate
- Corporate communication Advanced
- Applied knowledge Intermediate
Grade competencies:
- Adaptability and agility Intermediate
- Coping with pressures and setbacks Intermediate
- Analysing and problem solving Intermediate
Core competencies:
- Ethics and integrity Intermediate
- Team collaboration Intermediate
- Customer centricity Intermediate
- Results orientation Intermediate
- Communication Intermediate
- Cross-cultural sensitivity Intermediate
- Continuous learning and self-development Basic
For more information about definitions of competencies and associated proficiency levels, please refer to the EMA Competency Framework.
These are considered as Nice to Have:
Experience:
- Applying a range of communication tools and methods, such as social media platforms, influencers, articles and speech writing, video, and AI-supported content creation tools, in a professional context;
- Monitoring communication performance metrics and preparing basic analytics summaries to inform evidence-based content planning;
- Working in a multicultural environment.
Skills and knowledge:
- Knowledge of science communication principles;
- Knowledge of EU pharmaceutical legislation.
Selection procedure timelines
Deadline for applications
estimated 21 - 22 September 2026
estimated 07-09 October 2026
Selection process
Only eligible candidates (see eligibility criteria) will be assessed by the Selection Committee.
Suitability and qualifications of eligible candidates will be assessed against the assessment criteria and competencies in different steps of the selection procedure.
Note: Candidates who fail any assessment linked to any Need to Have requirement, Sub-family competencies, Grade specific competencies and Core competencies at any stage of the process are disqualified, despite getting points on other criteria.
Before the start of the selection procedure, it is decided which criteria and competencies will be assessed at each stage of the process. Certain criteria / competencies will be assessed / scored only for shortlisted candidates during interviews (and/or tests). Please consult the Careers at EMA - Guidance on selection and recruitment (section 1.3. selection procedure) for an overview of the criteria and competencies assessed at each stage of the process.
Shortlisting
In order to allow the Selection Committee to carry out an objective assessment of all candidates in a structured way, as part of their application, all candidates must answer the pre-defined set of questions based on Need to have criteria and Sub-family competencies.
The Selection Committee will decide to limit the number of candidates invited to the next stages. Please consult the Careers at EMA - Guidance on selection and recruitment (table on section 1.3.6 Preliminary and final assessments) for an overview of the thresholds.
Assessments
Next steps of selection will include a preliminary assessment. Most assessments will be conducted remotely (i.e. Webex/Teams, remote test, etc.). All assessments are based on the assessment criteria listed in this vacancy notice.
Shortlisted candidates will participate in personality assessments (e.g. SHL occupational personality questionnaire OPQ32) to assess their Core competencies (pass score is 26 out of 100 points and above). In addition, selected Core competencies may be assessed throughout the process.
Furthermore, motivation and overall fit for the job and knowledge of EU relevant to the role may be assessed.
Please consult the Careers at EMA - Guidance on selection and recruitment (section 1.3.3 selection procedure) for an overview of the criteria and competences assessed at each stage of the process and the type of assessment tools used.
Reserve list and/or job offers
The aim of this selection procedure is to create a reserve list of qualified and suitable candidates. Each candidate having reached the final step of the selection procedure will be notified via e-mail whether she/he has been placed on the reserve list, and relevant Talent Pool. Candidates should note that the placement on a reserve list and/or Talent Pool does not guarantee an employment offer.
We strongly encourage that candidates do not apply for the vacancies that are at the same grade and the same subfamily as the Talent Pool they have been placed on, as this will not improve their chances of being considered for a vacant post within the Agency.
When a vacancy becomes available, candidates on the reserve list may be contacted for an additional interview.
More information about selection and recruitment (including administrative complaint procedure) at the EMA is available at our careers website.
Conditions of employment
In principle, the Agency offers a five-year renewable contract. Contracts of a shorter duration may be offered to the candidates.
The successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Netherlands to pick up duties.
[1] The local weighting adjusts salaries to the cost of living in the Netherlands compared to Brussels. The current weighting for the EMA's location in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is 113.2. Please consult the Eurostat and Commission websites for more information on weightings.
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