CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation is an independent organisation that works to prevent and resolve conflicts through dialogue and mediation. Founded in 2000 by Nobel Peace Laureate and former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari, we have since grown to be a leader in the field of international peacemaking.  

CMI is now seeking a Communications Officer to join its Communications and Private Fundraising Team.  

Are you a proactive and independent professional who thrives in diverse environments and enjoys working with a variety of people? Do you excel in a role that blends strategic communications with event production, all while managing multiple projects and stakeholders? If you answered yes, then CMI invites you to apply for the position of Communications Officer in our Communications and Private Fundraising Team. 

We are looking for a communications expert with at least three years of experience, a proven track record in managing communications strategies, producing high-quality content, and coordinating events. If you're ready to contribute to CMI's mission and help increase our visibility and impact, we encourage you to apply! 

Your key responsibilities:  

• Produce larger and smaller events when working closely with internal teams and external partners. 

• Develop and execute multichannel communication strategies to increase CMI’s visibility and impact. 

• Produce high-quality content for various platforms, ensuring consistent messaging that aligns with CMI’s mission and values. 

• Handle project management duties, including budgeting, tracking progress, and reporting on outcomes. 

• Lead collaborative projects involving multiple stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met and objectives are achieved. 

• Network effectively to build relationships that support CMI’s communication objectives. 

What we are looking for:  

• Relevant skills and at least three to five years of practical experience from strategic communications and event production. 

• Excellent project management skills, with a proven ability to coordinate and deliver complex, multi-stakeholder projects. 

• Proficiency in planning, implementing, and optimizing communication strategies. 

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills in both English and Finnish. 

• Experience in content creation for multiple platforms and channels. 

• A highly independent and proactive approach to work, with the ability to make decisions and drive initiatives forward. 

• Strong networking skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships. 

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field. 

• Prepared to travel occasionally. 

• Have a problem-solving, can-do attitude combined with good co-operative skills. 

• Commit to CMI values and principles of neutrality. 

We offer you an opportunity to work in a unique organization in the peacemaking field, with benefits that support your wellbeing such as flexible working hours, hybrid work, occupational health care, lunch benefit and commuter/recreational benefits, as well as travel insurance that includes private travel. CMI’s over 100 experts work in an international environment with our offices in central Helsinki, Brussels and with a global outreach. As a part of the CMI team you will have the opportunity to contribute to CMI’s global mission – “Every conflict can be resolved.”  

The Communications Officer reports to the Head, Communications and Private Fundraising. This permanent position is located in CMI’s office in Helsinki and the preferred starting date is in January 2025 and will be set upon agreement. The position is located in Helsinki and requires a work permit to work in the EU. CMI’s main working language is English. 

To apply for this position, please submit your application including a CV, a motivation letter, and your salary request to our online recruitment system through the link, latest on Monday, 11 November 2024. Please note that we accept applications through our online recruitment system only. Applicants may be contacted already during the application period.    

If you have questions regarding the position, you can contact Kaisa Raitio Head of Communications and Private Fundraising at +358 50 338 9269 during the following time slots: Thursday 31.10.  from 8 to 10 o´clock  and Thursday 7.11. from 15 to 17 o´clock.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Manager Henriikka Talasmo (firstname.lastname@cmi.fi)