Möchten Sie die EWR EFTA Staaten bei der Verringerung sozialer und wirtschaftlicher Ungleichheiten in Europa unterstützen?
Wir suchen eine engagierte und erfahrene Person für die Leitung der Kommunikationsabteilung
(Head of Communication) des Financial Mechanism Office (FMO), dem Sekretariat der EWR und
Norway Grants in Brüssel.
Als Kommunikationsleiter/in führen Sie ein Team von professionellen und engagierten Kommunikationsfachkräften. Gemeinsam mit unseren Partnern in den Geber- und Empfängerländern werden Sie die Chancen hervorheben, welche die EWR und Norway Grants für ein grünes, demokratisches und widerstandsfähiges Europa bieten. Sie unterstehen zudem direkt der Geschäftsführung und sind Teil des Managementteams des FMO.
Durch das EWR-Abkommen ist Liechtenstein wie Island und Norwegen Teil des europäischen Binnenmarkts und trägt via die EWR Grants zur Verringerung der sozialen und wirtschaftlichen Ungleichheiten sowie der Vertiefung bilateraler Beziehungen in Europa bei. Zu diesem Zweck stellen die EWR EFTA Länder den 15 Empfängerstaaten bis 2028 insgesamt 3.2 Milliarden Euro für Projekte zur Verfügung.
Are you a dynamic and highly motivated professional looking to make a positive impact in Europe?
Join our team as the new Head of Communication at the Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) in Brussels.
This position is open to nationals of EEA EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).
About us:
The Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) - affiliated with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) -
carries out the day-to-day management of the EEA and Norway Grants. The Grants are Iceland,
Liechtenstein and Norway’s contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in the European
Economic Area (EEA) and strengthen bilateral relations and partnerships between the Donor States
and the 15 Beneficiary States (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Greece,
Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia). EEA Grants are financed
by the 3 donor countries whereas Norway Grants are financed solely by Norway.
We have entered the new funding period of the Financial Mechanisms 2021-2028 with a budget of 3.2 billion euros. At the same time, we are closing the old funding period of the Financial Mechanisms 2014-2021 with a budget of 2.8 billion euros.
The programmes in the new funding period will focus on these overall priorities:
· European green transition
· Democracy, rule of law and human rights
· Social inclusion and resilience
Why join the FMO?
At the FMO, we offer more than just a job - we offer a stimulating and diverse international workplace with a trust-based culture. Our team of more than 60 employees coming from the EEA region, bring a rich blend of experiences and knowledge to our daily operations. We work closely with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Donor States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), the 15 Beneficiary States and various international partners. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful environment where you can advance your career and contribute to a meaningful European cohesion.
Learn more:
If you`re ready to take on a rewarding challenge and be part of a dedicated team working towards
improving economic and social progress and strengthening cooperation and partnerships in Europe,
we encourage you to apply. For more details about our work and the opportunities we offer, please
visit our website at www.eeagrants.org.
Division: Financial Mechanism Office
Location: Brussels
Category/Level: Grade A5
Type/Duration of Appointment: Fixed-term three years (renewable once if in the interest of the FMO)
Start date: 1 st quarter 2026
Scope:
We are looking for a hands-on, experienced Head of Communication to take a pivotal role in leading
FMO’s communications service.
The Head of Communication leads a small team of communication professionals dedicated to
promoting the opportunities created through the Grants and how we work with our partners for a
green, democratic and resilient Europe.
As Head of Communication, you will have a central role in shaping and delivering the FMO’s communication strategy in close collaboration with the Donor States. That includes ensuring the creativity and quality of the EEA and Norway Grants’ website, FMO’s social media work, online campaigns, publications and events. You will lead the efforts to mainstream communication across all areas of FMO’s work. Your responsibilities include overseeing and supporting communication activities in the Beneficiary States. You will foster collaboration with a wide range of partners and support efforts to increase the visibility of the Grants in the Donor States, among EU institutions and international organisations. This role requires a strategic approach and hands-on leadership to ensure high-quality, timely and creative communication.
The Head of Communication reports to the Managing Director of the FMO and is part of FMO’s management team.
Tasks
We offer interesting and challenging positions in a dynamic and diverse environment and the
opportunity to work in a team of highly qualified people. Salaries and related payments are exempt
from taxation by the EFTA Member States, and as regulated in headquarters agreements, in the
EFTA host states. Depending on the candidate’s family status, benefits and allowances may apply.
For further information on this position, please contact Eva Honningsvåg, Head of Communication,
eva.honningsvag@efta.int, mobile +32 (0) 492 14 8173. For questions related to the recruitment
process, please contact us by email at fmorecruitment@efta.int.
Please note that only applications received via our web tool (https://jobs.efta.int/home.html) will be
considered.
Deadline for submission of applications: 9 November 2025.