Thomas Behrens is a skilled science communications officer to contribute to a wide range of transformative research projects.
He is a creative, structured, productive and responsible team player, who is most effective in an international communications environment. His focus is on creating and maintaining various digital channels, enhancing science to policy outreach, and supporting research groups from a variety of scientific backgrounds.
Thomas Behrens manages traditional or social media and website channels, he can provide support to key communications projects, policy engagement efforts, and he undertakes day-to-day coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Writing, producing and publishing a variety of digital communications content including but not limited to website and blog articles, videos, microsites and more.
Maintain and enhance social media presence in collaboration with partners, posting relevant content, monitoring channels and regularly compiling statistics.
Support communications engagements in multilateral policy processes.
Help increase visibility in international, national and local media.
Event support – marketing, digital management and logistics.
Personal characteristics
Creative, structured, collaborative personality, comfortable working with a range of international colleagues and external suppliers.
Solutions oriented and flexible team player with a positive “can-do” attitude to work and with a focus on delivery.
Excellent interpersonal skills, and experience of working with artists, media professionals and scientists.
A strong preference in working within an international science environment, that focuses on health, resilience and systems thinking.