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Location: Brussels, Belgium

Starting Date: 1 October 2026

Application deadline: 13 September 2026


The Alliance for Renewable Electrification (Home - The Alliance for Renewable Electrification) is the global industry platform that federates and supports renewable energy companies to win business, shape policy and scale deployment across emerging markets.


ARE operates across Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America & the Caribbean.


The new Communications & Marketing Officer, who will report to the Director of Communications & Marketing, will play a pivotal role in implementing ARE's strategy, with a focus on implementing our events, growing the ARE brand and providing services to our members.


Main Responsibilities

Communications & Brand

  • Manage ARE's social media channels
  • Lead B2B communications for ARE's projects, events, campaigns and webinars
  • Assist in producing the bimonthly ARE Newsletter
  • Support brand positioning efforts and optimise website content for SEO
  • Keep content on the ARE website up to date
  • As ARE's communications function develops, lead active communications efforts, including media engagement, drafting public statements, and supporting ARE's positioning in the sector


Events & Commercial Development

  • Support the organisation of ARE's events — including its flagship event (ARE Energy Access Investment Forum in Kenya) as well as other events throughout the year — covering communications and marketing, commercial development, and logistics (e.g. procurement, liaising with service providers and participants, and managing the event platform and participant lists)
  • Develop and sell marketing products (e.g. sponsorships, advertising space, member packages) that generate revenue for the association


Research & Insights

  • Conduct weekly market intelligence research


Team & Administrative Support

  • As the team grows, support the training and supervision of junior staff or interns, based in Brussels or remotely
  • Provide ad hoc administrative support


Profile

  • University degree in event management, marketing, communications, sustainability, or a
  • related field - or equivalent experience
  • Must have the right to live and work in Belgium
  • 4-5 years of experience in a similar role
  • Experience with renewable energy and/or emerging markets, as well as knowledge of the EU, is desirable
  • Proactive mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Available for 1-2 trips to Africa/Asia annually to support on -the -ground activities; occasional additional work travel may be required (less than 10% of working time)
  • Able to deliver clear, concise work even under time pressure
  • English at C2 level is essential; French is strongly desirable, and knowledge of additional

languages is a plus

  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Strong IT proficiency, including WordPress, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;

amiliarity with HTML/CSS is an advantage

  • Basic graphic design skills (e.g. Canva, Photoshop, Affinity)


What we offer

  • A full-time contract, ideally starting in October 2026, remunerated according to the level

of experience, including:

– Meal vouchers

– Eco-cheques

– Health insurance for hospitalisation

– Monthly Brussels public transport subscription

– Work-from-home allowance

– A PC and mobile phone with subscription, which may also be used privately

– The possibility of home office in accordance with our respective policy

– Access to ARE's pillar 2 pension package

  • The opportunity to work within an international and motivated team dedicated to advancing sustainable energy access worldwide
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


How to Apply

If you believe you are a good fit for this role, please send the documents below to

hello@renewelec.org (CC: o.skrypa@renewelec.org), using the subject line format: “Your Application - Communications & Marketing Officer – Name and Surname”:

  • Your CV
  • Your motivation letter
  • One communications material you developed, such as a slide deck, article, digital marketing content, or email campaign sample. The material can be on any topic and may have been created for your studies, personal projects, volunteer activities, or previous professional experience.