Communication Section Leader Io0739

Fusion, the nuclear reaction that powers the sun and the stars, is a promising long-term option for a sustainable, non-carbon emitting global energy supply.

The ITER Organization (IO), based in the southern France, welcomes best talents who can together prepare the way to this new energy in a truly multi-cultural work environment.

As the IO attracts and retains people coming from a vast array of different backgrounds and cultures, discrimination and exclusion cannot be tolerated. The IO believes it is our diverse perspectives and background that gives unique strength and value to the ITER mission, regardless of race, member nation, gender, religion, status, sexual orientation, or disability - all are welcome and respected at ITER.

ITER CARE Values (Collaboration / Accountability / Respect / Excellence):
We perform our work with care, we care for the well-being of colleagues, our families and ourselves, and we care about the health of the planet for generations to come. CARE drives our work and our behaviors at ITER.

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**Application Deadline**: 22/06/2025

**Department**:Office of the Director-General

**Division / Program**:
**Section / Project**:
**Job Grade**: P4/P5

**Language Requirements**:Fluent in English (written & spoken)

**Contract Duration**: Initial Employment Contract up to five years with possibility for extension

**Overview**

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity at the heart of an ambitious fusion energy project? Join us as **Communication Section Leader, within the Office of the Director-General** where your goals will include:

- **Leading a team** of ITER Organization (IO) Communication staff, assigning priorities to achieve objectives.
- **Managing and developing** communication policies and strategies to optimize ITER’s external image, internal work environment, and working relationships with key stakeholders.
- **Building engagement** and public understanding of the ITER Project as a collaboration opportunity and global innovation program aimed to make fusion part of a future sustainable energy solution.
- **Fostering an ITER-wide Project culture** built on shared values, common goals, collaboration and delivery on commitments.
- **Demonstrating to key stakeholders** that ITER is returning a strong value on their investment, making progress despite challenges, with effective project management and full transparency.
- The Communication Section aims to develop and implement strategies for effective external communication, internal communication, and communication with ITER partners and stakeholders, which are in line with Project Strategy; and aims to enhance ITER’s external image by elevating public understanding of fusion energy, raising awareness of the ITER Project, and showcasing ITER construction and manufacturing progress._

**Key Duties** & Responsibilities**

**Primary Responsibilities**
- Develops, plans and implements the ITER communication policy and strategy, monitoring emerging innovative communication trends and adjusting strategies and tools as needed to ensure effective measures of communication for key messages to prioritized target audiences.
- Provides inclusive and effective leadership for the Section, ensuring team members are performing their assigned duties well, are motivated, and are developing their skills and experience for the benefit of themselves and the Project.
- Proposes, implements and monitors the annual communication plan and budget;
- Represents the IO at external exhibits and presents at key conferences, in addition to internal meetings, conferences, and events, whilst acting as spokesperson for the IO.
- Contributes and provides expertise regarding crisis communication as required in close collaboration with the Safety and Quality Department and the Director-General.
- Reviews and approves IO printed and digital communication material, public website, and social media presence ensuring close supervision of content for IO press releases.
- Oversees ITER’s internal communication channels, including intranets, digital screens, newsletters, etc., to maintain high internal awareness of project progress, including periodic staff events and celebrations.
- Develops and maintains networks of high-level media contacts as well as with relevant international institutions and other groups.

**Additional Responsibilities**
- Oversees ITER’s local outreach activities, including contributing to institutional public relations as nuclear operator.
- Promotes coverage of ITER on traditional and social media of priority issues, major events, and project progress.
- Advises the DG, senior managers, the Communication team, and other staff on public affairs issues, methods, element of languages and approaches.

**_Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the staff member may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above primary responsibi