Communications and Project Coordination Consultant (Freelance, 30h/week, flexible schedule)

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Starting date: October 2025

Duration: 9 months (with strong potential for extension)

Location: Remote (based in Spain)

Tasks and Responsibilities

Project Management and Coordination

• Support day-to-day project management, including planning, monitoring timelines, and ensuring deliverables are met.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to align activities and facilitate collaboration.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, and presentations.

Communication and Dissemination

• Create and manage communication channels (websites, social media, newsletters) to increase reach and visibility of SDSN’s impact.
• Produce engaging digital and visual content (e.g., reports, videos, social media campaigns, promotional materials, factsheets).
• Draft blogs, for external outreach.
• Compile and report on communication and dissemination metrics.

General Support

• Assist with organizing engaging online and hybrid events.
• Produce creative and design materials (e.g., logos, templates, banners, presentations).
• Undertake additional tasks as needed.

• 1-2 years prior experience in project coordination and in communications (experience with international or EU-funded projects such as Horizon Europe, Erasmus+ is highly valued).
• Bachelors or Masters degree related to communications, public relations, or international affairs.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills. Spanish or other European languages are an advantage.
• Experience in monitoring and analyzing communication performance, including social media metrics, website analytics, and dissemination KPIs.
• Familiarity with European affairs and a keen interest in sustainable development.
• Strong digital skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, social media platforms, WordPress).
• Experience with Zoom, Mailchimp/Brevo, Adobe Suite, Canva and other similar tools.
• Ability to work in multicultural environments.

• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
• Flexibility to respond to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach. 
• Autonomy.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work within a multicultural team spread across different locations.

Working Arrangements

• The assignment is home-based/fully remote, with no requirement for physical presence at office premises.
• This position is for candidates based in Spain only.
• The consultant is expected to dedicate approximately 30–35 hours per week, with flexibility in structuring working hours.
• Working hours can remain flexible, ensuring availability for key meetings as required.
• The consultant will report to the SDSN Project Manager, who will provide overall guidance and supervision.
• Regular progress updates will be shared through agreed communication channels.

Payment

The overall payment for the 9-month period will range from € 20,000 to € 28,000 (depending on experience and qualifications).

Application

Interested candidates should submit (1) a CV in English and (2) one or more work samples (written content, visual materials, or campaign examples). 

After the initial screening process, selected candidates may be invited to provide:

• Motivation letter describing the consultants interest in this role, as well as experience with communications and project coordination.
• 2-3 references
• Salary expectations

After this, shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Networks Team for an interview.

We are looking forward to your application!

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, SDSN is not in a position to provide individual feedback.