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SmartUp – Social Innovation Lab is a non-governmental organisation working to address and solve social challenges in the fields of education, public sector innovation, and climate change.
Through its innovative approach and dedication, the SmartUp team works every day to create a better, different, and more positive world. Made up of ambitious and motivated professionals, the team is always open to welcoming new dreamers and experts who want to work in a pleasant yet challenging environment and who aim to create positive change in their communities and society through their work.
In line with the organisation’s needs, SmartUp is announcing a vacancy to expand its team with a:
Communications Specialist
Your responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing, analysing, and assessing the organisation’s current communication channels.
- Preparing the organisation’s communication strategy for 2026/27, including communication channels, target audiences, and success metrics.
- Implementing the strategy, managing the organisation’s communication channels, and monitoring the effectiveness of the strategy.
- Providing proactive weekly communication regarding progress and any necessary changes or adjustments to the strategy.
- Preparing monthly reports on activities published across social media platforms.
Required skills and qualifications:
- A minimum of five years of experience leading or managing organisational communications.
- Experience in developing communication strategies and operationalizing them through the creation, publication, and management of content across an organisation’s communication channels.
- Ability to establish and monitor success metrics and adjust them based on new findings and insights.
- Excellent communication skills and strong creative writing abilities.
- Proficiency in English and the ability to use it actively in everyday communication.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience supporting civil society organisations or organisations working in social innovation and related fields.
- A completed university degree in communications, marketing, or a related field will be considered an advantage.
Logistical information regarding the position:
- The selected candidate is expected to start work on 1 September 2026 for an initial period of six months, with the possibility of extension.
- The engagement will be formalized through an employment contract.
- The starting salary is MKD 60,000 net per month.
- Working hours are Monday to Friday, eight hours per day, with a requirement to maintain a daily record of completed tasks.
To apply for the position, please submit:
- A résumé/CV in Macedonian and/or English.
- Contact details for at least three professional references, such as previous employers, clients, supervisors, colleagues, or other professional contacts.
Applications should be sent to info@innovationlab.mk with the subject line: “Application for Communications Specialist”.
The application deadline is 5 August 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and asked to complete a short practical assignment. Applications received after the stated deadline, as well as applications that do not meet the submission requirements of the call, will not be considered.
