Senior Country Communications Advisor

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>Are you a <strong>senior communications specialist</strong> with  experience in the energy world? Then you can take your career to the next level at Statkraft and make a positive impact on our planet and realise the potential of renewable energy. </p><p><strong>Why Statkraft? </strong></p><p>Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. Because in the fight against climate change, renewable energy is the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. </p><p>But there’s more work to be done – that’s why we need you to join our global team in communications and marketing!</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p>Statkraft <strong>has an ambitious growth agenda</strong> and is stepping up on our international communications activities. We are now looking for a<strong> Senior Country Communications Advisor</strong> with broad communications skills and first-hand experience in the energy world. For the right candidate, this is a chance to contribute to the development and maintenance of the global communications strategy and to orchestrate the implementation in collaboration with our local teams across 20 countries. Our local experts in country communications and marketing are looking forward to working with you and will count on your support in addressing common challenges and guideline needs at a global level. In addition to coordinating across countries, you will be a local communications expert yourself: first-hand experience will come from being directly in charge of strategic planning and operational implementation in 3 of our developing European and international markets. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior communications professional who enjoys working holistically and internationally – while keeping their feet firmly grounded in the reality of the countries Statkraft is present in.</p><p>In this role you will:</p><ul><li>Build communication strategies and plans</li><li>Directly support several countries with implementing and scaling internal and external communication means</li><li>Manage a network of country communications managers worldwide, providing tools and guidance</li><li>Measure results and contribute to continuous improvement</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Relevant higher education (Marketing, Communication or similar)   </li><li>Solid experience in developing and implementing country communication strategies  </li><li>Proven track record of managing media relation as well a managing and coordinating internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Leadership skills with an ability to build trust and empowerment across countries</li><li>Strong commercial mindset and proactive problem solver </li><li>Project management experience would be an advantage</li><li>Fluent English language skills. Additional European Language is a plus </li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p>A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:</p><ul><li>Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including Linkedin Learning and inspiring leaderships program like IMD</li><li>The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds</li><li>The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet”</li><li>A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, parental leave and work life balance principles</li><li>Monetary childcare subsidy to support you and your family</li><li>A focus on fun outside of work, supported by various activity groups such as soccer, yoga, sailing, climbing, boxing, cabin rentals, and much more</li><li>Being part of a company proudly certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’</li></ul><p><strong>Challenged?</strong></p><p>For us the ideas of our committed and ambitious colleagues make the difference. If you want to share our passion for renewable energy and be a part of tomorrow’s energy world, please apply through our online application form.</p><p>Please note: Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. We conduct background checks on qualified applicants b