Call for experts: EU-Brunei Strategic Engagement Programme

The EU-Brunei Strategic Engagement Programme is part of the European Union (EU)’s wider commitment to enhancing its role as a global actor and strengthening partnerships in South-East Asia, with the overall objective of improving the EU’s role as a strategic partner in South-East Asia by deepening the EU-Brunei Darussalam relationship.

The project’s specific objective is to foster mutual awareness, understanding and appreciation between the EU and Brunei across key thematic areas, including environment, higher education, and security and defence. The programme promotes bilateral dialogue, professional cooperation, people-to-people contact and media outreach.

The programme will involve the delivery of a range of high-profile activities, including:

• EU Ambassadors’ Talks at universities and other venues, combining lectures with sessions promoting scholarships and research cooperation.
• Policy outreach and exchange seminars on topics such as EU-Indo-Pacific cooperation, cybersecurity, gender and human trafficking.
• Cultural and higher education events such as film screenings, exhibitions and European higher education fairs.
• Webinars to promote Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe opportunities.
• A study visit to the EU for Bruneian journalists to build an understanding of EU institutions and media.
• Comprehensive media outreach, including social media campaigns, press conferences and a "Did you know...?" EU-themed post series tailored to a Bruneian audience.

We are looking to identify a Team Leader and supporting experts in the following areas:

• Public and cultural diplomacy
• Policy dialogue and stakeholder engagement
• Higher education and research cooperation
• Event management and strategic communications
• Media relations and content development

To find out the required expertise and experience, and how to apply, please click here.