This role’s mission is to lead and support multi-channel communication projects to advance the Group’s Employee Engagement, Executive and Headquarter Communication plans.

Reporting to the Group’s Vice President of Corporate Communications, and based in the Group’s Global Headquarters in Geneva, this role directly supports the Group’s strategy and reputation management.

Specific responsibilities include:

Employee Engagement

• Write and edit news to be published across internal channels;
• Manage internal news channels, editorial calendar and daily news publishing;
• Build dialogue through internal social media channels;
• Coordinate quarterly communication packages for targeted audiences;
• Lead logistics and coordination of annual Employee Event.

Executive Communications:

• Support executive blog, ensuring regular news and on-going dialogue;
• Support executive events (internal and external);
• Research and contribute to executive presentations and speeches;
• Coordinate executive video messages working closely with partners.

Headquarters (HQ) Communications

• Support integrated HQ communication plan;
• Coordinate publishing and distribution of Company’s Annual Report and Sustainability Report ;
• Monitor and provide reports on all critical Geneva public issues relevant to company.

Profile:

• Bilingual in English and French, both written and spoken is mandatory, other European languages are an asset
• University degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations or related field
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a Multinational Company’s Communications Department or Agency
• Excellent writing skills, able to create compelling messaging for a variety of audiences (senior executives, employees, customers…) and channels (news, blogs, video scripts…)
• Outstanding presentation skills
• Understanding of digital channels and social media strategies
• Excellent planning and organization skills (proven time management skills)
• Pro-active, autonomous with a good team spirit
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
• Continuous improvement attitude, detail-oriented

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Responsibilities: The Communication Manager:

 Reviews and if need be revises the current IPU communication strategy, including the social media strategy, oversees and coordinates its implementation in collaboration with the various units in the Secretariat; ensures a single coordinated and coherent message from and corporate identity for the IPU; works closely with the President and senior political leaders of the IPU, as well as the heads of organizational units for that purpose; takes direction from the IPU Secretary General; manages the Communication Unit.

 Plans, supervises and manages public information products, advocacy and outreach activities of the IPU, draws up and implements the budget for those activities; leads and directs a team of communication staff, plans and allocates staff assignments, coaches, mentors and evaluates staff;

 Oversees and supports the Web team for the on-going development and maintenance of the IPU Website that serves the needs of parliaments worldwide and is accessible to a wider public; coordinates with a team of colleagues in all organizational units of the Secretariat that will provide input to the website and help ensure it is updated on a daily basis, supervises the IT Officer in order to create synergies between the IT and Web teams; oversees the ongoing development and use of social media by the Secretariat.

 Implements a media relations policy that takes into account the development of social media and provides services to traditional media and assists parliaments in particular on the occasion of major IPU meetings and other activities;

 Coordinates the production of the annual report and other publications on the work of the IPU; writes articles and op-eds for submission to major international dailies and weeklies; major speeches for the IPU President and the Secretary General.

 Acts as spokesperson for the Secretary General of the IPU, chairs press conferences, responds to queries from national and international media and gives interviews upon request on behalf of the IPU Secretary General.

Applications should be received on or before 15 September 2017.

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The Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) is an international organisation with 63 member states. We help our partners achieve good governance of the security and justice sector. We work with governments, parliaments, security and justice providers, international organisations, civil society and media to assist the development of transparent and accountable governance of the security sector.

The Middle East and North Africa Division is seeking a highly motivated and creative person for the following position at its headquarters in Geneva:

Your mission
You will be responsible for editing the content, as well as the maintenance, design and development of the MENA Division’s web and social media activities and products.

Main duties and responsibilities:
Manage web content
Plan, organise and coordinate the work of staff and external experts
Liaise with the technical service providers
Monitor performance and ensure quality of the websites
Develop innovative digital products with our customers
Assist the division in designing and implementing its communication strategy

Your profile
Master’s degree in journalism, communication, business or another relevant area
A minimum of 3 years’ work experience in a similar position
A solid grasp of emerging technologies and social media
Excellent command of English and good knowledge of French
Excellent writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate and manage a small team

Are you interested in joining us? Are you inspired by this position?
Please send your dossier with the reference «WCSE 2017» to opmena@dcaf.ch by 2 August 2017:
a one-page cover letter in English describing your story and what you would bring us
a CV (maximum length 2 pages) the completed DCAF Application Form in attachment/to be downloaded from www.dcaf.ch › About Us › Vacancies › Web Communication and Social media Expert

The Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) is seeking an intern to provide support in its marketing and communications efforts. The successful candidate is a recent or soon to be graduate of an international communications/marketing program, based in Geneva, Switzerland or the surrounding area. They are looking to gain experience in web based marketing and event management and/or create a career in the legal industry.

Beyond gaining invaluable work experience, the role provides the chance to gain a deeper understanding of the legal sector alongside the opportunity to network with some of the biggest stakeholders in the international dispute resolution industry. The team will additionally provide training, guidance and support with the possibility of a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities & Duties include:

• Web-based marketing (E.g. Email marketing using newsletters, templates etc.)
• Event management and promotion
• Marketing database management
• Website content management (ASA, Swiss Arbitration Hub)
• Social media management and content creation (primarily LinkedIn)

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor Degree (Marketing, Communications or Law preferred, but not limited to),
• Previous work experience,
• Service-oriented, courteous and polite,
• Excellent English writing and speaking skills. Other languages a plus,
• Technology-savvy: Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications,
• Familiar with social media strategies/tools and web-based marketing platforms a plus (for content creation – newsletters etc.),
• Event organization and promotion experience,
• Website design and/or administration, Flair for creativity,
• Keen attention to detail in all matters,
• Self-starter: able to take initiative and stay on task, working independently and seeking help when needed,
• Hardworking and dedicated outlook.

Duration: Minimum 6 consecutive months, at 70-100%

Start Date: As soon as possible

Remuneration: While this is not a full salaried position, a modest stipend will be offered. To be discussed.

Location: Geneva, Switzerland. The candidate must have a valid work permit.

Should you be interested, please send your CV and motivation letter to Alex McLin: alex.mclin@arbitration-ch.org.

Position Objective
The primary objective of the position of the Head of Communication is to raise the profile and reputation of FIND as a thought leader, coordinator and innovator of accessible, affordable and
effective diagnostics in low income settings.

He/she is required to understand the landscape of actors in the field of diagnostics in low income countries and must be able to shape and articulate FIND’s responses to emerging issues.
The position requires good management skills to implement a global communications strategy that targets key media effectively and uses high‐quality, scientific communications as its cornerstone, and the ability to produce publications for external audiences.

The position is in charge of a small team in Geneva, managing the writing and placing of scientific articles and publications and the production and use of different tools, notably for digital and social communication.

The Head of Communication reports to the CEO.

Specific Job Responsibilities

Management and planning:
‐ Enhance and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to support FIND’s mission
‐ Lead FIND’s communication operations by determining targeted audiences, identifying channels and developing messages
‐ Manage a team in Geneva, as well as consultants.

Communication coordination:
‐ Draw up and implement the annual publication plan (annual report, regular newsletters, website, leaflets, etc.) in accordance with FIND’s strategy and its scientific
programme achievements in TB; Malaria; NTDs; HIV/HCV; and Fever, AMR and Outbreaks
‐ Champion the role of diagnostics as an essential element in good healthcare through the publication of diagnostics‐related thought leadership materials
‐ Amplify FIND’s messages by telling the story from both FIND’s and our partners’ perspectives
‐ Increase use of and engagement with mainstream and social media to increase FIND’s visibility
‐ Produce articles, editorials for targeted journals/audiences about FIND’s model, the key challenges in the field
‐ Validate and support all major communication efforts
‐ Participate in team leaders’ meetings, coordinate regular global communication meetings with all team members, and ensure coherent approaches throughout a matrix organization.

Media:
‐ Generate hard news angles for scientific & medical journals to raise the profile of FIND’s brand and, through the coordination of proactive press relations by the team, with mainstream news media, and social media
‐ Increase use of and engagement with mainstream and social media to increase FIND’s

visibility
‐ Support media outreach by the team with the necessary range of written materials, such as press releases, e‐newsletters, press packs, movies and other documents
‐ Support liaison offices in developing messaging for regional/local media
‐ Identify key scientific events and opportunities for presentation of the FIND and its activities

Qualifications
‐ 10‐15 years’ work experience in a similar position, with a background in journalism,  communications management, media relations or global health, and ideally with a strong public health background
‐ Master’s  degree or equivalent in communication, public health,science or related field
‐ Rigorous, organized and experienced in managing a team and coordinating a network of multi‐cultural collaborators
‐ Understanding of poverty related health issues in low income countries
‐ Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
‐ Excellent command of written and spoken English as a mother tongue, French desirable, other languages a plus
‐ Good computer skills, especially PowerPoint, Word, design.
‐ Proven track record in strengthening communication around organisations, policies and projects

To apply
Please send a motivation letter, a detailed CV and three references to hr@finddx.org
Deadline to send your application: 21st June 2017
(But don’t wait until the deadline! We will start screening right away and if we find the right person, we will stop searching.)
Please note that only applicants meeting the profile requirements will be personally contacted.
Applications sent by recruitment agencies will not be considered.