Digital and Innovation Consultant – Geneva Canton – 70%

(job posting in French)

L’office cantonal des systèmes d’information et du numérique (OCSIN) élabore et concrétise la stratégie des systèmes d’information et de communication de l’administration cantonale ainsi que la politique de sécurité de l’information. L’OCSIN esquisse les contours de la politique du numérique du Conseil d’Etat, visant à faire du canton un acteur important de la transformation de notre société, induite par l’essor du numérique. En savoir plus sur “Genève numérique”.

La mission du Genève Lab est d’accompagner l’administration genevoise dans sa transformation à l’ère du numérique. Le numérique est compris ici dans une perspective large incluant notamment des manières de faire qui n’ont pas encore toujours trouvé leur place dans l’administration cantonale : orientation usagers, travail en mode collaboratif, pluridisciplinaire et décloisonné, prototypage et itération.

Le Genève Lab accompagne les métiers en informant, en facilitant et en contextualisant l’expérimentation de nouvelles approches ouvertes pour répondre aux besoins des parties prenantes notamment les citoyens et les entreprises.

Dans ce cadre, Genève Lab recherche une conseillère ou un conseiller de direction pour renforcer son équipe.

La ou le titulaire devra notamment :

• Catalyser, développer et promouvoir des démarches d’innovation au sein de l’administration cantonale.
• Accompagner les porteurs de projets de l’administration cantonale dans leur volonté d’innover.
• Concevoir des dispositifs d’innovation pluridisciplinaires et décloisonnés répondant aux besoins des porteurs de projets en intégrant les leviers de l’innovation. Le cas échéant animer et faciliter ces dispositifs.
• Identifier, proposer et réaliser des explorations/expérimentations, avec les offices et/ou les services de l’administration.
• Former aux méthodes d’innovation et aux outils correspondants.
• Initier, concevoir et organiser des événements de sensibilisation s’adressant tant aux collaborateurs du secteur public qu’à la société civile en général.
• Rédiger et publier les communications du Genève Lab sur les canaux de diffusion à disposition (web, réseaux sociaux, etc.).

Votre profil

• Formation et années d’expérience requises:
• Master en sciences informatiques, ou formation jugée équivalente, complété idéalement par une excellente connaissance en lien avec le numérique et les démarches. En cas d’engagement, il est nécessaire de fournir une preuve d’équivalence pour les diplômes étrangers.
• 5 ans minimum d’expérience dans une fonction similaire, de préférence dans une structure d’innovation ou dans le cadre d’une démarche d’innovation.
• Connaissances et compétences spécifiques:
• Compétences avérées en conception de dispositifs d’innovation.
• Capacité de facilitation de groupes de travail et d’ateliers.
• Compétences en animation de réseaux et de communautés.
• Expérience en conduite du changement.
• Compétences personnelles et relationnelles:
• Faire preuve d’esprit d’initiative et d’autonomie.
• Etre apte à travailler en équipe et à résister au stress.
• Faire preuve d’empathie et d’entregent dans une perspective d’orientation usager.

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COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
10 months October 2022 to July 2023
Location: Geneva, Switzerland / Mumbai, India / Remote

The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) is a United Nations-backed public health organisation working to increase access to and facilitate the development of life-saving medicines for low- and middle-income countries. Through its innovative business model, MPP partners with civil society, governments, international organisations, industry, patient groups and other stakeholders to prioritise and license needed medicines and pool intellectual property to encourage generic manufacture and the development of new formulations. To date, MPP has signed agreements with eleven patent holders for thirteen HIV antiretrovirals, one HIV technology platform, three hepatitis C direct-acting antivirals, a tuberculosis treatment and a licence for long-acting technologies.

In 2020, MPP’s mandate was temporarily expanded to include COVID-19 treatments. In 2021 it was expanded further to include the licensing of technology with an initial focus on COVID-19 vaccines and pandemic preparedness. MPP was founded by Unitaid, which continues to be MPP’s main funder. MPP’s work on access to essential medicines is also funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

For more information, please visit our website, https://medicinespatentpool.org/

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
MPP is seeking an external communication consultant to work with the Head of Communications and the communication team at MPP to translate MPP’s new strategy into engaging communications tools and materials and to support the dissemination of the new strategy to MPP’s key audiences. And to develop, write and produce MPP’s 2022 annual report.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
MPP Strategy 2023-2025
• To work from MPP 2023-2025 Strategy to develop external document that sets out the objectives of the strategy, 4 to 8 pages.
• To develop tools that staff can use to explain the Strategy to external stakeholders and supporters, such as PowerPoint, graphics and animations
• Work with graphic designers and other consultants to deliver materials
MPP Annual Report
• To work with the different teams at MPP to revise, develop and write MPP annual report 2022
• To research and write engaging stories that will be included in the annual report to illustrated MPP’s work
• To work with designer on layout and to manage the key steps during the whole process.
• To produce both print and digital versions of the Annual Report
• To undertake other communications assignments that may occur during the period of this consultancy.

Knowledge/Qualifications:
– Experience in developing communication materials with proven ability to translate complex technical information into a story driven, engaging communication content for digital and traditional communication channels.
– Experience in project management with the ability to work with technical experts internally and external providers ( graphist, designers etc.)
– Experience designing and writing annual reports or other written communication material
– Excellent writing skills and the ability to craft communications for different audiences.
– Computer savvy, with successful experience using graphics, animations and other new technologies and innovative communication tools.

Experience (length and nature):
– Five to ten years of consulting experience or applicable communications experience
– Experience of communications in public health setting required.
– knowledge of issues related to access to medicines and intellectual property a plus.
Education and special training:
– University degree in communications, marketing or relevant field

Use of Languages:
– Full fluency in English
– Proficiency in French a plus.

Personal Qualities:
The Communications Consultant will need to demonstrate:
– Organisation skills, autonomy and ability to work within short timelines.
– Proactive approach.
– Ability to work analytically, creatively, and proactively in a problem-solving environment.
– Collaborative and supportive approach to teamwork.
– Sensitivity to different cultures and work styles.
– Demonstrable personal commitment to the public health goals of the MPP.

The MPP respects all individuals regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, HIV status or disability.

If you recognise yourself in this description, please submit your CV and a short proposal setting out how you would approach the project, detailing your fees and availability to recruitment@medicinespatentpool.org including “Communications Strategy Consultant” as reference in the subject line. This position will be closed as soon as the right candidate will be found.

Only short-listed consultants will be contacted.

International Seed Foundation (ISF) seeks a highly-motivated Digital Media Associate (Maternity Cover – 6 months) whose role is to support the ISF communications strategy by implementing the online engagement plan and managing the social media presence of ISF, its activities, and key topics.

This position will be responsible for the successful execution of digital and social media development activities for ISF on a global level. Digital assets include the following: websites, social media, Members Area, Channel World Seed, and others. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in digital engagement, content creation, social media planning, execution, and reporting along with great writing and communications.

This is a part-time role (60%) from 3 January to 30 June 2023 within a small team that can be based remotely and entails some international travel to the World Seed Congress (mandatory) and presence in the office on a need basis. (S)he will report to ISF’s Communications Manager.

KEY TASKS

Campaign management: Work with the Communications Manager to plan and execute online campaigns around key international days and ‘ISF at 100’ celebrations
Social media administration: Monitor and update the ISF social media channels on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn using our preferred social media management platform, Sprout Social. Respond to comments and queries (process of approval to be set with Communications Manager). Provide quarterly reports on key metrics.
Content creation: Support the Communications Manager in designing and producing content in the form of text, audio-visuals (infographics, videos, photos, etc) and other communication tools, including recording at the ISF studio
Targeting: Find ways to scale up our communities and connect with new people. Build visibility.
Social media advertising: Develop ad sets and utilize social media metrics in order to track results, provide recommendations
Social media plan – ISF World Seed Congress 2023: Together with the Communications Manager, draft a social media plan and content calendar for campaigns related to the ISF World Seed Congress 2023
Onsite social media support during the ISF World Seed Congress 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa
Websites: Day-to-day content management using WordPress and coordination with the service provider/developer as needed; upload content on the ISF website and Members Area as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent writing skills (English); additional languages an asset
Knowledge of the agriculture and food sector an asset
Highly creative, visual approach, social media savvy
Knowledge of social media platforms including targeting and advertising
Knowledge of website content management system (CMS), specifically WordPress
Knowledge of photo/video editing and graphic design tools (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, Lumen5)
Experience with social media listening tools (Sprout Social)
At least 2-3 years experience in a related area of work
University degree in communications, marketing, advertising, visual arts, or related fields

HOW TO APPLY

The position will be open until 3 October 2022. Send a resume, sample of previous work delivered, and a cover letter to Francine Sayoc, Communications Manager, International Seed Federation at careers@worldseed.org.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position shall remain open until a suitable candidate has been engaged.

The selected candidate will undergo in-person training and handover with the current post holder, which will take place for 2-3 weeks in December 2022 or January 2023.

Contract period: 3 January to 30 June 2023