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15 February 2012-  program manager – private sector fundraising, ICRC Geneva

(in French):

Votre mission

Contribuer au financement des activités du CICR par un apport provenant des contributions de ménages privés par l’envoi d’appel de fonds postaux (mailings), et autres outils de promotion marketing permettant d’augmenter le revenu de ce segment de donateurs.

Votre tâche

Le responsable de programme, qui est directement rattaché au Chef de la recherche de fonds privés aura les responsabilités suivantes:

Elaborer une stratégie marketing visant à augmenter le nombre de donateurs réguliers en Suisse et renforcer le lien avec les donateurs existants

Travailler sur la segmentation de la base de données sur la base d’une analyse produite par un fournisseur extérieur et en collaboration avec la responsable de la base de données

Collaborer avec une agence de communication pour concevoir et développer le plan de développement marketing pour la recherche de fonds auprès du grand public en Suisse

Concevoir le contenu sémantique et iconographique de mailings pluriannuels ou autres imprimés (annonces publicitaires, dossiers thématiques pour événements), rédaction et direction éditoriale

Coordonner la production des mailings et d’autres outils de promotion avec les différents prestataires de services externes (graphistes, agence de communication, imprimeurs), mais aussi internes (opérations, comptabilité et achats, révision et traduction)

Mettre sur pied et coordonner l’organisation logistique des Rencontres de l’Humanitaire (RDH), cycle de conférences pluriannuelles destinés aux donateurs privés du CICR

Suivi, contrôle, évaluation des résultats financiers (en collaboration avec le responsable de la base de données “Donors relationship management” DRM) et de l’impact image des campagnes de mailings, des RDH et autres projets de recherche de fonds

Gérer divers projets de promotion, administration

Deadline: 4 March 2012

Further information >>

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24 January 2012 - Senior Internal Communications Business Partner – Financial Services 

The IAS is seeking a Media Intern, starting early February 2012. The position will be a full-time position, for six months, based at the IAS offices in Geneva, Switzerland. The person selected will be a media relations enthusiast – driven to better media relations, both by developing a robust media database, and thereafter using this to target and develop media relationships. Reporting to and with guidance from the Senior Communications Manager and the Communications Officer, the intern will develop a new media database for the organization, by collating media contacts from a variety of sources as well as launching a self registration option for journalists. Once the media database is well populated the intern will then move on to developing media relationships with journalists, including the drafting and placing of articles. In addition the position will develop materials for the policy and advocacy work of the organization including its ‘Towards an HIV cure’ campaign. The position will also support media relations in the run up to the 19th international AIDS conference, known as AIDS 2012, which will take place in Washington DC in July 2012. It is probable that the intern would be expected to attend this conference. More information on the conference can be found at www.aids2012.org.

Key responsibilities and tasks:
• Developing a new media database for the IAS
• Developing media relationships with key journalists within the HIV sector
• Writing press materials relating to the policy and advocacy work of the IAS
• Supporting the media relations for AIDS 2012
• Compiling the IAS news clippings relating to the IAS
• Managing the IAS media inbox and responding to queries from journalists, suppliers, IAS members, conference participants and other interested parties

The following skills and qualifications are essential: Fluent written and oral English language communication skills; Proven ability to write press releases, statements and articles; Ability to work under pressure in an international context; Have meticulous attention to detail including grammar and spelling; Ability to deal with various tasks simultaneously; At least 2 years university-level studies in communications, media or public relations.• Strong computer skills in the Windows environment (particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook);

The following skills and qualifications are advantageous: Some experience helping organize conferences, seminars, workshops, meetings, or other events; French or another UN language; Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care issues.

Period: [Early Feb – August 2012] – An extension may be possible until the end of the year if it is required.
Remuneration: [1,000 CHF per month]

Only candidates with a valid Swiss permit should apply.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to recruitment@iasociety.org by January 31, 2012.

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Key responsibilities and tasks: 

• Drafting texts including fact sheets, biographies and content for the IAS and conference websites
• Liaising with translators, designers and printers to coordinate the timely release of printed materials
• Compiling the IAS news clippings relating to the conference
• Managing the AIDS 2012 media inbox and responding to queries from journalists, suppliers, IAS members, conference participants and other interested parties

The following skills and qualifications are essential: Fluent written and oral English language communication skills; Strong computer skills in the Windows environment (particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook); Ability to work under pressure in an international context; Ability to deal with many tasks simultaneously; Have meticulous attention to detail; At least 2 years university-level studies in communications, media or public relations.

The following skills and qualifications are advantageous: Some experience helping organize conferences, seminars, workshops, meetings, or other events; French or another UN language; Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care issues.

Period: [early Feb – August 2011]
Remuneration: [1,000 CHF per month]

Only candidates with a valid Swiss working permit should apply.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to recruitment@iasociety.org by January 31, 2012.

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16 January 2012 – Press & External Relations Manager, Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)

At the international level, EHL is accredited as an Institution of Higher Education, at university level, by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), USA. In Switzerland it is also recognised by the Federal Council as a University of Applied Sciences (HES – Haute Ecole Spécialisée) for the hospitality professions and enjoys well-deserved international acclaim, due to the quality of its teaching, its multicultural environment (350 staff members and more than 1 800 students from more than 80 countries) and its extensive alumni network.

Your mission : To support global external communication strategy, develop under supervision of the Director of Communications a proactive media plan targeting both domestic and international medias providing them with relevant information/news/stories. Responsible for managing Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) daily contact with media.

Your tasks: Responsible for handling/managing daily media requests; Write, update and deploy key press tools (press kit, press releases, statements, q&a’s, advertorials…) ; Develop and Implement media rules within EHL (PR Guidebook) ; Develop a proactive domestic and international media plan supporting marketing and corporate goals that will drive an increase in positive coverage with relevant business, industry and channel press. May include researching and collecting (alumni, students, professors, etc…) stories and testimonials; Maintain a consistent communication speech throughout all medias ensuring the message is inline with EHL positioning, is consistent and adapted to the target ; Develop content and maintain press section of the EHL website (press releases, news, …) ; Provide management with media monitoring & press actions evaluation (press coverage, press review.) ; Ensure as an internal Business partner, communications assistance, consultation, advice and direction. Coordinate appropriate relay to internal communication channels ; Initiate new press visibility channels (co-branding, barter, round-tables, partnership…) ; Represent the School to our stakeholders if needed (tour of campus, general presentations, conferences,…)

Prerequisite: 
Academic : minimum undergraduate degree in public/media relations
Brevet Federal specialized in PR/Communications
Minimum 7 years working experience in PR/media relations
Writing skills in French/English and German are essential.
Fluent French/English/German
Microsoft Pack Office

For further information >>

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13 January 2012, Communications Officer, EBU Geneva

The Communications officer decides- in collaboration with the Head of Communications- on the appropriate communication methods & means to reach the organization’s objectives.

Profile:

Qualifications: Bachelor Degree subject Journalism, Communication or Marketing

Languages: Excellent written and spoken English and French. German an asset

Professional Skills and Experiences: Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar environment.

Competencies:

Professional and confident communicator with excellent written communication skills (English native speaker).
Ability to handle confidential information with care and discretion.
Well organized with an ability to exercise initiative and work independently, prioritizing own workload in the most efficient way.
Use to working with social media in press and communication activities, as well as in online content.
Knowledge and/or past experience with Web Content Management Systems (e.g. Jahia, Tridion and/or Dreamweaver) and photo optimization software (e.g. photoshop) is desirable
Experience in video production and editing an asset.

Deadline: 20 January 2012

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