Senior Communications Officer – International AIDS Society (IAS) Geneva

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world’s largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries.

IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic.

Details of Employment: 

The Senior Communications Officer position will be based in Geneva, Switzerland and report to the Senior Manager, Communications. The position is full-time and open-ended to start as soon as possible.

Purpose of the Position: 

The incumbent will play a senior role in the communications team, leading the strategy, writing and content production for the organization. We are looking for a savvy, seasoned, strategic communicator with a strong understanding of the scientific and political field of the HIV/AIDS and/or global health space.

Main Responsibilities: 

  • Lead development of IAS content, including op-eds, blogs, speeches, press releases and publications
  • Generate compelling content that can be used across all channels and platforms to highlight IAS’ membership work and perspectives
  • Provide leadership guidance, policy analysis, briefs, and strategic guidance to advance the IAS programme and advocacy portfolio
  • Guide and execute communications strategies that support and advance the work of IAS
  • Stay up to date on relevant political and research shifts in the field to navigate and position the IAS appropriately
  • Manage editorial planning and prioritization across all IAS departments, including all IAS programmes and conferences
  • Translate highly scientific materials to be easily understood across audiences, including development of key messaging
  • Write, edit and manage internal approvals of communications content, including press releases, statements, emails, blog posts and publications
  • Manage media monitoring and reporting to identify opportunities, track communications impact, and support overall brand management of IAS
  • Manage relationships and agreements with external partners and suppliers while maintaining timelines
  • Develop and manage external relationships and partnerships for strategic communications and marketing activities
  • Oversee all media logistics for IAS conferences, including media registrations, press conferences, media briefings, speaker outreach and on-site management
  • Support media relations, contacts management, outreach lists and media materials
  • Support social media content development in collaboration with the IAS Digital Producer.

Academic Qualifications: 

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in communications, journalism, public policy, public health or related field or a first-level university degree in combination with communications experience.

Work Experience: 

  • Advanced experience working on communications, policy and/or advocacy in HIV/AIDS research or global health more broadly
  • Background working on scientific research issues
  • Experience leading communications efforts for high-level events
  • Demonstrated experience working in an international context.

Skills/Competencies: 

  • Must have a firm understanding of the HIV/AIDS and/or the global health landscape
  • Technical and scientific knowledge of HIV/AIDS is a strong plus
  • Comfortable presenting to leadership and public audiences about the communications work of the IAS
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills; a demonstrated ability to create persuasive and clear communications in all forms, for a variety of audiences
  • Strong organizational skills, coordination skills and ability to multi-task
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail and tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of relevant international and domestic broadcast media, a keen sense of what makes and shapes the news, and the ability to make well-informed decisions in targeting appropriate media outlets and reporters
  • Stress tolerance and resilience, ability to work under pressure with multiple and shifting priorities
  • High-energy self-starter who can operate with minimal supervision but also knows when to ask for counsel
  • Ability to work well as a team member, as well as work independently.

Languages: 

  • Native English or full professional proficiency is a requirement
  • Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

How to apply: 

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, to recruitment@iasociety.org. The applications will be selected on a rolling basis. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IAS employees are evidence-based, human rights-focused, inclusive and accountable partners in the HIV response. Candidates should display genuine commitment to IAS values (learn more here).

The IAS is committed to recruiting and sustaining a skilled, effective, diverse and gender-balanced secretariat, and to the greater involvement of people living with HIV (GIPA) in all aspects of its work.

People living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply.

By | November 22nd, 2017|Careers|0 Comments

Communications Internship – The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) Geneva

The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) is recruiting for a full-time 6-month internship, starting in January 2018, under the guidance of the Head of our Communications Department.

The Communications Intern will provide support to the Communications Department across their various project streams ranging from publications, media relations, events and research.

Responsibilities will include: 

– Provide support for the development of communications material for the Global Report on Internal Displacement

– Provide support to evaluate media coverage and develop media contacts

– Provide support on the development of materials for IDMC’s 20th anniversary

– Do research and drafting of content for IDMC materials and website as required

– Provide logistics support for launch events

– Provide support for our social media platforms – developing draft entries etc.

– Coordinate IDMC global calendar up to date by liaising with departments

– Disseminate IDMC research and reports as required

– Do research to add new information to IDMC‘s comms partner database

– Provide administrative support and process invoices to the head of department

– Take notes as required at meetings as agreed with the head of department

See the full advert at http://internal-displacement.org/about-us/vacancies/

Closing date; November 30, 2017

By | November 22nd, 2017|Careers|1 Comment

Communications Manager/Campaign Communicator-UNI Global Union, Nyon

UNI Global Union is the voice of over 20 million service sector workers around the world. Working with our affiliated unions, UNI represents workers in over 150 countries in industries such as the cleaning & security, commerce, finance; telecommunications and IT.

Our mission is to build power for working people in our sectors through growing strong unions. Our “UNI Breaking Through” strategy is our plan to organise the global service sector workforce and ensure respect and dignity in the global workplace.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Manager/Campaign Communicator (CM/CC) to join our communications team based in our office in Nyon, Switzerland. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role for a national union and speak and write fluent English as well as (preferably) either Spanish or French.

The CM/CC will focus on strategic communications and high impact media relations to help UNI promote its message and win campaigns.

The CM/CC will write website articles, campaign materials, updates to social media and press releases as well outreach to journalists and bloggers. The successful candidate will also work with our web programmer, videographers and graphic designers to produce compelling and persuasive multimedia campaign materials.

The CM/CC reports to the Director of Communications and will work closely with UNI SCORE (Strategic Campaigns Organising Research and Education) and other UNI departments on particular campaigns.

UNI Communications is a small and dynamic team so flexibility is essential. Along with campaign communications duties, the CM/CC will be asked to contribute to basic communications team tasks and carry out administrative duties essential to the smooth running of the department.

Responsibilities
Developing effective messaging for campaigns under the supervision of the UNI Director of Communications and the other heads of departments
Writing and editing copy for the UNI website, leaflets, press releases, emails, web and social networking as well as other campaign communication documents
Write op-eds and contribute to speech-writing for senior UNI team
Ensuring the UNI website and social media promotes campaigns effectively
Devise, develop and innovate social media strategies, including online activism, as part of the overall communications strategy
Contributing to and/or overseeing production and promotion of campaign communications materials created by UNI staff, including manuals, newsletters and petitions
Working with policy, creative and technical people internally and externally to create videos, images and layouts for campaign materials
Soliciting community-generated content and video as campaigning tools
In co-ordination with other communications team members run and operate UNI’s television studio andits UNI TV YouTube channel
Providing administrative support to the department

Competencies
Experience of running communication campaigns for unions
Ability to write and communicate in English to a high professional standard
Knowledge of other languages a distinct advantage
Experience of writing press and publicity materials, including opinion articles
Specific knowledge of using and developing social activism tools with an emphasis on innovation
Knowledge of video filming and editing or demonstrable aptitude to learn
Strong administrative skills

The person may be moved to other departments within the office. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The successful candidate will be expected to move to Nyon and to take up the position as soon as possible after the interview.

Any candidate wishing to apply should complete the application form (available from www.uniglobalunion.org/jobs) and return it with a recent colour photo and other relevant information to:

Colin Medland, Head of Operations, UNI Global Union Email: jobs@uniglobalunion.org

Deadline for applications: 09.00am, 28 October 2016

By | September 28th, 2016|Careers|0 Comments

PR Manager, GlaxoSmithKline Nyon

Details: 
As a PR Manager based in Nyon, you will be part of the Category Communications & Content team with the responsibility for leading the development of earned media & content strategies that will be delivered in-market to drive awareness, revenue and equity for Consumer Healthcare’s brands.
You will provide a high level of credibility, and strong interpersonal skills, in order to champion the role of earned media with senior stakeholders.

Your responsibilities include in detail:
• Working as part of the Category Organisation, this role will interface with a high number of internal and external stakeholders including senior management and be required to work in a highly matrixed environment
• Building close relationships with local markets to ensure that all campaigns are relevant and impactful and aligned to the brand positioning
• Working with Brand Managers/Directors to embed PR into the marketing mix, securing the relevant budget to support the activity representing PR at brand planning sessions
• Driving proactive media relations skills. Experience of effective issues and crisis management, experience of creating and implementing brand communications campaigns and the ability to lead the business as part of leadership team
• Managing the approvals of all PR materials and toolkits with internal stakeholders and through the formal approval processes (CRC)
• Ensuring the activation of earned media within priority markets, briefing on the PR campaign concepts, deploying the toolkits, tracking performance against global KPIs and evaluation of results globally
• Partnering with Consumer Relations to effectively monitor media and consumer conversations to identify relevant insights, trends and opportunities to capitalise on or inform future strategy and plans
• Partnering with Content and Digital colleagues to ensure synergy and alignment on all plans across the marketing touch points and identifies opportunities to drive stronger execution
• Advising GSK Corporate channels of brand plans to identify relevant opportunities to maximise awareness on GSK owned channels
• Partnering with Global Internal Communications to identify relevant product activities to leverage internally, providing relevant materials and approving messaging/content
• Building and retaining strong relationships with regional communications colleagues to deliver activation plans to support the global campaigns

As a successful PR Manager, you have a strong experience of working in a global organization with varied cultures, with proven ability to manage global brands at a central and local level. Further you have demonstrated ability to influence and manage others within a matrix organization.

Furthermore you display the following qualifications and competencies:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within an FMCG environment on a similar role
• Excellent networker with ability to build trusted relationships and partnerships with stakeholders at a strategic level, advising senior management
• Strong ability to build close relationships with local markets
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated team person with excellent solution orientation and social skills, service orientation and dedication
• Tenacious and persistent with high personal accountability
• Great abilities in building strong and trustful relationships with your colleagues and act as well as guidance and coordinator
• Cultural awareness and ability to work across different business units
• English fluency is mandatory

For further information and to apply>>

By | September 27th, 2016|Careers|0 Comments

Communication Manager – Trafigura Foundation Geneva

Description
Trafigura is one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and logistics houses. Our business is advancing trade for a growing array of customers and counterparties around the world. The Trafigura Foundation (see www.trafigurafoundation.org) was established in November 2007 and acts as the Group’s philanthropic arm. Similarly, the Puma Energy Foundation (est. 2013, see ww.pumaenergyfoundation.org) plays a comparable role towards the Puma Energy company, partially owned by Trafigura. Managed by the same team, both foundations work in very close interaction with the employees of the Group, in line with the ambition to nurture an informed, participatory connection between our people and the communities in the countries where we operate. The foundations also encourages the involvement of our staff in community-oriented initiatives, in particular through its Matching Funds scheme and the network of Charity Committees in our main offices.

Main Purpose
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communication Manager defines the communication strategy for the Trafigura Foundation and the Puma Energy Foundation and ensures the timely and effective production and distribution of all communication materials. S/He makes sure the foundations’ on- and offline publications are at all times aligned with the foundations’ activities and philosophy. S/He defines, organises, plans and supervises all activities relating to the preparation, production and distribution of both Foundations’ communication materials.

The scope of the Communication Manager’s activities covers both external and internal communication and covers all identities under which or on behalf of which the foundations operate (i.e. Trafigura, Puma Energy, Impala and any other subsidiaries of the Trafigura Group). S/He supervises foundations-specific media-related activities, whilst maintining a close collaboration with the Head of Media Relations, due to the obvious interactions between the foundations and the corporate entities.
Limited duration contract of 6 months initially, with a possibility to extend until 30th September 2018.
70% job (with possible fluctuations over time), located in Geneva;
Preference will be given to candidates already residing in the wider Geneva area;
Highly competitive social benefits package;
Start date as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities
Manage communication for the Trafigura Foundation and Puma Energy Foundation
The foundations’ communication strategy – external and internal – and plans are implemented as per yearly objectives and reviewed as and when necessary.
Both foundations’ websites are regularly updated with new stories, facts, figures and photos or videos.
Internal communication solutions are delivered (newsletters, announcements, ad hoc news bulletin…).
Both foundations’ annual reports are produced and distributed by early Q2 of the following year.
Communication materials (videos, photos or else) are produced based on opportunity, either by the foundations or by third parties under our supervision.
Information, copy and visuals for Trafigura and Puma Energy’s corporate communication needs are provided (Sustainability Report, Responsibility Report, websites, ‘Puma Connect’ internal e-newsletter, ‘Trafigura World’ internal magazine).
Whenever necessary, potential outsourced services may be sought and submitted to the Executive Director.
The Communication Manager may engage with external suppliers as required to ensure appropriate, timely and professional provision of required support services (e.g. copy-editing, graphic design, photography and video production

Ensure consistent, vibrant brand image and consistency for the foundations
All communication materials comply with the respective visual identity guidelines.
Templates and brand guidelines for all collateral are created and used by all staff and suppliers.
Photo library is maintained and updated.
All copy, photos and logos used by third parties to describe the foundations are provided, checked and approved.
NGO partners receive support and materials for their communication about the foundations.
The correct implementation by the foundations’ grantees of the contractual requirements with respect to highlighting or acknowledging the foundations’ support is being regualry verified and, if required, corrected.
Whenever necessary, briefings, background papers and/or editorial support when foundation spokespersons are being interviewed or required to deliver a speech are produced.
Press and media released are produced and disseminated in close coordination with the Head of Media Relations for either Puma Energy or Trafigura.

Education
Educated minimally to the equivalent of a university level 4 to 5 years education post-18 years (or relevant experience).
Native-level fluency in English and French (reading, writing and speaking).
Ability to read, write and speak in Spanish desirable.
Full proficiency in Windows suite of software, and well as in usual web-management instruments.

Experience
Proven relevant experience (5 years minimum) in a comparable position is a prerequisite.
Previous NGO exposure in the field and/or in headquarters is highly desirable.
A keen personal interest in international humanitarian and/or development issues, and in all aspects relating to corporate strategic philanthropy.

Competences & Skills
Ability to recognise and adapt his/her own style and approach to different cultures.
Ability to manage multiple projects and to multitask effectively.
Capacity to organise him-/herself and others with clear short, medium and long term goals.
Has clear thought processes and the ability to articulate plans and ideas in a fast moving multicultural environment.

For further information and to apply>>

 

 

By | September 27th, 2016|Careers|0 Comments

Communication Consultant, WIPO Geneva

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the global forum for intellectual property policy, services, information and cooperation. A specialized agency of the United Nations, WIPO assists its 188 member states in developing a balanced international IP legal framework to meet society’s evolving needs.

WIPO engages individuals under ICS (Individual Contractor Services) contracts, who are experts in a specific field, as external resources to work in areas such as IP for development, copyright, IP services, translation and strategic projects. An ICS agreement is a non-staff contract and is not subject to WIPO Staff Regulations and Rules.

Objective
To research, organizationally contextualize and implement mechanisms so the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) can increase staff awareness and knowledge of the safety and security services, so as to foster an inclusive and robust organizational security culture. Further this role will adhere to the mandate, requirements and ethos of WIPO and remain compliant with relevant United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) standards.
Profile

Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communications, journalism, business administration, political/social science or international relations.
A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience in communications, advocacy and/or public relations at an internationally mandated organization (UN, IO, GO, INGO). These attributes may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Work Experience
A minimum of three (3) years with an advanced university degree (five (5) years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in UN, IO or INGO is required. Alternate experience in a governmental development agency.

Program Management/Leadership
A minimum of two (2) years of progressive advancement reflecting escalating responsibility and work-stream development is required.
Prior experience working within a team environment that share varied backgrounds, experiences and/or profiles.

If you are interested in joining WIPO as an individual contractor and meet the requirements of the position, we encourage you to apply. The deadline is October 6, 2016.

For complete details on the vacancy and submission of application, please log on to https://wipo.taleo.net/careersection/wp_03/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

By | September 27th, 2016|Careers|0 Comments

New jobs online

A few new positions have been posted to the careers page:

Senior Manager, Global Shapers Media and Communications, The World Economic Forum, Geneva

External Communications Lead, Marketing, Cargill, Geneva

Marketing & Communications Manager, Badenoch & Clark in Geneva  

Best of luck to potential candidates!

By | September 10th, 2013|Careers|0 Comments

New jobs online

New jobs have been published on our careers page:

Senior Corporate Communications Executive, Firmenich  – 6 months assignment – Geneva
Web Officer, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Geneva

Good luck!

By | June 20th, 2013|Careers|0 Comments

New career opportunity in Geneva

Head of Unit, Marketing and Internal Communications at the ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral and independent humanitarian organisation. This exciting new full-time vacancy is at its Geneva headquarters. Deadline for applications: 27 October 2010.

Those interested in applying should refer to the www.icrc.org website for details and for information on how to apply.

Further details are also available on the GCN Careers page.

Good luck!

By | October 8th, 2010|Careers|0 Comments