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Polio Transition Advocacy and Communications Consultant – United Nations Foundation, Geneva

Working closely with GPEI partners, and housed inside the GPEI secretariat at WHO, the consultant will provide advocacy and communications support for polio transition efforts, including:

  • Developing and communicating messages on polio transition priorities, strategies, country and agency level planning process;
  • Increasing awareness and understanding of global stakeholders on GPEI’s efforts to define and mainstream functions required to maintain a polio-free world;
  • Increasing awareness and understanding of global stakeholders on progress, challenges and priorities of country level transition planning; and
  • Engaging a broad range of development partners to better align the transition planning process with broader health and development priorities.

[1] Angola, Cameroon, Chad, DRC, Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia, Sudan, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Working Relationships:

Co-located in the GPEI secretariat at WHO, the consultant will work closely with GPEI partners, including GPEI leadership, the Transition Management Group, the Post-Certification Group and the Polio Advocacy and Communications Team.

Responsibilities:

  • As a part of the GPEI secretariat team, support broader GPEI transition communications and advocacy goals, as defined by GPEI leadership.
  • Support the development of transition-related communications and advocacy materials in line with the GPEI’s Transition Communications Strategy. This will include incorporation of partner data/reports as well as key elements of GPEI’s Post-Certification Strategy (PCS).
    • Partner data/reports will be used to characterize the: 1) impact of polio programs beyond polio essential functions, 2) impact of polio programs on polio essential functions, 3) gaps that will be created by ramp down of polio funding/personnel, etc.
    • Information from the PCS will be used to help inform a broad range of stakeholders about the range of polio essential functions covered by the PCS and the options for their transition.
  • Working with GPEI’s Transition Management Group (including programmatic specialists from the Task Force for Global Health, agency staff and country programs), support the development and dissemination of materials that will be used to help drive government and stakeholder support for country-level polio transition planning.
  • Support implementation of the Transition Communications Strategy, and draw on the strategy to develop and execute a Transition External Relations & Advocacy strategy, in coordination with the GPEI partners and relevant regional and country advocacy groups.
  • Help coordinate stakeholder engagement in polio transition at the global level, including support for information sharing and harmonized messaging on polio transition across the GPEI partnership.
  • Attend global stakeholder engagement meetings and missions to priority countries to help gather material and data for global stakeholder outreach.

Selection Criteria:

  • Advanced university degree in one or more of the following disciplines: communications, marketing, external relations, public affairs/relations, corporate communications, international relations, or international development.
  • At least eight years of combined national and international experience in communications, advocacy, marketing, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Considerable experience developing messaging for advocacy purposes.
  • Experience working in partnerships in the global health and development sphere.
  • Exceptional representational, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Fluency in English (written and verbal).
  • Knowledge of an additional United Nations language (especially French or Arabic) desirable.
  • Ability to travel internationally (approximately 4 trips)

Other Information:

For interested candidates, please submit a resume and cover letter to Holly Greb (hgreb@unfoundation.org).

This position is located at the World Health Organization Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland

By | September 6th, 2017|Careers|0 Comments

Corporate Communications Manager – Firmenich, Geneva

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

For further information>>

By | September 6th, 2017|Careers|0 Comments

IPU – Communication Manager – Geneva

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.

Further information (pdf) >>

By | August 15th, 2017|Careers|0 Comments

Web, Communication and Social media Expert – DCAF Geneva

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

By | July 17th, 2017|Careers|0 Comments

GCN in the news

image by: Geraldo Pestalozzi

Read about our last blogging workshop on Geneva Business News “5 tips on how to become a successful blogger” with our super trainer Leyla Alyanak,  blogger at Women on the Road.

By | July 6th, 2017|News|0 Comments

Request for proposal: IDMC website redesign

IDMC invites companies to make an offer for their website redesign, further information here>>

Deadline for proposals: 31 July 2017.

By | July 5th, 2017|Careers, News|0 Comments

Consultancy: Development of communications strategies and materials for influenza projects

The Global Influenza Programme (GIP) in WHO HQ Geneva seeks to recruit a consultant for the development of comprehensive communications strategies and supporting materials for several areas of work currently underway.Expected start date is 17 July 2017. Contract duration is 5 months. Below is a brief description of the work to be performed:

Activities for the Pandemic Influenza Severity Assessment Tool (PISA)

    1. Develop a comprehensive communications strategy, a strategy for rollout, and a method for evaluating and refining the strategy
    2. Develop a training package for communications officers (at both the global and national level
    3. Develop a website devoted to PISA

Activities for burden of disease (BoD)

    1. Develop a comprehensive communications strategy, a strategy for rollout, and a method for evaluating and refining the strategy
    2. Develop a training package for communications officers
    3. Develop a website devoted to BoD

 Activities for global influenza situation reporting

  1. Develop a comprehensive communications strategy, a strategy for rollout, and a method for evaluating and refining the strategy

 Activities for risk assessment tools

  1. Develop, in consultation with WHO staff and experts, a comprehensive document explaining the currently available risk assessment tools, which tool is appropriate given a certain situation, identification of target groups, and tailored messages to various audiences.

Please see the attached terms of reference for more details on the activities and the expected qualifications.

Interested service providers should submit the following documents to WHOinfluenza@who.int  by 7 July 2017, 23.59h (Geneva time):

    1. CV (for individual contractors) or Company Profile (for institutional applications)
    2. Expression of interest (cover letter) that includes a financial proposal as detailed in the Terms of Reference (pdf).
By | July 4th, 2017|Careers, News|0 Comments

Marketing & Communications Internship – The Swiss Arbitration Association Geneva

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.

By | June 21st, 2017|Careers|0 Comments

Social Media Strategy Masterclass – Impact Hub

 

3 hour workshop & 1 hour follow-up consultation with your trainer, Kathleen Holmlund (sign up here!)

Need to create a social media strategy but don’t know where to start?
Every action you take on your social networks should be a part of an overall communications and marketing strategy for your business or organisation. It may sound daunting, but every post, like and comment you make should be aligned with your organisational values and goals. By taking the time to create and implement a social media strategy you will find that your social efforts and skills will start to blossom naturally.

What is a social media strategy?
Quite simply, it is a summary and action plan for everything you plan to do and hope to accomplish for your business or organisation using social networks. It follows three main stages:

  1. An audit of your social media presence to establish your starting point
  2. Goal setting for how you would like it to look in the future
  3. Selecting the resources and tools you will need to reach those goals

What you will learn
During the workshop, I will take you through the whole process of creating a social media strategy. You will learn how to:

  • Conduct a social media audit
  • Create your social media goals & objectives
  • Create & improve your social profile
  • Get inspiration from industry leaders, peers, competitors, clients, etc
  • Create a content plan and editorial calendar
  • Experiment, track, reflect and adjust your plan

Who should attend?

  • SME business owners
  • Startups
  • Nonprofits & NGOs
  • Marketers & PR practitioners
  • Creative professionals
  • Anyone wishing to start their own business
  • Employees who have to manage social media channels

Pre-Course homework and post-course support

Before coming to the workshop, you will be invited to complete a set of tasks to get the most out of the training. Following the workshop, you will have a 1 hour one-on-one consultation either in person or over Skype. You can use this to review your progress, set some goals or get further clarity on specific areas of social media.

Your trainer & coach: Kathleen Holmlund

Kathleen has worked in the communications field across various corporate and nonprofit sectors for over 18 years. These include consumer electronics, automotive electronics, human rights, climate, business ethics, health and food. She has been developing and executing social media plans for over 10 years and loves being kept on her toes with this fast moving industry. She joined Impact Hub Geneva as a collaborator in Spring 2015, and has since focused her efforts on working with social entrepreneurs, startups and nonprofits who are purpose-driven in making a positive impact in our world. Check out her LinkedIn profile for more information.

Social Media Strategy Masterclass

By | June 14th, 2017|Other events, Professional development|0 Comments

GCN workshop day (9 June 2017) – wrap up

Thanks to all the participants who attended the GCN workshop day on 9 June 2017. A special thanks to the three trainers: Leyla (Giray) Alyanak for her workshop on “The Truth About Successful Blogging”; John Zimmer for his workshop about how to “Ignite your Public Speaking, and John Scotland for his workshop on “Digital Storytelling – Video for Social Media”.

Many thanks also to the photographer Geraldo Pestalozzi for the great images of the event below.

We look forward to seeing you at our summer apero. Stay tuned for the official invitation.

  • GCN lunch seminar 5 Apr 2019 - Personal brand and reputation management: security strategies to keep your identity safe with Stephane Koch

 

By | June 13th, 2017|GCN workshops|0 Comments