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As a member of the UEFA media desk, the Media and PR Coordinator is part of an international media relations
team and participates in the press office’s activities and events, dealing directly with the media by answering
enquiries related to UEFA’s activities and its competitions.

Purpose
– Acting as the media’s point of contact at UEFA, answering media enquiries and preparing necessary statements;
– Organising press conferences, media briefings, interviews and press kits for specific events;
– Producing and delivering daily press reviews and media clippings grouped by topic;
– Taking care of media accreditations for specific events, i.e. the UEFA Congress, UEFA Executive Committee
meetings, press conferences and other meetings;
– Drafting media releases, media information and articles for the internet and UEFA publications;
– Assisting in preparing facts, figures, factsheets, Q&As and news items that can be promoted proactively in the
media;
– Carrying out research, updating and maintaining the media database;
– Coordinating media team logistics.

Requirements
Experience required:
– At least four years of relevant experience in a similar role in an international press office
Education:
– Bachelor’s in journalism, communications or public relations

Languages:
– French / Proficient
– English / Proficient
– Being fluent in another language (ideally German, Italian or Spanish) would be an asset

Additional requirements:
– Knowledge of sport and of football in particular
– MS Office / Proficient

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Traineeship in the internal communication unit, ICRC Geneva

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has an opening for a full time paid traineeship in the internal communication unit in Geneva.

Purpose of the post:

The internal communication unit is facing growing demands for advice on internal communication and with regards to the pertinent use of the intranet. A trainee provides valuable support to the team and contributes to the development of communication tools.

Main responsibilities:

-Contribute to articles and/or interviews for the intranet in coordination with the intranet editor in chief.
-Publish content on the ICRC intranet via the content management system (CMS).
-Help create multimedia content for the intranet (animated videos, video interviews, animated presentations, infographics).
-Help ensure regular publication of the human resources e-newsletter.
-Support organization of all staff meetings and other (on-line) events.
-Support the head of unit in the establishment of internal communication plans for ICRC departments/projects and delegations.
-Contribute to the implementation of these communication plans in coordination with the head of unit.

Training and experience required:
-Bachelor or Master Degree in communications or in a related field.
-Experience in communication or internal communication an asset.
-Experience with online tools such as Prezi, Powtoon etc.
-Experience with content management systems (CMS) an asset.
-Experience in web or graphic design an asset.

Profile and skills sought:
-Fluency in written and spoken English (native an asset).
-Proficiency in French.
-Excellent writing and editing skills.
-Well organized and diligent.
-Good team player.
-Able to work independently and autonomously when required.
-Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Sharepoint etc.).
-Motivated to learn and to develop new skills.

Conditions:
-Paid traineeship
-Length of Assignment : 12 months
-Starting Date : 2nd March 2017 or earlier
-Interested candidates should send their application (CV and motivation letter) to Nicole Engelbrecht (mailto:nengelbrecht@icrc.org) by 09.01 2017

Application files should include the following elements:

-A cover letter in English
-Exact dates of availability
-One letter of reference (English or French)
-A complete CV
-Two additional references (name, function and phone number)
-Only short-listed candidates will be contacted subsequently for interviews. Please be aware that the ICRC is not in a position to cover any related travel or accommodation costs.

NB: Only students or graduates with less than one year’s professional experience (or less than two years as an intern) will be considered

Call for tender: Development of IOC/UNESCO Corporate Website

In the context of IOC’s redevelopment of its communications strategy and tools, we are launching a call for a provider to redevelop the IOC websites to provide a modern, user-friendly, up-to-date homepage and portal to its communities, Member States and the general public. The ultimate purpose is to develop a new, multi-purpose, dynamic, integrated website that is the gateway to IOC’s web presence. This corporate website should offer, at a minimum, the functionalities currently covered by both existing websites.

The providers will also be working in close collaboration with IOC and UNESCO web developers to ensure that there is seamless and integrated connection between the new IOC website and (i) the IOC OceanExpert database management system (currently under redevelopment) and (ii) UNESCO’s public information news and event announcement templates.

Before submitting your proposal, please read carefully the Terms of Reference document and some background information on IOC.

Type of contract: Consultancy. Duration: 2 months.

Deadline: 20 January 2017 (23h59, Paris time).

Submit application to: v.lindoso@unesco.org (following instruction in the Terms of Reference).