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Senior Communications Officer – IEC Geneva

Reporting to the Global Head of Marketing and Communications your tasks include:

• Researching stories about IEC contributions including on major societal challenges (energy efficiency, climate change, Smart Cities, electricity access, etc.) and disseminating them through a wide array of online and offline communication tools, including articles, brochures, blog posts, posters, flyers, web content, presentations, etc.
• Supervising and coordinating the production of such tools, including proof-reading, approval processes, search of high-impact images, tagging, links, etc.
• Developing and preparing media releases as well as building media relations on key topics
• Updating marketing and informational content for IEC websites, blogs, Wikipedia and social networking sites
• Contributing to IEC social media activities on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and other platforms
• Preparing or directing the development of audiovisual and interactive content for use on websites and in social media
• Providing support to improving IEC brand use

-Strong background in communications, ideally with a communication agency background
-English mother tongue
-Degree in journalism or communication/PR
-Knack for writing engaging text including for articles, blogs, internet content, presentations, brochures, marketing materials, tweets, Facebook entries, and so on
-Ability to use of a wide range of modern communication tools, including social media, blogs, Internet, digital media, etc.
-Good project management skills
-Ability to see/address and incorporate different viewpoints with natural diplomacy and good grace
-Good project management skills
-Willingness to work towards sometimes tight deadlines
-Curious, open minded and interested in learning new things
-Easy going, diplomatic with good interpersonal skills – ability to easily integrate into a team
-Self-driven and motivated

Please contact: geh@iec.ch

By GenevaCom| October 5th, 2016|Careers|0 Comments

Geneva Communicators Network Lunchtime Seminar, Friday 14 October 2016,

The Geneva Communicators Network is pleased to announce our next lunchtime seminar on Friday 14 October 2016.

From spokesperson to rockstar
Being a spokesperson is a challenging and risky role. How can you be comfortable, authentic, engaging when representing your organisation or company? Tony Johnston will share insights and practical tips from his career in broadcasting and communications.

Date: Friday 14 October 2016

Time: 12h30 to 14h00
Location: The Swiss Press Club, Route de Ferney 106, La Pastorale, 1202 Geneva.

Fee: CHF 25.- per person includes drinks and snacks – please register online>>

Tony Johnston is an accomplished broadcast journalist with 30 years of TV and radio experience. He is a regular program contributor to World Radio Switzerland and creates media content for international organisations, including Nespresso, Accenture and HSBC Private Bank. Career highlights include; moderating the Sydney 2000 Olympic flame arrival program, broadcasting from the top of an active volcano in the South Pacific and interviewing world renowned business motivator, Robin Sharma. More information: www.tonyjohnston.tv

By GenevaCom| September 29th, 2016|GCN lunch events|0 Comments

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

GCN 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

Thanks to all the GCN members who joined us for our 10 year anniversary celebration at the Chateau des Penthes. With a little luck with the weather we were able to spend the evening on the terrace. Thank you to Antoine Tardy for taking a few photos.

Congratulations to the winners of the networking game who will be attending our workshop and upcoming lunch.

The next workshops will be held on 7 October and the next lunch on 14 October.

We look forward to seeing you there!

By GenevaCom| September 26th, 2016|GCN aperos|0 Comments

Part-time Communications and Marketing Associate @Ecolint, Geneva

The International School of Geneva is looking for a full-time COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING ASSOCIATE (20 hours on 47 weeks) for 1st December 2016.

As a member of the Marketing & Stakeholder Relations team which serves the entire Foundation of the International School of Geneva (three campuses, eight schools, 4500 students, 1200 staff, 30,000 alumni…), the Communications and Marketing Associate will be tasked with creating and curating content for the Foundation’s different communication channels and helping to manage and promote community-building events.

Find main responsibilities, profile sought and candidate requirements here.

Candidates are required to send their CV, contact details of three referees, one of whom must be the current or most recent employer, that may be followed at the point of interview and a cover letter addressed to Mr Michael Kewley, Director of Marketing & Stakeholder Relations, International School of Geneva, by email only to: recruitment.fdn@ecolint.ch by 3^rd October 2016 (mentioning the reference number 130 006)

By GenevaCom| September 16th, 2016|Careers|0 Comments

Full-time Alumni Community Manager @Ecolint, Geneva

The International School of Geneva is looking for a full-time ALUMNI COMMUNITY MANAGER (40 hours on 47 weeks) for 1st December 2016.

Find main responsibilities, profile sought and candidate requirements here.

By GenevaCom| September 16th, 2016|Careers|0 Comments

6th UN Designers Lunch – 28 September 2016

The 6th UN Designers meeting will be held at the International Labor Organisation on 28 September. It is intended for designers and visual communicators working in international organizations as well as students. Entrance is free!

This time the discussion will be on the design processes in the digital world. Most have witnessed the transition between the ‘printed’ world towards the ‘digital’ one. This not only affects channels of communications or the way we creating them, but actually reshapes the way we interact with our audiences. The meeting will look at how new narratives can be built within the UN/international organizations environment; ILO’s experience in this field will be used to illustrate the challenges ahead.

Here is a first look at the agenda:

Wednesday 28 September 2016
11:15 Welcome in the ILO Reception
11:30-12:30 Presentation of the InfoStories project by Inês Gomes, digital publishing officer at the ILO, followed by a debate about user-centered design processes for digital publishing.
(Check out the InfoStories website and see more information about the project)
12:45 Lunch at the ILO cafeteria

Meeting point will be at the R2 entrance of the ILO.

By GenevaCom| September 15th, 2016|Other events|0 Comments

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