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OCHA is looking for a graphic designer

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is looking for a graphic designer to support the work of the Senior Transformative Agenda Implementation Team (STAIT), particularly in:
1. Create a visual identity for documents/products
2. Formatting powerpoints and producing visuals for the presentations
3. Layout of a 84 page booklet.

Please find attached the full details of the terms of the consultancy. A completed application should included the following information:
– your CV/resume (including a link to a portfolio, website, etc.)
– how many days do you estimate the work would take?
– what would be the cost?
– how soon could you start?

For more information or to submit an application ASAP, please contact Vincent Fung (fungv@un.org).

By | September 22nd, 2014|Careers|0 Comments
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Storytelling workshop in Geneva – Monday 29 September 2014

An interesting workshop coming up in Geneva:

“If you are an entrepreneur and you want to learn how to better communicate your project or your passion,
If you are in transition and would like to clarify your objective,
Or if you just want to improve your stage skills for your upcoming presentation, sign up for the next Storytelling workshop organized by The A Factor!

After coaching more than 70 international TEDx speakers, Aurélie Salvaire brings her special touch to your public speaking abilities, helping you find your own message. 
This workshop has already successfully taken place in Paris, London, New York, Barcelona and Madrid. It can take place both in French and English.
Date: September 29, 2014 from 9am till 6pm
Location: Impact HUB, Rue Fendt 1, Geneve
Price: CHF 95.00
By | September 19th, 2014|Other events|0 Comments
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Swiss search engine gains momentum

According to the magazine “Le News“, a swiss search engine, which was launched  by Hulbee AG in June, has already attracted 400 000 users.

Swisscows.com – Switzerland’s answer to Google – is beginning to give the California search engine a run for its money. Responding to Google’s market hold, Swisscows presents itself as the first intelligent “answer engine” based on semantic information recognition coupled with intuitive search assistance. 

The new search engine gives the user intelligent answers instead of just thousands of links. The new engine has a compelling advantage over US-based engines – Swisscows users leave no trace of themselves behind; their data are not recorded and hence not stored. Try it out at:www.swisscows.com 

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By | September 19th, 2014|Other resources|0 Comments
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Powerpoint Specialist wanted – Geneva

Creative agency in Geneva is seeking a PowerPoint specialist who will format, update, and enhance business-to-business presentations at all stages of development for fast-paced multinational clients. You will have a firm grasp of using slide styles, creating templates, and adding multi-media elements to craft customised materials that are strongly branded. You not only have the skills to make the presentations look polished, but are willing to read the content and apply a logical approach to how the message is communicated. You have a background using PowerPoint for large companies and communicating with stakeholders directly to arrive at final content, employing strong project management skills to deliver against deadline. Experience with graphic design software a plus, such as InDesign, and must be willing to learn and work with a team.

– Native level of English.
-This job is in Geneva and in-house only.

If interested, please email: emily@charlescannon.com

By | September 16th, 2014|Careers|0 Comments
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Be part of the State of the Sector survey

The State of the Sector is the biggest annual survey of the internal communications world.

Run by Gatehouse, the 2014-2015 survey is now live and looking for the views and experiences from IC professionals across Europe. What’s more, all those that take part will get a free copy of the report, so you can see how you stack up against the rest of the internal comms industry.

Take part in the State of the Sector Survey.

By | September 15th, 2014|Other resources|0 Comments
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New jobs online

Three new jobs have been posted on our Careers Page:

Communication Manager, International Seed Federation, Nyon, Switzerland

International Communications Coordinator, MSF, Geneva; Switzerland

Senior Communications Officer,  The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC), Geneva, Switzerland

Good luck!

 

By | September 10th, 2014|Careers|0 Comments
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Employer Branding for a Storytelling Organization: Concept, implementation and lessons learned Event – 16 October 2014

The EMScom Alumni Association and Burson-Marsteller Switzerland invite you to join the event “Employer Branding for a Storytelling Organization: Concept, implementation and lessons learned”, an introduction to the EMScom Capstone consulting project, winner of the Burson-Marsteller Award 2012. Each year Burson-Marsteller Switzerland presents the Burson-Marsteller Award for Consulting Excellence during the EMScom Graduation Ceremony.

The award aims to honor the group with the EMScom Capstone consulting project of the highest academic standing. Recipients of the Burson-Marsteller Award exemplify the excellence for which the EMScom strives and the industry standards so highly valued by the agency.

The Capstone consulting project was carried out for Bonnier AB, an international media group headquartered in Stockholm, that at this time was facing the change into a digital world. A new kind of talent was required for this shift: the EMScom team was asked to raise Bonnier’s attractiveness for such digital talents. The team combined a classic employer branding approach with the storytelling methodology. The execution of the strategy made Bonnier one of the biggest climbers in the category “Young IT Talents” of Universum’s 2013 employer ranking.
The presentation will not only give an insight into the approach chosen and the solution presented to Bonnier, but also cover the implementation of the concept and lessons learned.

Date: October 16, 2014 at 18:00 hrs.
Location: Le Richemond Hotel, Geneva
Registration at: emscomalumnievent.axaco.se
Cost: CHF 30.-

Followed by networking apéro.
More information: www.emscom.usi.ch or at emscomalumni@usi.ch

Register online here >>

By | September 8th, 2014|Other events|0 Comments
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From Chief Executive to Chief Engagement Officer: the examining the transitional role of CEOs in Internal Communication

From Chief Executive to Chief Engagement Officer: the examining the transitional role of CEOs in Internal Communication
By Linjuan Rita Men

In a recent interview with McKinsey & Company in April 2014, Richard Edelman used the term “chief engagement officer” to describe a Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) new role, when discussing how today’s leaders can regain public trust. Rather than merely formulate policies, CEOs must step forward, meet communities both internally and externally, establish personal relationships, and genuinely listen to people’s concerns. I cannot agree more!

CEOs and their organizations are naturally linked together. CEOs, especially those who are also founders of their organizations, define corporate DNAs such as corporate character, mission, goals, purposes, culture, and values. For example, consider Apple’s innovative and ruthless culture under Steve Jobs and Facebook’s ‘hacker’ culture under the leadership of Mark Zuckerberg. From a public relations perspective, CEOs serve as the “face” and spokesperson of their companies, shaping their firm’s corporate image in the eyes of their external constituencies. Moreover, as the top leaders and symbols of power within an organization, CEOs can support and participate in communication programs, set the tone for internal communication, and create communication systems that can be managed effectively.

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By | September 5th, 2014|Other resources|0 Comments
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World Public Relations Forum in Madrid – September 21 – 23, 2014

wprfIn case any Geneva communicators are interested, the World Public Relations Forum is taking place in Madrid on September 21-23, just after our upcoming Lunch event.

The World Public Relations Forum is the most important event about corporate communications and PR, where the best experts of the industry meet to discuss the present of the profession and redefine its future.

The conference offers professional development for all communicators, not only in terms learning from the most famous speakers around the world, but also because attendees have the chance to create themselves a global list of contacts in the field of communication and business.

For more information and to register, visit the WPRF website>>

By | September 4th, 2014|Other events|0 Comments
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Genevacom special lunchtime seminar – 18 September 2014

We are pleased to announce our next lunchtime seminar, Three Challenges of Communication for Urban Planning in Geneva, which will be held on 18 September at a special location, the newly designed Pavillon Sicli on Route des Acacias in Geneva.

Date: Thursday 18 September 2014
Time: 12h30 to 14h00
Location: 

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Pavillon Sicli, route des acacias 45, 1227 acacias, Geneva
Transport: Tram 15 from Nations & Cornavin, tram stop Jacques Pictet-Thellusson, closest parking: P+R Etoile
Fee: CHF 20*.- per person includes drinks and snacks – payable at the door.

 

With the construction of the CEVA rail link and ten priority development projects, Geneva is undergoing a process of major urban change with the aim of developing housing and transport infrastructure while preserving its natural environment and quality of life.

Our fellow GCN member Vincent Lusser, who is in charge of communication of urban projects for the Department of Town and Country Planning, Housing and Energy of the Canton of Geneva, will present what he sees as the three main communication challenges of urban planning.

This GCN lunch-time conference, takes place within the framework of the “Quinzaine de l’urbanisme – les grands projets pour Genève”, presented by the Department of Town and Country Planning, Housing and Energy of the Canton of Geneva, the School of Engineering, Landscape and Architecture – Geneva (hepia), as well as professional associations and institutions active in the field of architecture, urban planning and construction (FAI, FAS, FBA, FMB, FSU, MA, SIA).

This will also give members an opportunity to visit the exhibition, which will open to the public from 16 to 25 September 2014. A detailed programme of public conferences and round table discussions will be available early September on www.pavillonsicli.ch.

Register here for the event>>

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

By | September 3rd, 2014|GCN lunch events|0 Comments
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