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Seeking a Communication and Outreach Manager (maternity leave contract) – ISHR – Geneva

Seeking a Communication and Outreach Manager (maternity leave contract) – ISHR:

The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is currently recruiting a Manager of Communication and Outreach for its main office in Geneva. The position is a maternity leave replacement, commencing in approximately mid – January 2013 and ending on approximately 4 June 2013, with the possibility of contract extension. The Manager of Communication and Outreach is responsible for the strategic direction, planning and budgeting of ISHR’s communication and outreach activities. A full vacancy announcement can be found at www.ishr.ch/vacancies. Applications for this role close on Friday 26 October 2012.

By | October 25th, 2012|Careers|0 Comments
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Lunchtime seminar – The power of Inspiration: Where successful communication comes from

News on our next lunchtime seminar:

Communicators are always trying to master the newest medium of mass communication. Social media is the most recent. But there is a fundamental level of communication that surpasses every medium and essentially communicates messages on its own. How can we achieve inspiring communication no matter what medium we are using?

Our speaker, Keith S. Collins, will talk about the qualities of successful communication that make people want to do the right thing without feeling they are pushed into it, and cite examples where communication inspired and where opportunities were missed.

Date: Friday 2 November 2012
Time: 12h30 to 14h00
Location: The Swiss Press Club, Route de Ferney 106, La Pastorale, 1202 Geneva.
Fee: CHF 15.- per person includes drinks and snacks – payable at the door.

Keith S. Collins is a writer, editor and communications consultant in Geneva. Over a 25-year career he has helped corporations, non-profit organizations, trade associations, universities and UN entities find ways to communicate their ideas effectively. His interest in inspiration and communication led him to write “The Christian Science Monitor: Its History, Mission and People“, published in March of this year. He teaches a graduate course on “Media Industry: Strategies and Influence” at the International University in Geneva.

Places are limited due to the venue size, so please register early for the event.

Register here for the event>>

We look forward to seeing you there.

By | October 23rd, 2012|GCN lunch events|0 Comments
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Photo and Film Exhibtion: IRIN Our Lives – local communities confront global challenges

An exhibition that may be of interest to members:

Please join us for the launch of the IRIN photo and film exhibition  “Our Lives – local communities confront global challenges” on 23 October 2012 at 1:00pm in Salle des Pas Perdus, Palais des Nations.

Following brief remarks from the hosts,  there will be a short film screening and a discussion with Editor-in-Chief Obinna Anyadike on IRIN‘s work in humanitarian reporting (venue: room IX)

Participants interested and without a UN security badge must confirm their attendance at least 24 hours in advance to trevelline@un.org or 022 917 42 09.

By | October 19th, 2012|Other events|0 Comments
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communications consultancy – global access communications strategy

The Norwegian Refugee Council are looking for a communications consultant with humanitarian experience:

Background: Over the past year, NRC has collected significant evidence on access related issues and developed products to be used in advocacy to address the challenges identified. To enhance impact of NRC’s advocacy on access related issues, effective dissemination of products and clear messaging around the issues for different audience will need to be developed

Consultant tasks and responsibilities

The consultant should develop a communication strategy to support the access advocacy not limited to, but including: – Stakeholder analysis (Norway and internationally) – Key messages on access for the humanitarian and non-humanitarian community, based on advocacy messages – Mapping of arenas relevant for dissemination of access advocacy products (in Norway and internationally) – Recommendations for use of different channels in the communication work – NRC channels and external

The first task of the consultant would be to identify the main components of the communication strategy in collaboration with NRC. Consultations across NRC, IDMC and with external actors should form the basis for the development of the strategy

Experience: Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in humanitarian communication work internationally

Location of assignment: while the position will require travel to Oslo, most of the work can be done remotely

Duration: 20 days (to be completed by 31 December 2012)

Application:  To apply, please send CV, application letter and a 1 page rough outline of the key elements you would suggest for the communication strategy via e-mail to Marit Glad: marit.glad@nrc.no

Deadline: 14 October 2012

By | October 12th, 2012|Careers|0 Comments
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IATA seeks Technical Writer and Editor (intern)

IATA Geneva is looking for a full-time intern to create and correct presentation materials in English. This 6-month internship is available immediately and provides competitive pay. Candidates must be recent graduates and should have flawless English plus a background in technical writing or communications.

 Please visit the IATA website for more information and to apply:>>

By | October 9th, 2012|Careers|0 Comments
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AidEx 2012

An event taking place in Brussels that may be of interest to readers:

AidEx 2012 is the leading event in Europe for professionals in humanitarian and development aid. The event, will take place on 24-25 October in Brussels, expects to bring together 2,000 aid experts from all over the world to address key issues in the humanitarian aid and development space.

Entitled “The Changing Face of Aid”, AidEx 2012 will bring together major humanitarian aid and development agencies, organizations and suppliers from across the world to uncover new strategies for optimizing aid resources and discuss how to adopt more innovative approaches within the sector in times of economic crisis.

AidEx 2012 comprises an exhibition space where over 200 suppliers of relief products and services representing the sector will showcase innovative and cost-effective tools that can guide development professionals in their purchasing strategies. This platform is created under the patronage of major NGOs to address humanitarian aid and development issues, to facilitate expertise and knowledge sharing among partners from a practical, on-the-ground perspective.

AidEx 2012 exhibition and conference is free to attend, on either or both days. To receive a free entry badge to the event, please register at http://www.aid-expo.com/en/visitor-zone/registration.aspx

AidEx2012 takes place at : Hall 6, Brussels Exp,  Belgiëplein 1 – Place de Belgique | B-1020 Brussels | Belgium

Wednesday 24 October: 09:30 – 17:00 Thursday 25 October: 09:30 – 16:30

For more information about the event programme and location, please visit http://www.aid-expo.com/

By | October 2nd, 2012|Other events|0 Comments
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Seeking freelance editors and writers

FREELANCE EDITORS AND WRITERS

I am looking for freelance editors and writers to undertake regular work for the International AIDS Society. Applicants need to be creative and flexible and be able to adapt their writing skills to a range of publications and websites. Interested applicants should send their CV plus examples of relevant work, together with details of their hourly/daily rate to sian.bowen@iasociety.org. Closing date October 25th.

By | October 2nd, 2012|Careers|0 Comments
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Roundtable: Ageing of Working Society – Trends, Impact and Solutions

Following is an event that may be of interest to members (discount for GCN members applies).

The International University in Geneva and the Organization of Women in International Trade – Lake Geneva present a roundtable conference:

Ageing of Working Society – Trends, Impact and Solutions  

We dedicate this evening to exploring the topic of ageing societies, managing pre-retirement and new “old” age in European societies;  we will touch upon intergenerational workforce dynamic, and will get a glimpse into practical solutions offered by governments in the EU and employers in Switzerland. Age management is no longer an option but a must : society, companies and individuals need to address the complexity and the diversity of all ages in order to keep both younger and older talents at work.

Panel:

Dr. Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board of the World Demographic & Ageing Forum (WDA Forum) Ms. Geneviève Reday-Mulvey, head of the Four Pillars Programme on Social Security, Pensions and Employment, The Geneva Association Ms. Birgit Peeters, Founder, Aquincum

Date & Time:    Thursday, 11 October 2012, 18:30 — 21:30 Location:     Geneva Press Club, 106 Route de Ferney, Geneva, 1202

Entry fees:
40 CHF: International University alumni, OWIT members, Geneva Communicators Network members

30 CHF: Student/pensioners

65 CHF: General public

Register here >>

By | September 19th, 2012|Other events|0 Comments
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GCN apero wrap-up

Thanks to the 40+ persons who braved the cold to come to our “Summer is over / welcome back” evening apero last Thursday. Some photos can be seen of the event on our photo stream to the left.

By | September 17th, 2012|GCN lunch events|0 Comments
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The Independent Schools Show Geneva 2012

This may be of interest for those members with children of school age:

The Independent Schools Show Geneva 2012

Kempinski Hotel in Geneva, on Thursday 13th September and Friday 14th September  from 2pm to 7pm.

The Independent Schools Show Geneva 2012 is the first exhibition in Switzerland to address the decisions parents face when choosing a school.  It promises to provide enlightened parents with a crucial research tool to explore the multitude of options the independent system offers and will give schools an opportunity to shake the stuffy image of private education. Amongst other benefits it will give families the opportunity to evaluate the financial implications, including learning about the availability of scholarships and bursaries. It also provides a real snapshot of private education today. Day or boarding?  Mixed or single-sex?  International Baccalaureate or A Levels?  iGCSE or GCSE?

Further information>>

By | September 6th, 2012|Other events|0 Comments
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