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SCMA event – social media and music – 21 January 2013

The Swiss Community Managers Association is organising an interesting event about “Social Media and Music” on Monday 21 January 2013 in Lausanne.

The event will be organised in French and will address the following questions:

  • Les médias sociaux sont-ils devenus incontournables pour les professionnels de la musique?
  • Comment s’y prennent-ils pour gérer leur présence en ligne? Ont-ils recruté un Community Manager?
  •  Quelles sont les pratiques et les tendances dans ce domaine?

Below is a preview of the programme:

18h15 Accueil
18h30 Introduction et relance des projets SCMA
18h45 Présentation de Matt Zschokke et Samuel Vuillermoz (MX3)
19h10 Présentation de Yann et Alain
19h35 Présentation de Romain Gomis (Paléo Festival Nyon)
20h00 Table ronde avec Joram Vuille (responsable du site repreZent.ch) et Pierre Journel (producteur de La Chaîne Guitare et de The Guitar Channel)
20h20 Surprise Live!
20h30 Apéro

Entry fee: CHF 30.- / non members

For further information and to sign up check the SCMA website.

By | January 15th, 2013|Other events|Comments Off on SCMA event – social media and music – 21 January 2013

New jobs online

New jobs posted online:

Communications Intern, International AIDS Society Geneva

Communications and Media Intern (IAS 2013 conference), International AIDS Society, Geneva

Editorial Assistant, Journal of the International AIDS Society, Geneva

Media / Web / Communications Intern – Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP), Geneva

Good luck!

By | January 10th, 2013|Careers|Comments Off on New jobs online

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays to all. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a great start to the New Year.

See you in 2013!

holidays

 

By | December 25th, 2012|Other events|Comments Off on Happy Holidays!

UNICEF – video / social media consultancy

A call for proposals from UNICEF in Geneva:

Short-form film-making workshops, network and website and social media production consultancy with UNICEF Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States Regional Office, Geneva

An institution with a proven capacity to manage a highly-complex set of inter-related film-making training, online networking, social media and website production activities is required by UNICEF Central and Eastern Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States Regional Office (CEE/CIS). Those institutions applying for this contract must be able to deliver ‘OneMinutesJr’ or youth video-production workshops, manage online youth networks and update our regional office website and social media outlets with multimedia contents on a daily basis. Those applying must be able to supply the services using Red Dot content management software, Dreamweaver and be fully conversant with the latest video editing and multimedia web-publishing technology.

The institutional experience and skills which must be demonstrated are: • A proven track record in managing and delivering ‘OneMinutesJr’ workshops for teenagers; • Knowledge of children’s issues and UNICEF activities in the CEECIS region an asset; • Impeccable English-language skills and conversational knowledge of Russian; • Proven track record in website design and management; • Familiar with Dreamweaver, Red Dot content management system and video editing software; • At least five years of progressively responsible experience creating websites and of creative web maintenance; • Demonstrated experience in content provision for social media • Availability to attend meetings in UNICEF’s CEE/CIS Geneva office; • The ability to set up video-hosting services if, and when, required.

The institution must demonstrate that it has the flexibility and adaptability to respond to the constantly changing needs of a busy UNICEF region and with an ability to work in an international environment.

The services are required to be delivered with almost daily personal contact with our Geneva office. Those institutions interested should submit as separate documents i) their institutional track record and technical qualifications & ii) their rates of pay/fees structure. Please ensure your submission is clear and concise. Both documents can be sent in one envelope. Submissions should be addressed to: E Zimianina, Communication Assistant at ezimianina@unicef.org or c/o UNICEF CEE/CIS, Palais des Nations, CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland, by a deadline of January 7, 2013.

By | December 21st, 2012|Careers|Comments Off on UNICEF – video / social media consultancy

Our workshops – 100% recommended!

A belated thanks to the 30 people who attended our November workshops on web writing, crisis management and presentation techniques and to the trainers Patricia Goldschmid,  Henri Gautier, Marion Starck and Melitta Campbell.

Our post-workshop survey found that 100% of participants would attend future workshops and recommend them to their colleagues.

Stay tuned for our 2013 workshop programme!

By | December 13th, 2012|GCN workshops|Comments Off on Our workshops – 100% recommended!

Geneva International Cooperation: Your Feedback

The Office of the Delegate for international Geneva of the Republic and State of Geneva is currently undertaking a review of their website Geneva International Cooperation.

We would very much appreciate your feedback by completing a brief online survey. This survey will take some 10 minutes.  All responses provided are anonymous and will be treated confidentially.

To complete the survey, please click here: http://s.zoomerang.com/s/gnvinten

Thank you!

By | November 27th, 2012|Other resources|Comments Off on Geneva International Cooperation: Your Feedback

Request for Proposal – visual branding, graphic design and production – UNITAID Geneva

UNITAID is seeking proposals from bidders to provide services for production of UNITAID’s advocacy and communication materials for 2013.

We would like to draw your attention to the closing date for this Invitation to Bid (RFP) which is Wednesday 5 December 2012 at 17:00, Geneva time.

More information: please email: unitaid-rfp@who.int

Questions and answers related to RFP (pdf)

Questions and answers related to RFP – No. 2 (pdf)

By | November 15th, 2012|Careers|Comments Off on Request for Proposal – visual branding, graphic design and production – UNITAID Geneva

New Certificate of Advanced Studies – Communication and Advocacy for Humanitarian Action

The CERAH of Geneva have launched a new 7 week certificate on Communication and Advocacy and Humanitarian Action that will start in February 2013.

Following is a description of the course:

Clear and efficient communication is essential to the success of projects carried out in emergency settings. NGO employees have to communicate effectively with each other, and often have to deal with media enquiries and inter-agency cooperation.

Communication during emergencies confronts several, important challenges. Humanitarian workers need to, often simultaneously, build positive relations with journalists, raise awareness and funds and lobby their cause.  

It is therefore important for humanitarian professionals to understand the different stages and strategies, which play out during emergency communication.  These range from the production and reception of information, to the use of old and new media and communication tools and to the formulation of effective press releases. Such practical expertise and competence needs to be complemented by critical understanding of media ethics and the wider media image of humanitarian action. This course delivers on both aspects.

Further information>>

By | November 13th, 2012|Professional development|Comments Off on New Certificate of Advanced Studies – Communication and Advocacy for Humanitarian Action

World Usability Day – Geneva – 8 November

World Usability Day was founded by the User Experience Professionals’ Association to ensure that the services and products important to life are easier to access and simpler to use.

This year’s event will focus on the usability of financial systems and will take place on Thursday 8 November at 6pm, at Hotel Bristol, rue du Mont-Blanc, in Geneva.

Confirmed speakers are:

– Yann Ranchere, Anthemis “Finance 2.0”

– Florian Egger, Telono “Comparative eye-tracking study of banking websites”

The event is free but please sign up via Linkedin: http://linkd.in/QtGRRT

By | November 4th, 2012|Other events|Comments Off on World Usability Day – Geneva – 8 November

Public lecture at Graduate Institute: Roger de Weck on Globalisation, digitisation and interaction

 Roger de Weck, head of Swiss Radio and Television, will speak about “Globalisation, numérisation, interaction – les trois révolutions médiatiques” at the Graduate Institute, Geneva on Wednesday 7 November 2012, 18h30.

The event is free, will be in French and is open to the public.

Registration and more information here>>

By | October 31st, 2012|Other events|Comments Off on Public lecture at Graduate Institute: Roger de Weck on Globalisation, digitisation and interaction