Two new job p0sts on our Careers page:

— Marketing Communications Associate, Blue-Infinity, Geneva
—  Senior Strategic Communications Manager, PATH Geneva

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SITA, based in Geneva are looking for a new Director of Corporate Communications, more information>>

New jobs posted online:

Brand Executive – Trafalgar, Geneva

Communication Officer,  PEFC International, Geneva

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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

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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.

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)

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.

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

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:>>