Communications Manager Remote
Job description
The World Federation of Public Health Associations is currently looking for a Communication Manager (80 to 100%) for the International Office in Geneva, Switzerland.
The WFPHA is an international, non-profit, nongovernmental organization composed of over 130 associations member, mostly multidisciplinary national public health associations, and representing around 5 million public health professionals worldwide. WFPHA is accredited as an NGO in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO). The Federation is also accredited to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), holds consultation status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and holds observer status with Codex Alimentarius of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
The Communications Manager will be responsible for developing, leading, and implementing the communication strategy for WFPHA.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and implement creative and impactful communication strategies for WFPHA, its projects and initiatives, including the World Congress on Public Health.
· Providing content for different platforms (website and social media).
· Producing visual content for social media.
· Executing external digital communications (website, social media, email/text campaigns, Google AdWords, etc.).
· Liaising and coordinating with stakeholders and journalists.
· Managing the website.
· Maintaining a database of media organizations and contacts within them.
· Managing the translations of dedicated webinars and documents in collaboration with the translators’ team.
· Developing the annual report.
Qualification and Experience
· University degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations or similar.
· Strong knowledge of and experience with global public health.
· 10+ years prior experience in communication & press work, as well as social media. Previous experience in managing events’ communication would be an asset.
· Excellent command of English (have complete proficiency in English) ; further languages would be an asset.
· Excellent writing and editing skills.
· Knowledge and experience using the Adobe Creative apps including Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Premiere Elements, and other graphic design software.
· Knowledge and experience in producing and posting multimedia content for the web and social media.
· Knowledge of MS Office.
· Comfortable with new technologies.
· Eager to work within a multicultural and international environment.
· Proactive and creative.
· A good team player with a “can-do” attitude.
· Good at multi-tasking and working with strict deadlines.
Location
Remote.
Period
The work is scheduled to start 1st November 2023 for a duration of one year, with the possibility of contract renewal based on the achievement of desired outcomes.
Application Deadline
July 1st, 2023 (Midnight, CEST)
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for the position, please send your CV and motivation letter to Dr Marta Lomazzi: [email protected].
Please send your application to the email indicated. Applications sent via Indeed won't be considered
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Freelance
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £29,141.73-£56,936.56 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Gym membership
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Communication skills: 10 years (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 01/07/2023
Expected start date: 01/11/2023
