Manager, Online Communications, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria - Switzerland
Organization(s): The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Country/Region: Switzerland
Contract Length: Full-time staff position
Apply by: 30 June 2009
Reference No: CD/09/IRC228
Description
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is a global public/private partnership dedicated to raising and disbursing large amounts of additional finance to prevent and treat the three pandemics. The Global Fund has so far committed more than US$15 billion to over 740 programs in 140 countries.
The vacancy is in the Secretariat of the Global Fund. The Secretariat manages the grant portfolio, including executing Board policies, disbursing money to grant recipients and implementing performance-based funding of grants. The Secretariat is also tasked with resource mobilization; providing strategic, policy, financial, legal and administrative support and overseeing monitoring and evaluation. It is based in Geneva and has no staff located outside its headquarters.
The Global Fund is looking for staff with a strong commitment to health and development, an open mind-set, entrepreneurial and flexible attitudes as well as strong interpersonal skills.
The Global Fund is committed to using fair, objective and positive employment practices to promote equal opportunities and diversity in employment, ensuring all employees and potential employees are treated fairly, consistently and with respect, before, during and after, their employment. We seek to create an environment that is representative of, and responsive to, different groups. Thank you for your interest in working for the Global Fund.
Role Summary & Key results expected
Working under the overal supervision and guidance of the Director Communications, the Manager of Online Communications (MOC) oversees all aspects of digital communication and online information that are relevant to the GF.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
In particular, the MOC:
Manages the online team;
Essential:
Advanced university degree in Communications or Journalism.
Experience
Essential:
Skills:
(The Global Fund has a "core competency framework" setting out standard behaviors that are expected of all staff. Only the key competencies for this role are listed. The selected candidate would be expected to demonstrate adequate levels across all core competencies).
An excellent knowledge of English and French, with preferably a good working knowledge of one of the following: Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish. Knowledge of other languages an asset.
Mandatory cover letter
A covering letter not exceeding one and one half pages must accompany all applications. The letter should describe your ability to meet the essential requirements set out in the vacancy notice.
HOW TO APPLY
GLOBAL FUND STAFF SHOULD APPLY ELECTRONICALLY VIA GFS THROUGH TGF EMPLOYEE SELF-SERVICE OPTION http://gfs.theglobalfund.org/
EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE GLOBAL FUND WEBSITE THROUGH THE ONLINE IRECRUITMENT SYSTEM http://www.theglobalfund.org/en/employment/
CLOSING DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 30 June 2009
CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
Staff are employed by and are subject to the terms and conditions of employment of the Global Fund.
The Global Fund is a foundation established under the laws of Switzerland enjoying certain privileges and immunities in Switzerland pursuant to a Headquarters Agreement concluded between the Swiss Federal Council and the Global Fund on 13 December 2004.
The person selected for this position will be appointed for a continuing duration contract.
We offer competitive remuneration packages. Salaries are paid in Swiss Francs, and salary and benefits of staff are exempt from taxation in Switzerland. This position is at Global Fund Grade 06 with a minimum basic annual salary of 134,700 Frs.
Please use company website to apply http://www.theglobalfund.org/en/employment/
Country/Region: Switzerland
Contract Length: Full-time staff position
Apply by: 30 June 2009
Reference No: CD/09/IRC228
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is a global public/private partnership dedicated to raising and disbursing large amounts of additional finance to prevent and treat the three pandemics. The Global Fund has so far committed more than US$15 billion to over 740 programs in 140 countries.
The vacancy is in the Secretariat of the Global Fund. The Secretariat manages the grant portfolio, including executing Board policies, disbursing money to grant recipients and implementing performance-based funding of grants. The Secretariat is also tasked with resource mobilization; providing strategic, policy, financial, legal and administrative support and overseeing monitoring and evaluation. It is based in Geneva and has no staff located outside its headquarters.
Working under the overal supervision and guidance of the Director Communications, the Manager of Online Communications (MOC) oversees all aspects of digital communication and online information that are relevant to the GF.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
In particular, the MOC:
- Is responsible for ensuring the continued high quality of the Global Fund's website;
- Provides vision and leadership to ensure that the Global Fund fully exploits all aspects of online communications media in order to achieve the Organization's goals;
- Develops and implements an online strategy which is fully in line with and supports the Organization's overall communications strategy;
- Conceives, develops and maintains an online content management system.
Essential:
Advanced university degree in Communications or Journalism.
Experience
Essential:
- At least 11 to 15 years of professional experience in the field of journalism or communication, including five years in online journalism or digital communication;
- Management experience;
- Working experience with developing countries highly desirable.
Skills:
- Wide experience in online communications techniques;
- Leadership and Management skills;
- Ability to work in teams, especially in multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment;
- Strategic, creative, innovative and global thinking;
- Outstanding written and oral communications skills;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- Adaptability and flexibility in working in a complex and dynamic environment.
(The Global Fund has a "core competency framework" setting out standard behaviors that are expected of all staff. Only the key competencies for this role are listed. The selected candidate would be expected to demonstrate adequate levels across all core competencies).
- Gathering Information
- Solution-Oriented Analysis
- Sound Decision-Making
- Building Relationships
- Communicating Effectively
- Developing Capability
- Promoting Team Work
An excellent knowledge of English and French, with preferably a good working knowledge of one of the following: Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish. Knowledge of other languages an asset.
A covering letter not exceeding one and one half pages must accompany all applications. The letter should describe your ability to meet the essential requirements set out in the vacancy notice.
HOW TO APPLY
GLOBAL FUND STAFF SHOULD APPLY ELECTRONICALLY VIA GFS THROUGH TGF EMPLOYEE SELF-SERVICE OPTION http://gfs.theglobalfund.org/
Due to the sheer quantity of applicants, we will only contact candidates whose applications are of interest for this position and who are to be invited to participate further in the selection process.
Staff are employed by and are subject to the terms and conditions of employment of the Global Fund.
Please use company website to apply http://www.theglobalfund.org/en/employment/
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