Medical Advisor PMTCT of HIV

As the PMTCT Medical Advisor you will be responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring for results Organization’s Namibia public health program activities. The candidate will serve as a consultant and advisor to host government and other national and international in-country partners in matters related to national activities aimed at preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

Minimum Qualifications:

•MD preferred; Masters of Public Health Degree or similar degree required
•Experience working on the implementation of PMTCT programs in less-developed countries
•Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of delivering and evaluating PMTCT programs.
•Strong leadership, program management, and negotiation skills
•Ability to understand and address program management issues
•In depth knowledge of linked HIV programs (pediatric HIV programs, ARV services, etc) as well as non-HIV related programs like Reproductive Child Health
•Understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles with minimal two years practical experience
•Knowledge of literature regarding PMTCT and other HIV services

How to apply

Please email your CV to Sarah Fuller at resumes@ctsglobalusa.com or visit us online at http://www.ctsglobalusa.com

Communication Officer Caritas Europa

Caritas Europa (CE) brings together 45 member organisations (MOs) that are active in 42 European countries. It is one of the seven regions of Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of 169 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations working to build a better world. Caritas Europa focuses its activities on political advocacy in issues related to poverty and social inequality, migration and international development within all countries of Europe. Within the worldwide Caritas network it also assists European members in humanitarian aid.

With a view to further develop its work on communication Caritas Europa is seeking to recruit a (m/f):

COMMUNICATION OFFICER

Starting 1st of May 2011.

Objectives:

We are looking for a pro-active journalist / communicator who

• assures that Caritas Europa’s work is well known at the European institutions and among the Caritas organisations in Europe;
• reinforces the CE image at the European Institutions as key stakeholder in European policies;
• reinforces the knowledge and understanding of the added value of the European dimension in the Caritas work among its member organisations.

Tasks:

External Communication:

• To effectively bring the work of Caritas to the attention of the European decisions makers by making it visible and relevant for their commitment;
• To boost the advocacy and political activities of CE with the adequate communication actions through building up and maintaining a network of contacts within European Institutions and Media, supporting politically relevant public events for Caritas Europa, writing press releases and articles

Internal Communication:

• To ensure effective and interesting communication within the Caritas Europa network through the development of the Caritas communicators network in Europe, the development of internal communication instruments and contributing to a future knowledge management system in Caritas Europe.

Assisting the Governance bodies and Secretariat:

• To support the development of a communication competence in Caritas Europa at all levels.

The main work will be developed in Brussels, but travels to other countries will be part of the work. The Communication Officer, part of the Communication team, reports directly to the Secretary General of CE.

Profile:

• Bachelor Degree or higher in a field relevant to the function (preferably Journalism; but also Communication Sciences or similar)
• a postgraduate degree in the field of political communication, EU studies, or similar is an asset
• Al least 3 years of relevant working experience, part of which as journalist or communication officer within an NGO or EU environment. Experience in relations with Media.
• Working experience related to and good understanding of the EU Institutions, decision-making, social policies, development policies, European networks
• Excellent speaking and writing skills of English and French. Command of other European languages, like German, Italian, Polish among others are an asset.
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church, in which Caritas work is firmly rooted
• Result and solution oriented.
• Skills in organisation, communication, presentation, facilitation and networking.
• Ability to work in an international team.
• Excellent computer skills and experience in working with Microsoft Office software

Our offer:

A challenging experience in Brussels with the possibility to influence European policy and the development of the European Caritas network, working in a multicultural team and in an organisation that is one of the key European stakeholders in social issues.

Please apply by Thursday 31 March 2011 12:00 Brussels’ time in submitting your motivation letter and CV to secretary-general@caritas-europa.org mentioning in the subject “CV Communication Officer”.

We thank in advance all candidates who show their interest in this offer. Those candidates who haven’t been contacted before 15th of April haven’t been shortlisted for an interview. No further correspondence will be held.

Media and Communications Officer - International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL)

The Organization:

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) and the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC) are global campaigns in over 90 countries with more than 350 member organizations. Their main offices are currently in Geneva and London.

The ICBL, recipient of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, is recognized as the driving force behind the achievement and ongoing success of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. The CMC played the key role in the creation of the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, and now works for its universalization and implementation.

Over the past three years, the CMC, ICBL and their research initiative--Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor (“the Monitor”)--have been working closely together to ensure coherence in our respective work and to enhance efficiency in our operations. Since January 1, 2011, all three operate under one legal, financial and governance structure in order to ensure even more synergy, to have more impact and to streamline cooperation. A new Governance Board is providing strategic, financial and human resources oversight. As part of the new arrangement, there will be a restructuring of staff positions. In practical terms, the CMC and ICBL will remain two separate and strong campaigns with dedicated staff for both. Other staff working on administration, media and communications, finance, logistics and administration, and policy will support both campaigns.

There will be an open competition for all staff positions, but all current staff members are encouraged to apply. Applications for the positions of Executive Director, CMC Director, ICBL Director, and Policy Director are closed. We are now opening the following positions: ICBL Campaign Manager, CMC Campaign Manager, Policy Officer (two positions), Media and Communications Officer, Campaign Training Officer. We are also seeking an Operations Manager and an Administrative Officer, a Finance Manager and a Finance Officer.

These are exciting times for our campaigns as we continue our efforts to completely eliminate landmines and cluster munitions from our world and to support a world where victims can lead fulfilling lives.

Summary of the Position of Media and Communications Officer:
We seek a dynamic and experienced Media and Communications Officer to coordinate and ensure strong, distinct public brands for the CMC and ICBL respectively with the media, the public, members and stakeholders. The Media and Communications Officer will develop and implement, in collaboration with staff, an annual long-term innovative, dynamic communication and media strategy that furthers and supports the goals of both the CMC and ICBL. This person will act as the main point of contact and the liaison between the media, CMC and ICBL and will be responsible for the execution of CMC and ICBL communications strategies. The Media and Communications Officer will contribute to the effective overall operation and management of ICBL-CMC, and report to the ICBL and CMC Directors.

Geneva or London are the preferred locations, but location is negotiable if within easy access to Geneva where ICBL-CMC main office is based. The position requires the ability to travel and periodically it requires extensive travel.

Desired qualifications:

• A minimum of three years experience in organizational communications and/or national or international media relations experience, ideally with an international NGO coalition working in human rights or disarmament.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Other languages would be an asset.
• Strong writing and editing skills and keen attention to detail; ability to produce clear, concise written materials on tight deadlines for a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with social media and Web 2.0 communication platforms.
• Strong computer literacy including experience with website administration systems, databases and Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent and proven communication and interpersonal skills with a wide variety of multi-cultural, multi-lingual groups and stakeholders.
• Proven capacity to work in a self directed manner as well as a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with staff and campaign members.
• A demonstrable understanding of and commitment to human rights and/or disarmament issues.
• Creative and self-motivated.
• Desire and flexibility to travel internationally.

How to apply:

Please send a detailed cover letter, resume and contact information for two references to jobs@icblcmc.org by April 1, 2011. In the subject line, please mention the position for which you are applying. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please. Please see www.icbl.org and/or www.stopclustermunitions.org for more details about the organization as well as for the full job descriptions of the positions currently vacant.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, with comprehensive benefits.

ICBL-CMC is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity.

Communications intern

Friends of the Earth Europe is seeking a:

Communications intern

Full time and working in the FoEE office in Brussels

Position to start ideally on the 26th of April 2011. Based in Brussels, full time, for 6 months.

This is a unique opportunity to join and learn within the communications team of a green NGO working at a European level in Brussels. If you can demonstrate an interest in environmental issues, the ability and willingness to learn fast, we can in return offer you the chance to learn and contribute to the support of FoEE campaigns on issues including climate change, corporate accountability, food and biodiversity.

The position we are offering consists of:

Communications

External communications & website support:

• Draft copy for the website and publications, articles, press releases, stories for internal publications and other materials as requested
• Edit and proofread materials including reports, funding applications, briefings, articles, press releases, letters, and copy for the website
• Support the Communications team in keeping the current FoEE website up-to-date and populated with relevant resources and materials
• Assist in the development and maintenance of FoEE’s social media and web 2.0 presence
• Contribute to the development of a new FoEE website, including communicating with stakeholders and carrying out consultation
• Contribute to creative brainstorming for campaign communications plans
• Support the development of communications tools and materials for FoEE campaigns including videos, cyberactions, exhibitions, presentations
• Help the Communications team respond promptly to incoming media enquiries
• Follow up calls to journalists to sell-in events or stories
• Help keep media contacts and distribution lists up to date through regular updates to the media database
• Assist with ongoing monitoring of FoEE’s presence in the media
• Undertake basic design work for use in publications and on the website

Internal Communications:

• Contribute to keeping the current FoEE internal website up to date
• Contribute to the development of a new FoEE internal website, including gathering and uploading content
• Support keeping internal email lists up to date
• Assist the Communications Team with the production and distribution of the quarterly FoEE internal electronic newsletter, including sourcing content and images, drafting stories, editing and proofreading, and doing design work

Support to Communications function

• Stand in for Communications Officers when away

Events support

• Support the Events Officer with the logistical preparations of events including media stunts, street actions, meetings, seminars, and conferences
• Contribute to creative brainstorming of ideas for media stunts and events
• Participate in the design and ordering of events materials

Skills

• Commitment to the values, vision and mission of Friends of the Earth
• Educated to degree standard, at least 6 months relevant work experience
• Native speaker standard of English
• Able to demonstrate a clear aptitude for learning
• Attention to detail
• A natural communicator
• Strong and proficient writing skills
• Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage (especially French)
• Experience of software like Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop an advantage
• Knowledge of EU institutions and media desirable
• High levels of motivation, good team player, confident telephone skills, creativity, flexibility, sense of humour, political awareness

The intern will be based in our office in an ecological and energy sustainable building in Brussels - a busy and highly motivating working environment in an international NGO.

Please send a cover letter explaining how your skills and experiences meet the needs of the internship, your resume/CV and contact details for two references by e-mail to: commsintern@foeeurope.org

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 3rd April 2011.

FoEE will provide a contribution to living costs of EUR 800 per month

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 11th of April 2011. We regret that only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Friends of the Earth Europe campaigns for sustainable and just societies and for the protection of the environment. It unites more than 30 national organisations with thousands of local groups and is part of the world's largest grassroots environmental network, Friends of the Earth International.

www.foeeurope.org

UN Women - Speechwriter and Communications Advisor

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. UN is expected to provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. The Speechwriter and Communications Advisor position is located centrally in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General / Executive Director, UN Women. The incumbent reports to the Executive Director and works in close collaboration with the Chief of Staff. The Office of the Executive Director, UN Women is responsible for managing and ensuring the provision of substantive support to intergovernmental processes on gender equality and the empowerment of women on a global level. The Office of the Executive Director is responsible for providing vision, strategic planning and establishing priorities, leading the senior management team, leading advocacy as a global voice for women, ensuring coordination in the UN Common System, providing overall management and oversight and ensuring accountability to governance bodies. The Speechwriter maintains a close working relationship with the Communications and Advocacy team to ensure consistent messaging and coherence in similar areas of work.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions: The Speechwriter, and Communications Advisor to the Executive Director, UN Women, will ensure the Executive Director is effectively supported to play her role as the "global voice' for women, including developing communications products and managing public relations so as to most effectively convey the desired information/message to the targeted audiences and promote public understanding of UN Women operations and activities. S/he will have a proven ability to think strategically work and act under pressure with discretion in a sensitive and challenging environment. S/he has to have excellent communication and organization skills to manage the substantive and normative agenda. S/he will also advise and support the Executive Director in internal communications. Within the relevant delegated authority and in close coordination with the Communications and Advocacy team , the Speechwriter, and Communications Advisor will be responsible for the following duties: Prepare key messages, speeches, talking points and thematic briefings for presentation by the Executive Director in support of external events and the strategic positioning of her leadership and that of UN Women. Support the Executive Director, UN Women, in the management of external and internal communication by ensuring high quality information on priority issues and/or for major UN Women events, including drafting information strategies, messages, op-eds and statements. Collaborate with the Communications and Advocacy team in selecting the information transmitted to key constituencies. Develop and maintain up-to-date analysis of the external context and stakeholders relevant to UN Women's mission and objections. Initiate and sustain professional relationships with key constituencies. Undertake research as required and draft plans and strategies for the strategic positioning of the Executive Director's leadership reflecting the direction and vision of UN Women. Undertake daily review of HQ and regional events with implications for the strategic positioning of the UN Women, in consultation with the Executive Director. Prepare key messages, speeches, talking points and thematic briefings for presentation by the Executive Director in support of external events and the strategic positioning of her leadership and that of UN Women. Review drafts and manuscripts for adherence to corporate policy, consistency with UN policy, and provide analysis and recommendations. Ensure the development of an up-to-date archive of briefing materials on the work of UN Women including key policy positions on gender equality and the empowerment of women. Undertake research as required and draft strategic inputs for papers and analytical studies on selected policy issues pertaining to gender equality and women's empowerment to support the Executive Director's external engagement and role, and undertake other writing as required by the Executive Director and the Chief of Staff. Act as focal point in the Executive Director's office on specific issues, monitoring and reporting on developments, responding to inquiries, etc. Perform other official duties and special assignments which may be requested by the Executive Director and/or the Chief of Staff. The Key Results have an impact on the overall efficiency and success of the Office of the Executive Director UN Women. In particular, the key results will ensure communication products and public relations that most effectively convey the desired information/message to the targeted audiences and promote public understanding of UN Women operations and activities.

Competencies

CORE VALUES / GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct. Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity. CORE COMPETENCIES: Ethics and Values: Promoting Ethics and Integrity / Creating Organizational Precedents Organizational Awareness: Building support and political acumen Developing and Empowering People / Coaching and Mentoring: Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation Working in Teams: Building and promoting effective teams Communicating Information and Ideas: Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication Self-management and Emotional intelligence: Creating an emotionally intelligent organization Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements: Leveraging conflict in the interests of the organization & setting standards Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning: Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: Demonstrated excellent understanding of strategic communications (including branding), advocacy and outreach at the international level Outstanding written and oral communications and editing skills Proven ability to address issues effectively, both orally and in writing Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and implement international communications and advocacy campaigns including key external partners Excellent knowledge of media and media relations, including new online media Excellent knowledge of and proven ability to work with various media to effectively enhance communications -- print, audio-visual, online Excellent understanding of design, production and distribution processes Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure Communicates sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies Familiarity with UN WOMEN and the UN system Familiarity with gender issues

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Master’s degree or equivalent in one or more of the following disciplines: public administration, communications, international relations, social sciences, journalism or other related fields. Experience: A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area. Languages requirements: Fluency in oral and written English is required. Proficiency in Spanish and any other UN working language is highly desirable. In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

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Senior Communications Officer

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Develop and implement internal communications campaigns that engage our 40000 staff around strategic mandates, Partnership strategy and other global initiatives, with an emphasis on creative and new media elements.
Contribute to the thinking of the internal communications team in how to use visual, graphic and digital techniques to enhance all projects and activities.
Create internal communications tools for use by the communications teams in World Vision's seven regions, work with them to contexualise their messages; measure effectiveness of tools and penetration of messages.



FOR EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL CANDIDATES:
If you are interested and qualified for the position, please complete the WVI application below and return it to wvicareers3@wvi.org along with your resume - including salary requirements. Once you have completed the application, save the document to your computer and rename the file with your name, and place your name and the position in the subject line of the email. Please note: Applicants may not be considered for positions without a completed application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For applicants living in the United States, please complete the U.S. application.


For applicants living outside the United States, please complete the International application.



Senior Communications Officer

Internship Public Affairs Europe

Pfizer EU Government & Public Affairs

Internship Public Affairs Europe

Role Profile for a Temporary Contract (Interim Status)

Scope

The Pfizer EU Government & Public Affairs group in Brussels is seeking a graduate student to undertake EU policy monitoring, research, and analysis and to assist in project management, political outreach and communication activities on key healthcare reform issues.

The assignment is for one year, and will report to a Director, EU Government & Public Affairs. The particular policy areas may include a broad range of issues; from European research and innovation, public access to health and medicines information, national government prescription medicines reimbursement policies, parallel trade of medicines in Europe and disease area policies, such as oncology and cardiovascular disease.

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Type of contract: Interim Status

Background & Competencies Needed

The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in EU political science, economics, law or public policy. Excellent English speaking and writing skills are a must, and additional European language skills are recommended.

Other skills
- Ability to conduct thorough research and provide detailed, clear and concise analysis
- Ability to use computer and internet technology efficiently for research, monitoring and communication activities
- Ability to learn quickly and work with minimum supervision

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• Monitor EU developments in assigned policy areas
• Research, gather and analyze arguments in assigned policy areas
• Assist in writing and production of key internal/external policy-related documents
• Assist in organization of events, conferences and development of briefing materials
• Actively participate in team meetings

Please send your CV and motivation letter to:

Celine Collet
Randstad Belgium
Woluwé Office
Consultante - Consulente
tél. 02 629 78 43
fax 02 640 56 36
www.randstad.be
woluwe_151@randstad.be

Internship - Media and Regulatory Monitoring

EUK Consulting provides public affairs, lobbying and issues management services for clients in highly regulated sectors. The Brussels office is offering a paid internship focusing on media and regulatory monitoring. The successful candidate will work closely with the company’s directors and consultants in Brussels and London to:

• Monitor legislative activities and media trends, chiefly via the internet;
• Create and maintain databases;
• Build contacts with the EU institutions;
• Analyse political developments.

Deadline for applications: 4th April 2011
Start of internship: Mid-end April 2011
Duration: 6 months

What we are looking for:

• A graduate with faultless written and spoken English and real fluency in at least one other EU language;
• Excellent computer skills with very good knowledge of Word and Excel;
• First class writing and communication skills;
• Recent working experience in the EU institutions;
• An enthusiastic and flexible self starter.

Further details of the internship will be provided to those invited for interview.

To apply, please send by e-mail a one page c.v. accompanied by a short covering letter to:

Daniele van Haute
EUK Consulting s.a.
E-mail: dvanhaute@eukconsulting.com
Website: http://www.eukconsulting.com

Lecturer & project coordinator for Afghanistan

Press Now has several running projects in the north of Afghanistan as well as several project plans. Press Now works together with the Balkh University to improve the journalism education. A part of this project is the provision of a international journalism lecturer. You will teach journalism at Balkh University and initiate and coordinate Press Now's projects in Afghanistan.

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Main Tasks and Functions - To teach four courses in broadcast journalism at Balkh University; - To improve the journalism curriculum at Balkh University; - To build up a strong cooperation relationship between Press Now and Balkh University; - To support the journalists union in Mazar e Sharif; - To coordinate the Press Now projects in Bamiyan; - To establish a radio station in Shotepa; - To write financial and narrative reports; - To seek to support other universities in improving their journalism curriculum Required skills and experience - You are an experienced journalist and are able to transfer your skills; - You can demonstrate at least 4 years of relevant work experience in journalism and/or development of which at least 1 year internationally, and ideally have previous experience working in a fragile state; - You have experience and knowledge of project cycle management, financial management and people management; - You work well in a team, are a good organizer, have outstanding social and intercultural skills and are able to take decisions in a fast-moving context. You have skills in coaching/capacity building/coordination; - You are able and ready to live in Afghanistan and to be based there for a longer time; - You have good communication skills and fluent command of English both in writing and speaking. Knowledge of Dari, Tadjik, or Turkmen is an asset; - Experience in teaching and working as a trainer is an asset. Terms and conditions - The employee will be contracted by Press Now according to Dutch labour legislation; - Fulltime contract for six months (with possibility of extension); - Salary according to Press Now project coordinator scale, a minimum of € 3133.- and a maximum of € 4700.- gross per month on the basis of a 36 hours working week. Additional allowances and insurances will be arranged. Application procedure Are you interested? Send your application including a motivation letter and a curriculum vitae and mentioning 'Lecturer & project coordinator for Afghanistan' to info@pressnow.nl to the attention of Niels ten Oever, before April 10 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NESsT seeking Communications Associate.

Deadline for application is March 27th.

Nonprofit Enterprise and Self-sustainability Team (NESsT) develops sustainable social enterprises that solve critical social problems in emerging market economies. Through financing and capacity building, NESsT blends business acumen with non-profit values and mission to serve as a social enterprise catalyst. For further information please visit www.nesst.org.

NESsT is seeking a Communications Associate (CA) for its Timisoara, Romania office. The NESsT Communications Associate is a member of the NESsT communications team and has primary responsibility for ensuring that NESsT communications are professional, high quality and designed to maximize NESsT performance and mission impact. The CA will be responsible for implementing marketing and communications plans including overseeing regional media opportunities, executing the organization’s communications strategy for the CEE region, as well as contributing to the creation of publications, marketing materials, and online media. The CA will also collaborate with the team in the planning and implementation of special events within the region.
This full-time position is based in Timisoara, Romania and will report directly to the Director of Communications in San Francisco, California (USA) working in conjunction with the global NESsT Communications Team.
Responsibilities include:
• Assist in implementing the NESsT communications strategy in Central Europe.
• Ensure that all NESsT communications meet professional standards and position the organization with all of its audiences and stakeholders.
• Support Communications Director in preparing the communications handbook and style guide.
• Develop, write and edit content for the web site, brochures, annual report, portfolio materials, press releases, banners and other promotional materials.
• Assist in the production of NESsT publications, including writing/editing, translation, and design in conjunction with each country’s Enterprise Development Manager.
• Help develop content for NESsT’s quarterly online bulletin, NESsT News.
• Maintain and update CEE country pages in English and local European languages on website using content management system.
• Work with Communications team to prepare marketing materials and social media for NESsT portfolio competitions and awards ceremonies.
• Work with the Portfolio and Consulting teams in the implementation of NESsT events, including organization of marketplace materials.
• Translate communications/marketing materials as needed for Europe and coordinate translations where necessary in other CE languages.
• Establish and maintain relationships with media and PR contacts.
• Increase NESsT presence internationally through publication of articles and recognition in major media outlets.
• Report on impact with portfolio organizations, including occasional site visits to organizations, and create/maintain/update materials on portfolio organizations (investment briefs, etc.).
• Support investor relations team as necessary in monitoring fundraising activities and campaigns.
• Ensure that donor communication requests are met and all corporate sponsorship is appropriately acknowledged.
• Provide occasional local administrative support in the Timisoara office as necessary.
Qualifications:
• University degree or equivalent work experience (experience at non-profit organizations a plus).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Native Romanian speaker.
• Fluency in English and Hungarian at the level of a native speaker: verbal and written.
• Familiarity with Croatian, Czech or Slovak languages a plus.
• Excellent writing skills in English and Romanian, critical editing eye.
• Relevant experience, particularly in the following areas:
- Writing
- Research
- Translation/Editing
- Travel planning and event logistics
- Database management
• Strong demonstrated research, writing, and editing skills (writing samples will be requested; professional editing and journalistic writing experience preferred).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience working in – or knowledge of - emerging market countries and passion for social change issues. Knowledge of social enterprise sector a plus.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies, including work experience with Microsoft Office, online CMS software and other social media tools. Experience with design software (InDesign, Quark or Photoshop) a plus.
• Technology proficient, including advanced knowledge of html, wordpress, papilia, etc.
• Social Media savvy, including ease using social media sites regularly and efficiently.
• Professional experience in communications or journalism, preferably with articles and press releases.
• Comfortable engaging with media and press contacts.
• Ability to be flexible, resourceful and innovative in a very virtual, small, dynamic, international, nonprofit environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Compensation: Salary in local currency (ROM) with full benefits package. Competitive nonprofit salary based on experience and salary history.
The position starts at the beginning of May 2011.
To apply:
• Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately, however the cutoff date for applications is Friday, March 27th.
• Send resume and cover letter in English, including net salary expectations via email to Carmen Mezinca at cmezinca@nesst.org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
• In the subject of the email, please write “Communications Associate CEE application”.
• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Specialist in Children’s Communication Milton Keynes

World Vision is a Christian charity and one of the world’s leading relief, development and advocacy organisations, currently helping more than 100 million people in nearly 100 countries in their struggle against poverty, hunger and injustice, irrespective of their religious beliefs. World Vision is built on Christian core values which are reflected in its ethos and culture.

Specialist in Children’s Communication
Milton Keynes

£28,500 - £35,500 depending on experience
Bring our Child Sponsorship Experience to life
Our mission is to inspire the UK to take action that transforms the lives of the world’s poorest children. Our field based staff are changing children’s lives every day and your challenge will be to bring those stories of hope and transformation to life through the letters and pictures the children in our projects send to their sponsors in the UK.

Working with our marketing agency you’ll develop a clear understanding of what really makes our sponsors feel connected to their sponsored child and their community. Using this vision you’ll develop inspiring and effective strategies and resources to build the capacity of our field based staff. This will include travelling to many of our overseas projects to carry out hands on training. Your aim is to continually improve the communications sent from our projects, constantly delighting our supporters. How will you know you’ve been successful? They’ll be telling their friends of their first hand experience of changing children’s lives.

You’ll need strong analytical and creative skills combined with an ability to encourage others so that every child’s experience of writing to their sponsor is exciting and enriching. To succeed you’ll know how to get the best out of children and have the ability to work confidently and collaboratively cross culturally, both in person and remotely. The role involves extensive overseas travel to our projects, which are, by their very nature, in remote areas and challenging environments.

You are likely to:
• Have a teaching qualification and know how to engage school age children
• Have excellent communication and influencing skills
• Enjoy bring creative ideas to life and achieving success through others
• Experience in running inspiring training events
• Have evidence of success in leading projects and achieving change remotely
• Have a passion for applying your professional skills to help children living in poverty.

All applicants must be willing to work within a Christian framework and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations. If you’re passionate about our work as a Christian relief, development and advocacy charity, focused on transforming the lives of the world’s poorest children, their families and communities, we’d love to hear from you! Please visit www.worldvision.org.uk/jobs to download a full job description and to apply online.

Closing date: 8th April 2011
If you have any queries please call 01908 244528.