Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue - Geneve: Vacancy - Public Relations Manager
Dear HumanDHS network friends
Please find below a vacancy at the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue.
Kind regards
Brian Ward
Public Relations Manager
The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue is an independent and impartial organisation, based in Geneva, Switzerland dedicated to improving the global response to conflict. In support of the organizations mission we aim to undertake and promote action to resolve armed conflicts through tailor-made support to peace processes, and; to contribute to the improvement of the practice of mediation and the strengthening of capacity within the wider community of practitioners.
We are looking for a Public Relations Manager to be based in Geneva, reporting to the Director of Communications, to build and develop relationships with our primary target audiences.
Responsibilities include:
Planning, advising and implementing focused public relations strategies in support of project objectives and the organization as a whole;
Proposing and writing material for publication in relevant publications and the website (in English and French) and promoting that material for publication;
Arranging speaking engagements for HD Centre staff and the drafting of speeches;
Giving interviews and presentations on the work of the organisation
Monitoring and responding to relevant press coverage
Developing a network of influential and supportive media contacts;
Candidates should have a university degree in international relations, public relations, communications or a related field and at least 7-10 years relevant work experience.
Required skills include:
excellent written and spoken English and French;
excellent presentation skills;
public relations experience in government or in conflict resolution is considered a valuable asset;
journalist experience and training is considered useful but not essential
Applicants should have a talent and enthusiasm for presenting, writing and motivating. They should be able to demonstrate effective communication skills and an understanding of communications strategies in support of others.
Please send a CV (2 pages maximum) with a brief introduction to pr[@]hdcentre.org before 15 January 2008.
Note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be able to reply to people short-listed for interview.
The HD Centre is an equal opportunities employer.