Media and Communications Officer
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 is the preferred location, but location is negotiable if within easy access to Geneva. 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.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, with comprehensive benefits.
ICBL-CMC is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity.
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 is the preferred location, but location is negotiable if within easy access to Geneva. 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.
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