Close Menu
  • Home
  • Conferences
    • Training
  • Scholarships
    • Undergraduate
    • Short Courses
    • Online Courses
    • Masters/Postgraduate
    • PhD
    • Postdoctoral
    • Study Abroad
      • Study in Africa
      • Study in Asia
      • Study in Australia
      • Study in Europe
      • Study in USA
  • Competitions
    • Awards
  • Grants
  • Fellowships
  • Jobs
    • Internships
    • Volunteering
  • Blog
    • OD Specials
      • OD Live Series
      • Young Person of the Month
      • Mentorship
        • OD Mentors
    • Success Stories
    • How-To
    • General Tips
  • ODIC 2023
    • ODIC 2023 Application
    • ODIC Judges
    • ODIC 2023 Winners
    • ODIC 2022 Winners
    • ODIC 2021 Winners
    • ODIC 2019 Winners
    • ODIC 2018 Winners
    • ODIC 2017 Winners
    • ODIC 2016 Winners
  • Search
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • Australia and Oceania
    • America
    • Europe
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Saturday, May 10
  • About Us
    • Partners
  • Submit Opportunity
  • Deadlines
  • Nominate #YPOM
  • Promote
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact
Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Instagram Telegram
Opportunity Desk
  • Home
  • Conferences
    • Training
  • Scholarships
    • Undergraduate
    • Short Courses
    • Online Courses
    • Masters/Postgraduate
    • PhD
    • Postdoctoral
    • Study Abroad
      • Study in Africa
      • Study in Asia
      • Study in Australia
      • Study in Europe
      • Study in USA
  • Competitions
    • Awards
  • Grants
  • Fellowships
  • Jobs
    • Internships
    • Volunteering
  • Blog
    • OD Specials
      • OD Live Series
      • Young Person of the Month
      • Mentorship
        • OD Mentors
    • Success Stories
    • How-To
    • General Tips
  • ODIC 2023
    • ODIC 2023 Application
    • ODIC Judges
    • ODIC 2023 Winners
    • ODIC 2022 Winners
    • ODIC 2021 Winners
    • ODIC 2019 Winners
    • ODIC 2018 Winners
    • ODIC 2017 Winners
    • ODIC 2016 Winners
  • Search
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • Australia and Oceania
    • America
    • Europe
Opportunity Desk
Home»Hot Jobs»Communication Officer Job at Kofi Annan Foundation: Apply!

Communication Officer Job at Kofi Annan Foundation: Apply!

Opportunity DeskDecember 25, 20123 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram

Deadline: January 2, 2013

The Kofi Annan Foundation is an independent non-profit foundation, legally incorporated in Switzerland in 2007 chaired by the former United Nations Secretary-General. The objectives of the Foundation are to support Mr. Annan in applying his unique experience and moral authority to help address global issues, to build and preserve peace through mediation and conflict prevention, and help to ensure that the benefits of globalization are equitably shared through poverty reduction, good governance, human rights and the rule of law.

Responsibilities

Under guidance from the Executive Director and senior advisors of the Foundation, the Communications Officer will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Support the development and implementation of media and outreach strategies for the Foundation, engage key partners and constituencies, and be responsible for positioning the Foundation’s activities, projects and advocacy in the communications arena. This will include developing messaging, website content, and the production and dissemination of public information materials for all Foundation activities.
  • Draft articles, speeches and talking points for the Chairman as required.
  • Help track issues of key concern to the Foundation using a wide range of open source media.
  • Advise and support the Foundation on public information issues, methods and approaches including use of new media and digital platforms.
  • Be responsible for liaison with the media, including responding to enquiries, organizing media activities, and media monitoring.
  • Support media appearances and interviews by the Chairman and Foundation staff, and serve as spokesperson for the Foundation.
  • Be responsible for communications budgets and associated reporting requirements, including assessment of impact of communications strategy.
  • Work with the Foundation’s communications service providers to ensure appropriate support in the implementation of the Foundation’s communications strategy.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

  • Up-to-date knowledge of current affairs, particularly of political and global development issues.
  • Solid understanding of the media and proven ability in news gathering, fact-checking, writing and editing to deadlines.
  • Ability to produce and edit written communications in a clear and concise style.
  • Ability to conceptualize and coordinate the production of multimedia materials.
  • Discretion and sound judgment, and ability to prioritise activities and assignments.
  • Ability to tailor language, tone, style and format to match audience.
  • Education
  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communications, journalism, public relations or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of relevant working experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

  • A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, public information or related field is required.
  • Previous experience writing in English in a deadline-driven newspaper or similar media outlet would be an asset.
  • Experience in producing public information or advocacy materials for different audiences, and with an international or intergovernmental organisation is required.
  • Ability to conceptualize and produce multimedia content for Internet-based platforms, including social media would be an advantage, as well as previous experience in providing communications support for fundraising purposes.

Languages
Excellent written and spoken English is required; good working knowledge of French an advantage.

Remuneration

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with skills and experience. Remuneration is subject to Swiss social charges and taxable under Swiss/Geneva law.

Method of Application

Please send your CV together with a letter of motivation in English by e-mail to [email protected] by 09h00 CET Wednesday, 02 January 2013. State “Communications Officer” in the subject of your e-mail. A written test will be part of the recruitment process. All applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please understand that we cannot respond to phone enquiries.

Information culled from here.

Share. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Pinterest Telegram
Previous ArticleCall for Applications: Commonwealth Foundation ‘Participatory Governance Grants’
Next Article International Development Youth Forum 2013: Apply!
Avatar photo
Opportunity Desk
  • Website

Opportunity Desk is the one stop place for all global opportunities. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @opportunitydesk

Related Posts

20 Hot Job and Internship Opportunities at One Acre Fund Currently Open – May 10, 2025 

May 10, 2025

27 Hot Job, Internship and Volunteer Opportunities With Deadline In May Currently Open – May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

WACSI Next Generation Internship Programme 2025 (Fully-funded)

April 30, 2025




OD YPOM – Gift Kisakye

Gift Kisakye From Uganda is OD Young Person of the month – May 2025. Read more.




Latest Posts
  • 20 Hot Job and Internship Opportunities at One Acre Fund Currently Open – May 10, 2025 
  • Pluralistic Media for Democracy Program 2025 (up to €700,000)
  • AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards 2025 ($5,000 prize)
  • Knight Emerging City Champions Program 2025-2026 for U.S. ($5,000 in seed funding)
  • Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Thailand 2025 (up to $30,000)
  • JASS Global Movement Builders’ School 2025 (Funded)
  • Global Development Awards Competition 2025
  • Tutator Forward Grants 2025 for NGOs & Social Enterprises
Follow on Twitter
Tweets by @OpportunityDesk
Follow Us on Social Media

facebook   Instagram   LinkedIn   Twitter   YouTube

Receive Opportunity Alerts!

Join over 100,000 email subscribers to receive weekly summary of opportunities. Sign up here.

Opportunity Desk Email Alerts!

Join over 100,000 email subscribers to receive weekly summary of opportunities. Sign up here.

Copyright © Opportunity Desk
  • About Us
    • Partners
  • Submit Opportunity
  • Deadlines
  • Nominate #YPOM
  • Promote
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

Ad Blocker Enabled!
Ad Blocker Enabled!
Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. Please support us by disabling your Ad Blocker.