TFT is seeking a young and dynamic professional, keen to secure a career within a fast-growing nonprofit that has a growing voice and impact in the sustainability world. The successful candidate will have experience in Communication, preferably in the private sector, and should be proactive, autonomous and creative.
The position is full time based in TFT’s Crassier office, Switzerland.
Responsible to: TFT Communication Manager
Key Roles
- Undertake the planning, development and delivery of TFT internal and external communications;
- Participate in the development of the communication strategy/objectives and communication plans;
- Support the communication manager to build and communicate the TFT brand image.
Responsibilities
The Communication Officer will be responsible for:
- Editing and organizing the publication of documents;
- Writing press releases and articles;
- Editing and proof reading articles;
- Translating articles;
- Day-to-day management of the TFT website, including updating and ongoing monitoring;
- Coordinating the production of other internal and external TFT communications, publications and materials;
- Keeping staff, donors and business members up to date with the organisation’s latest news;
- Supporting the Communication manager to build a journalist network in targeted countries.
- Providing the public with information when it is requested;
- Posting news, articles and video content to the organisations social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Yammer, etc…)
Education, Qualifications, Skills, Experience
Required
- English mother tongue and fluent French required;
- University degree (Bachelor/Master) or equivalent in Communication, Journalism, Marketing or Public Relations;
- A minimum of three solid years working as a Communication Officer in a company;
- Good understanding and high interest in environmental and social responsibility issues;
- Experience of working within the private sector;
- Excellent writing, editing and formatting skills in English;
- Computer, desktop publishing skills, experience in web design required;
- Fluent in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required;
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
- Able to work flexible hours (outside 9-5 workday), as required;
- Able to handle multiple tasks and work autonomously;
- Flexibility, ability to show initiative and a positive attitude;
- Eager to continually learn and develop as part of a team.
- Only candidates with Swiss/European nationality or valid Swiss work permit will be considered.
Preferred
- Additional languages (Portuguese, Indonesian, etc.)
What we offer
- A unique work experience in a fast-growing and dynamic non-profit directly impacting the conservation of the environment and improvements in human rights and social equity through trade;
- A dynamic international environment with the chance to work in a multi-cultural team;
- 25 days paid leave per year.
Please send your CV and cover letter in English to hr@tft-forests.org. Please indicate the Job CodeHQCO0711 in the subject line of your email. The application deadline is 31 July 2011.
Initial screening of short-listed candidates will take place by telephone, followed by a personal interview process for pre-selected candidates, tentatively scheduled in August 2011. The candidate will be selected immediately thereafter and the start date will be agreed, but no later than one month after offer.
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