E-MED: Vacances de postes � Msf et DNDi
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
June 2003
INFORMATION OFFICER
Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines / M�decins Sans Fronti�res (MSF)
Based in: Geneva
Duration and time: Full time, starting September 2003
Reports to: Senior Editor
FUNCTIONS:
Write / edit campaign materials or manage their development. Coordinate the
production of press materials and act as press officer for specific
projects. Liaise with communications and policy / advocacy officers in the
18 MSF sections. Support website development.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Development and production of campaign documents:
- Write / edit external campaign documents (e.g. policy papers, reports and
scientific papers). Alternatively manage the out-sourced development of
these documents.
- Write / edit internal campaign documents, such as background papers,
�Questions and Answers� documents for press officers, status reports, etc.
- Write / edit AccessNews, the external bi-annual campaign newsletter, and
manage its production and distribution.
- Create / edit presentations on various campaign-related topics.
Media:
In close cooperation with the campaign team:
- Coordinate the production of press materials and act as back-up
spokesperson as necessary.
- Write/edit press releases and op-eds for the wider network and
international press.
- Participate in and act as press officer for specific projects, including
international conferences and events.
Internal communications:
Coordinate internal communications on campaign issues by liaising with
communications and policy/advocacy staff in the 18 MSF sections.
Website development:
Work with the webmaster to develop and constantly update a dynamic
campaigning website.
Profile and qualifications:
University degree. English native speaker or equivalent. Very good French
skills, Spanish or other language(s) an asset. Excellent writing skills.
Work experience as public information or press officer preferable.
Experience in health communications or advocacy work. General computer
literacy.
To apply for the job:
Please send a cover letter and CV to: Isabelle Saussereau, MSF, 12 Rue du
Lac, P.O. Box 6090, 1211 Geneva 6, Switzerland. Or send by email to:
isabelle.saussereau@geneva.msf.org
Deadline for applications: June 30th 2003
For more information about the MSF Campaign for Access to Essential
Medicines, see www.accessmed-msf.org. General information about MSF can be
found at: www.msf.org.