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Communications and Event Officer, IUCN China (Beijing)

Vacancy #:   810
Unit:   IUCN China Country Office
Organisation:   International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:   China Country Office, Beijing, China
Reporting to:   Country Representative, IUCN China
Work percentage:   100%
Grade:   P1
Expected start date:   01 January 2016
Type of contract:   Fixed-term (12 months)
Closing date:   04 May 2014
BACKGROUND
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. COMMUNICATIONS DUTIES
• Act as Communications Focal Point for the IUCN China Programme.
• Develop, implement and monitor the IUCN China Programme communications strategy, based on the IUCN regional communications strategy and adhering to regional and global communications policies.
• Produce high quality communications and knowledge products in a range of formats including reports, speeches, presentations, publications, brochures, web stories, press releases, short films, podcasts, etc.
• Ensure that IUCN branding, guidelines, and other communications policies and procedures are strictly followed in all communications products, and by all staff and consultants, and that messages and products are aligned with project objectives and IUCN Programme.
• Work with the Programme Coordinator to ensure strategic communications are integrated into all project concepts, proposals, budgets and work plans, and that these elements are adequately budgeted for.
• Work with the Programme Coordinator to ensure project communications are effectively implemented.
• Develop and manage web content and digital resources including social media such as Sina Weibo (IUCN China), WeChat and APP. Do regular updates to the IUCN website and social media in both Chinese and English. Proactively manage and monitor media relations, including pitching of stories, organizing press events, maintaining a media database and distributing relevant global, regional and national press releases to media contacts.
• Contribute content related to IUCN China activities to regional and global communications activities and products.
• Monitor and evaluate communications activities and provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Programme Coordinator.
• Work closely with the Head of Asia Communications to optimize collaboration and ensure programmatic alignment.
• Support the IUCN China programme staff to deliver programme communications strategies and activities in China, including designing and producing communications materials, delivering events and campaigns, and outreach to stakeholders and wider audiences through media and other channels.
• Assist the IUCN China team in running a number of different types of events, such as press conferences, Members’ events and project launches..

2. CONSTITUENCY DUTIES
2.1. Assist in Membership Coordination, Member Recruitment and Retention
• Under the guidance of the Country Representative, act as the Membership Focal Point for IUCN Members based in China, and liaise with IUCN Members in China on a regular basis and ensure relevant information is communicated to the membership
• Manage and maintain the Member database, including commission members, ensuring accurate and timely data input to the Constituency Relationship Management (CRM) for China, and providing necessary information to management for actively engaging with members
• Assist and encourage members to use the IUCN Portal and take responsibility to upload information relevant to members in China on a regular basis
• Develop, manage and update web content (using IUCN Content Management) and digital resources for IUCN Members in China, including promotional material in consultation with relevant staff
• Communicate relevant information to organizations that are interested in becoming IUCN Members, provide support for the identification and recruitment of appropriate new members, and provide information related to the membership and facilitate application processes, in coordination with the Asia Regional Office;
• Assist the IUCN China programme staff in developing and implementing a membership retention strategy, which might include mobilizing support for the work of Members where relevant to the IUCN Global Programme Strategy, and attending meetings held by IUCN Members in China
• Liaise with the Membership Manager, Asia on membership applications relevant to China and ensure timely submission to IUCN HQ for Council’s approval through Asia Regional Office. When necessary, proactively follow up with the Region or IUCN HQ on pending applications for membership, and respond to queries as required
• Follow up on payment of membership dues, including sending out yearly invoices Support in the establishment and operations of the IUCN China Member Committee, and take the lead in organizing regular Members' meetings.

2.2. Support the promotion of enhanced integration of Members and Commissions into programme development and delivery
• Assist the IUCN China Programme staff in maintaining and updating information on members’ expertise, resources and interests, identify and suggest participation of members and commissions in design and delivery of programmes and projects of IUCN in China.
• Assist the Country Representative and Programme staff of IUCN China in coordinating national, regional and global events involving Members and Commission members' participation in close coordination with the Asia Regional Office, particularly related to regional and global events such as World Conservation Congress (WCC) and World Parks Congress (WPC)

3. OTHER DUTIES
• Act as the focal point for providing Secretariat support for the President of IUCN in China and coordinate and conduct activities to support IUCN President in various areas, including organizing schedules, logistics and meetings for the President, preparing needed documents such as itineraries, speech notes, presentations and reports;
• Carry out any other duties as mutually agreed with the line manager.
REQUIREMENTS
  • A degree in journalism, public relations, communication or related field. Post graduate qualifications would be an asset;

• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese

• At least 3 years of professional experience in a related field at a similar level including experience in media relations and other communications aspects, including web/social media skills

• Good understanding of national / regional communications, media relations and branding

• Good understanding of broader conservation issues and good network with the conservation stakeholders in China

• The ability to produce high quality outputs under tight timelines

• Flexible, willing to learn, adaptable, team-oriented, detail oriented, excellent organizational and communication skills
APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

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