Team Lead (Communications)

Grade: P5 Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 2 Years **Job Posting** --------------- : Nov 13, 2026, 7:23:15 AM **Closing Date** ---------------- : Dec 4, 2026, 4:59:00 PM **Primary Location** -------------------- : Switzerland-Geneva **Organization** ---------------- : UT/UTD UNITAID International drug purchase facility **Schedule** ------------ : Full-time **IMPORTANT NOTICE:** Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. **OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME** ------------------------------- Unitaid is a multilateral Organization hosted by the World Health Organization. Unitaid is focused on making a unique and impactful contribution to the global response against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in developing countries. It catalyses improvements for the larger response through forward-looking and time-limited investments that are designed to increase access to better, more effective and more affordable health products (i.e. preventatives, medicines and diagnostics). These investments typically target market-based interventions such as price reductions, improvements in quality and supply, and the introduction of innovative products more suitable for the populations in need. **DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES** ------------------------- * Lead, establish and implement the communications strategy that aligns all of the organization's priorities; * Implement the communications strategy through outreach to partners, donors and other stakeholders; * Manage a team of communications staff, guide and train them to execute the strategy and closely monitor its implementation; * Formulate and coordinate messaging and ensure consistent delivery of these messages in time-sensitive situations; * Oversee design and content of website and social media activities * Use professional knowledge and expertise of communications to oversee writing of reports, news releases, summaries, briefing papers and talking points on issues of relevance to the organization; * Oversee the production of all promotional and printed materials, including annual reports; * Work with colleagues across units to communicate complex issues to diverse audiences; * Provide professional know-how to colleagues in other departments to build on their knowledge of communications skills; * Develop and promote a standardized branding approach across the organization that ensures a coherent external image; * Act as a senior representative of Unitaid to external stakeholders * Oversee handling of inquiries and coordinate responses to partners and donors about the organization; * Provide explanations of the organization to external partners and stakeholders * Oversee the successful execution of selected projects, such as high-profile events, and social media campaigns * Serve as a spokesperson for the organization and as its primary media and communications focal point;