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Volunteer position – Communications Officer / Management of web site and social media

About Action for Development

Action for Development is an NGO with offices in Geneva Switzerland and Kabul Afghanistan. Our organisation aims to ensure that funding for health and community development programs is spent in ways that maximize its impact, partnering with local organizations at the grassroots level.  The main focus areas of our programs are strategic health facilities management, maternal, neonatal, and child health services expansion, family planning, water, sanitation and hygiene, women’s empowerment, capacity building, and education. In 2014, Action for development was granted consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Responsibilities of the Communications Officer

Action for Development is seeking a committed person who can provide support with communication tasks on a voluntary basis. The ideal candidate shall have a background in media & communications, journalism, or development communication. They should also have a familiarity with Swiss rules and regulations for non prifit organisation and have knowledge of humanitarian programs.

Specific activities:

  • Promote the image of Action for development on social media platforms with daily posts and run online fundraising campaigns in support of AfD’s programs
  • Prepare communication material such as annual reports and quarterly newsletters
  • Regularly update content for the English/French websites
  • Develop communication contents for external partners and donors
  • Draft web stories and liaise with the team in Kabul to receive regular updates, stories, and photos.

Required Qualifications:

  • Degree or studying in any of the following relevant areas: Business, Marketing, Communications
  • Fluent in English both written and spoken. French would be an asset.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail-orientated good organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
  • Candidates with work experience within NGO procedures will be preferable.

Terms of the Contract:

  • Please note that this is an unpaid part-time volunteer position
  • Time Commitment: minimum of day per week, hybrid working (office and remotely). The candidate should ideally be based in Geneva.
  • Action for development is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will be considered for this opportunity without regard to age, color, religion, gender, and origin

Interested candidates are invited to send applications with CV/resume and letter of motivation to: recruitment@actfordev.org on the name of Margarita SCHMIT – HR Officer. To learn more about AfD, please visit our website: www.actfordev.org

By | August 25th, 2025|Careers|0 Comments

Volunteer position – Communications Officer / Management of web site and social media

About Action for Development

Action for Development is an NGO with offices in Geneva Switzerland and Kabul Afghanistan. Our organisation aims to ensure that funding for health and community development programs is spent in ways that maximize its impact, partnering with local organizations at the grassroots level.  The main focus areas of our programs are strategic health facilities management, maternal, neonatal, and child health services expansion, family planning, water, sanitation and hygiene, women’s empowerment, capacity building, and education. In 2014, Action for development was granted consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Responsibilities of the Communications Officer

Action for Development is seeking a committed person who can provide support with communication tasks on a voluntary basis. The ideal candidate shall have a background in media & communications, journalism, or development communication. They should also have a familiarity with Swiss rules and regulations for non prifit organisation and have knowledge of humanitarian programs.

Specific activities:

  • Promote the image of Action for development on social media platforms with daily posts and run online fundraising campaigns in support of AfD’s programs
  • Prepare communication material such as annual reports and quarterly newsletters
  • Regularly update content for the English/French websites
  • Develop communication contents for external partners and donors
  • Draft web stories and liaise with the team in Kabul to receive regular updates, stories, and photos.

Required Qualifications:

  • Degree or studying in any of the following relevant areas: Business, Marketing, Communications
  • Fluent in English both written and spoken. French would be an asset.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail-orientated good organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
  • Candidates with work experience within NGO procedures will be preferable.

Terms of the Contract:

  • Please note that this is an unpaid part-time volunteer position
  • Time Commitment: minimum of day per week, hybrid working (office and remotely). The candidate should ideally be based in Geneva.
  • Action for development is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will be considered for this opportunity without regard to age, color, religion, gender, and origin

Interested candidates are invited to send applications with CV/resume and letter of motivation to: recruitment@actfordev.org on the name of Margarita SCHMIT – HR Officer. To learn more about AfD, please visit our website: www.actfordev.org

By | August 25th, 2025|News|0 Comments

AI for Good summit – July 2025

The AI for Good summit is being held 8-11 July 2025 in Geneva – there are many interesting speakers and events – and entry is free of charge – more information on the event website.

By | June 25th, 2025|Other events|0 Comments

GCN Crowdsourcing Lunch Event Wrap up

Dear Communicators,

Thank you to the members who joined our Geneva Communicators Network lunch event on 17 June 2025 on Crowdsourcing Solutions for Communicators in Times of Disruption. Our session moved away from the traditional speaker format in favour of a dynamic, collaborative exchange around the challenges communicators face in today’s evolving global landscape.

We had interesting contributions from the groups on how communication professionals can help their organisations maintain trust, relevance, and clarity in light of the current challenges we all face from budget constraints to geopolitical uncertainty, AI disruption and misinformation.

Thank you to Alissa Reindel for her contribution in guiding the discussion and to Alicia Humberset for the photos (we posted a few below).

We wish all our members a great weekend and look forward to seeing you at a future GCN event.

The GCN Team

 

 

By | June 20th, 2025|GCN lunch events|0 Comments

Crowdsourcing Solutions for Communicators in Times of Disruption – 17 June 2025

Dear Communicators,

We are pleased to announce our next Geneva Communicators Network (GCN) lunch event, to be held on 17 June 2025.

In light of the growing challenges faced by Geneva’s international community, we are adapting our traditional speaker format in favour of a dynamic, crowdsourcing discussion. As communication professionals, we are navigating an increasingly complex global environment marked by budget cuts, public skepticism, the rapid evolution of AI, and geopolitical instability—often compounded by widespread misinformation. In such a context, effective communication has never been more essential, or more difficult.

This interactive lunchtime seminar will explore how communicators can best support their organisations in maintaining trust, relevance, and clarity in their messaging—despite limited resources and mounting external pressures. Through a lively group exchange, participants will contribute ideas and share experiences in response to real-time challenges.

The session will be facilitated by Alissa Reindel, an experienced communications professional with expertise in developing strategic communications campaigns, content creation, and team leadership.

We look forward to an engaging and collaborative discussion with all of you.

Register here>>

Date: Tuesday 17 June 2025

Time: 12h30 to 14h00

The Swiss Press Club, Domaine de Penthes, Chem. de l’Impératrice 18, 1292, Pregny-Chambésy, Geneva

Fee: CHF 35.- per person includes drinks and snacks

By | June 10th, 2025|GCN lunch events|0 Comments

GCN Lunch Event – Crowdsourcing Solutions for Communicators in Times of Disruption – 17 June 2025

Dear Communicators,

We are pleased to announce our next Geneva Communicators Network (GCN) lunch event, to be held on 17 June 2025.

In light of the growing challenges faced by Geneva’s international community, we are adapting our traditional speaker format in favour of a dynamic, crowdsourcing discussion. As communication professionals, we are navigating an increasingly complex global environment marked by budget cuts, public skepticism, the rapid evolution of AI, and geopolitical instability—often compounded by widespread misinformation. In such a context, effective communication has never been more essential, or more difficult.

This interactive lunchtime seminar will explore how communicators can best support their organisations in maintaining trust, relevance, and clarity in their messaging—despite limited resources and mounting external pressures. Through a lively group exchange, participants will contribute ideas and share experiences in response to real-time challenges.

The session will be facilitated by Alissa Reindel, an experienced communications professional with expertise in developing strategic communications campaigns, content creation, and team leadership.

We look forward to an engaging and collaborative discussion with all of you.

Register here>>

Date: Tuesday 17 June 2025

Time: 12h30 to 14h00

The Swiss Press Club, Domaine de Penthes, Chem. de l’Impératrice 18, 1292, Pregny-Chambésy, Geneva

Fee: CHF 35.- per person includes drinks and snacks

By | June 10th, 2025|Other events|0 Comments

Online event – 3 June 2025: Media, Politics and Storytelling – How Narratives Shape International Affairs

Join this Online event of the Geneva Graduate Institute on “Media, Politics and Storytelling – How Narratives Shape International Affairs” on 03 June 2025, 12:30 – 13:30.  Register here>>

This webinar explores how narrative strategies are deliberately constructed to frame events, shape public opinion, and influence political agendas. It will delve into the mechanisms through which these narratives are disseminated—via traditional journalism, social media platforms, diplomatic communications, and cultural production—and how they are contested across different geopolitical, cultural, and ideological contexts. From state-sponsored messaging to grassroots counter-narratives, the session will illuminate the role of storytelling in constructing meaning, mobilising support, and competing for influence in the international arena.

Featuring leading experts in diplomacy, media relations, and international affairs, the session will unpack how stories influence legitimacy, authority, and action on the world stage.

Register here>>

By | May 28th, 2025|Other events|0 Comments

Sound and Light Show Celebrating 160 Years of Global Communication

In celebration of the ITU’s 160th anniversary, a free sound and light show will be projected onto the ITU Tower during Geneva’s Nuit des Musées – Saturday 16 May at 21h30. As the United Nations agency for digital technologies, the ITU plays a pivotal role in international cooperation and the global dissemination of technology. The event will highlight the ITU’s impact on everyday life, from radio to satellites. Further information>>

By | May 16th, 2025|Other events|0 Comments

Chief Communications Officer – The International Council of Peace and Security (ICPS)

The International Council of Peace and Security (ICPS) is an independent international NGO based in Geneva, committed to building a safer, more peaceful world for all.

The ICPS is seeking an exceptional and visionary Chief Communications Officer to lead our global communications efforts and elevate the profile of their diverse initiatives across key media and public-facing platforms. As the CCO, you will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive communications strategies that align with ICPS’s mission and drive meaningful social impact. You will oversee both internal and external communications, ensuring clear, consistent messaging that resonates with our stakeholders and enhances ICPS’s public image. Your role will include direct line management of two senior managers – the Public Relations Director and the Public Relations Manager. You will work closely with both, managing a team of 20 public relations professionals to ensure that the organisation’s communications campaigns are executed with precision, creativity, and impact. You will also be responsible for collaborating with the Chief Media Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for setting strategic priorities, creating high-quality, compelling content, and building and maintaining strong relationships with external media outlets and key partners. You will lead strategic communications, manage crisis communications, and play a key role in increasing the visibility of ICPS on an international scale.

Key Responsibilities

As the CCO, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing ICPS‘s visibility and reputation, strategically shaping its communications efforts. Your responsibilities will include:

Strategic Communications Leadership:

  • Provide forward-thinking communications counsel to the executive board and senior leadership team, ensuring the organisation remains proactive in addressing public relations challenges and seizing opportunities in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Media Relations and Content Strategy:

  • Act as the principal point of contact for all media relations and external communications. Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media outlets, influencers, and content partners to enhance ICPS’s public image.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy:

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, academic institutions, artists, and government agencies, to advocate for ICPS’s work and promote its global initiatives. Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive board on matters related to communications, media strategy, and public engagement. Provide guidance on key messaging, communications risks, and strategic media opportunities to increase ICPS’s global influence.

Skills and Competencies Required:

Communications Expertise:

  • Extensive experience in developing and implementing successful communication strategies, ideally within a non-profit or mission-driven environment. Proven ability to align communication efforts with organisational goals and create measurable impact across a variety of platforms.

Media Relations:

  • Expertise in managing media relations and crafting compelling narratives. Ability to manage both proactive and reactive media campaigns, cultivate strong media relationships.

Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving:

  • Strong strategic and analytical mindset, with the ability to navigate complex communications challenges, identify opportunities for brand enhancement, and develop innovative solutions that further the organisation’s mission.

Qualifications

  • A master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field from a reputable institution. Professional certifications or qualifications in media relations, digital communication, or strategic communications are highly desirable.
  • A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, or media management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position overseeing communications strategy, media outreach, and public relations. Experience within the nonprofit sector, particularly with international or mission-driven organisations, is highly advantageous but not required..
  • Demonstrated expertise in leading and managing communications teams, including supervising senior communications officers or directors. Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams that consistently deliver impactful media campaigns and communication strategies.
  • Strong advisory experience, serving as a trusted communications consultant and primary point of contact for executive boards, senior leadership teams, and external stakeholders on all communications matters. Ability to provide strategic counsel on complex communications issues, including crisis management, media strategy, and public perception.
  • Extensive knowledge of the media landscape, including both traditional and digital media channels. Familiarity with media regulations, press relations, and the intricacies of managing communications.
  • Fluency in English (CEFR C1) is required. Proficiency in French or German is highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with key external stakeholders, including media outlets, influencers, governmental bodies, and partner organisations. Experience working with international media and managing high-profile media content will be an asset.
  • Comfortable with part-time commitment, contributing 8–10 hours (20%) per week, with availability for remote work, selecting your own working hours.
  • A motivational and empathetic leadership style, with a commitment to fostering inclusivity, integrity, and excellence. Strong interpersonal skills to inspire trust and credibility within the organisation.

What We Offer

  • An opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic, mission driven organisation that contributes to international peace and security.
  • An online certificate with an international serial number after completing one year at ICPS.
  • Access to ICPS’s Executive Education Certificate Program, which includes six courses totaling 64 hours, specifically tailored for your role, with international certification.
  • Access to a global network of seasoned professionals and consultants, offering tailored support to help you grow, excel, and advance in your area of expertise.
  • We promise you a green world, a new feature. Join a fully net-zero carbon emission organisation committed to supporting a greener world.
  • Flexible working hours based on project deadlines. You must be available to work 8-10 hours per week, with the flexibility to choose your working hours.
  • The chance to be part of our volunteer organisation, contributing to ICPS‘s humanitarian mission to promote international security and peace for all.
  • Possibility of contract renewal with advancement at your field at the end of your 1 year according to evaluation of the ICPS Board.
  • The opportunity to work remotely, providing flexibility and the ability to balance your work with other commitments.
  • The chance to work with a diverse team of individuals from around the world, supporting the organisation’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
  • Being credited with your name, picture and also being credited in the ” Team ” section.
  • Training sessions from our valuable and well-experienced team members.
  • Being part of our volunteer-based organisation, and the satisfaction of contributing and doing good to the world.

For more information and to apply>>

By | April 23rd, 2025|Careers|0 Comments

Training Evaluation Consultant – Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (HRDAP) Evaluation

The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is looking for a consultant in order to evaluate its flagship training, the Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (part-time, May-August 2025).  Deadline to apply is 27 April.

The overall objective of this study is to assess the relevance, effectiveness (including impact),
efficiency and sustainability of HRDAP and take stock of lessons learnt to establish recommendations for future strategic planning.

Further information>>

By | March 28th, 2025|News|0 Comments