Communications Officer – Digital Content Manager – ICI Geneva
About the position
We are looking for a Communications Officer – Digital Content Manager to join our Communications team, based in International Cocoa Initiative’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Communications Officer – Digital Content Manager will work to strengthen ICI’s digital presence, managing the organization’s website and social media channels, and supporting ICI to tell its story in a compelling and inspirational way.
Main tasks and responsibilities
• Continuously improve and adapt ICI’s social media strategy
• Oversee the creation, curation, and promotion of social media content, working closely with the communication teams in West Africa
• Manage the website and act as the main focal point between the communication team and the website provider/developers
• Explore new ways to further enhance ICI’s digital presence, basing decisions on data and using clear indicators of success
• Create compelling digital content (articles, social media content, infographics etc.) that communicates our impact tackling child labour and forced labour in the cocoa sector, and supports the sharing of knowledge and best practice across the sector
• Edit, publish, and promote videos on ICI’s digital channels and work with external agencies to create engaging video content
• Answer public requests for information
• Support the implementation of the organization’s visual brand guidelines and the overall respect of the visual identity
• Support the organization’s media engagement including responding to media requests and drafting key messages
• Provide support related to the organization’s participation in conferences, industry events, webinars etc. helping with key messages, materials, and logistics
• Provide support with crisis communications and managing reputational risk Reporting to the Communications Director, you will work closely with the communications staff based in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, in addition to staff in other departments across all locations.
Qualifications, skills and experience
• Five or more years of experience in non-profit communications, corporate communications or journalism
• University degree or equivalent in communications or another relevant field
• Experience in non-profit outreach and advocacy
• English mother tongue and excellent written and spoken French
• Ability to turn technical information into compelling stories
• Strong content strategy and content development skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and understand and adjust to changing priorities
• Strong graphic design skills, video editing a plus • Strong IT skills including web content management systems
• A commitment to continuous learning with good knowledge of new developments in the communications field and a willingness to learn from others and constantly improve
• Curiosity and passion for communications and improving the life of children and their families in cocoa-growing communities
How to apply
Child Safeguarding Policy
ICI has zero-tolerance for all forms of child neglect, abuse (sexual, physical, emotional, and psychological) and exploitation (sexual and commercial). ICI commits to put the best interest of the child first, and at the centre of its work, irrespective of a child’s ability, ethnicity, faith, gender, sexuality and culture. ICI recognizes its responsibility to ensure and to promote a safe and secure environment for children. To effectively manage risks to children, ICI requires the commitment, support and cooperation of all staff, associates, partners, suppliers, serviceproviders and visitors. By applying at ICI, you automatically agree to the above terms and uphold the principles described herein.
Application procedure
Only candidates with the possibility of acquiring a work permit for Switzerland should apply. Please send applications in English (including a cover letter and your CV) to hr@cocoainitiative.org by February 28, 2022. Only those candidates who match the above requirements and who have been selected for interview will be contacted
Project Communication Consultant (remote) – Luc Hoffmann Institute, Switzerland
Project Communication Consultant
Application closing date: 18 February 2022
The Luc Hoffmann Institute is seeking to hire a Project Communication Consultant for the following project:
The Future of Philanthropy
The consultant will support the effective delivery of this project to advance social innovation in conservation funding for the benefit of nature and people. We are looking for someone with demonstrable communication management experience in collaborative environments, who is also comfortable with dynamic and fast-paced workflows and enjoys working with diverse stakeholders. The consultant will support the Project Owner in developing and implementing effective (marketing) communication that drives awareness for and strengthens the reputation of the initiative and the Luc Hoffmann Institute. Consultants with experience or interest in social and ecological matters, and an interest in and experience with the philanthropic giving sector are welcome.
Date/Length of Consultancy: The contract will run from February 2022 to June 2022.
Location: Consultants can be based in any location subject to the local time in that location being no more than 4 hours difference (plus or minus) from Central European Time.
Next online event – 9 February 2022, 12h00-13h00
Our first event for 2022, hosted jointly with the Basel Communicators Network:
Stephen Welch, FRSA and Director of Archetypical Ltd. will introduce us to the three key elements of Trust, using the “Trust Equation”. This 1-hour session will be a modified version of a workshop he has developed for senior executive teams, to help them build trust and improve organizational effectiveness. By attending this session, you will learn the approach and be able to apply it to create your own success.
Date: Wednesday 9 February 2022
Time: 12h00-13h00
Register here>>

Online event: Building trusted relationships at work – 9 February 2022, 12h00-13h00
Dear communicators,
We are pleased to announce our first event for 2022, hosted jointly with the Basel Communicators Network:
Stephen Welch, FRSA and Director of Archetypical Ltd. will introduce us to the three key elements of Trust, using the “Trust Equation”. This 1-hour session will be a modified version of a workshop he has developed for senior executive teams, to help them build trust and improve organizational effectiveness. By attending this session, you will learn the approach and be able to apply it to create your own success.
Date: Wednesday 9 February 2022
Time: 12h00-13h00
Register here>>

Marketing & Communications Coordinator (50%) – Freesuns, Vaud
Freesuns designs, manufactures and installs beautiful and powerful solar roof tiles for residential, commercial and heritage buildings in Switzerland. We are looking for a Marketing Co-ordinator to create content and drive our Marketing Communications to increase the awareness of solar roof tiles with our target customer segment and with our installation partners.
You would be hands-on in creating our marketing content, generating well-qualified sales leads and supporting our sales team. We are looking for someone with good design skills who can create beautiful imagery, sales materials, videos, social media posts and any other marketing content to build our brand.
Key tasks:
• Develop a range of marketing communication assets with a focus on high quality digital materials such as imagery, infographics and videos which showcase the unique value of Freesuns roofs
• Develop a clear branding strategy and build our brand awareness in the appropriate channels
• Develop and execute a social media strategy by generating content and updating it to our web site and managing our social media sites
• Promote our brand and products through appropriate Public Relations activities, working with journalists and other stakeholders
• Write content for brochures, product catalogues, submissions and other marketing assets
• Use appropriate software tools to create a library of marketing assets such as sales presentations, brochures, sales proposals, imagery etc
• Work with specialists such as video editors and photographers to ensure we have exceptional content
• Execute lead-generation campaigns to generate appropriate sales leads
• Handle incoming leads and other enquiries to qualify opportunities for the sales team
• Whatever else needs to be done to help grow the Freesuns business
Your skills will include:
• A flair for elegant design enabling you to create beautiful marketing materials which reflect our brand positioning as a premium product
• Demonstrated track record of developing marketing assets yourself with strong technical skills in appropriate software tools such as the Adobe suite
• Familiarity with using social media to build a brand profile
• Some training or work experience in either Marketing Communications, Art, Industrial Design, Photography, Graphic Design or related fields
• Excellent verbal communication and content writing skills in both French and English. German language skills would also be an advantage.
• Previous experience in Business-to-Consumer marketing would be highly favourable
Your personal characteristics will include:
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to take on any task
• A clear sense of personal responsibility and accountability
• Self-motivation and a strong work ethic
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work closely with others to achieve an outcome
This position will commence at part-time at 50% and may scale up to full-time as our business grows.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send us your resume including some examples of your work to jobs@freesuns.ch
Communications Graduate Assistant – The International AIDS Society (IAS) Geneva
About the IAS: IAS the International AIDS Society – leads collective action on every front of the global HIV response through its membership base, scientific authority and convening power. Founded in 1988, countries. Working with its members, the IAS advocates and drives urgent action to reduce the International AIDS Conference, the IAS Conference on HIV Science, and the HIV Research for Prevention Conference.
The IAS promotes and in vests in HIV advocacy and research on key issue areas through our strategic programmes, initiatives, and campaigns that advocate for urgent action to reduce the global impact of HIV, including increased investment in HIV cure research; optimizing treatment and care for infants, children and adolescents with HIV in resource – limited settings; preventing and treating HIV – related co – infections; and expanding access to prevention, treatment and care for key populations vulnerable to HIV acquisition such as men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, sex workers and transgender people including protecting their human rights by combatting punitive laws and discriminatory policies.
More information on IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org .
Details of Employment:
The Communications Graduate Assistant will be based in Geneva, Switzerland. The position will report to the Senior Communications Officer Content and will also work closely with the Senior Communications Officer – Engagement . The position is full – time and fixed – term to start in February 2022 until August 2022.
This position is intended for recent graduates and paid at the Geneva minimum wage .
Purpose of the position :
This is a graduate entry – level position to support the Senior Communications Officers within the Communications and Public Affairs department.
Working across a wide range of priority areas, including IAS strategic communications, conferences and campaigns, the incumbent will provide day-to-day administrative support, coordinate the development of communication materials, and support the delivery of communications objectives for AIDS 2022, the 24th International AIDS Conference . This is an exciting role for a creative self – starter looking for a challenging yet rewarding role in an international NGO with a long standing reputation for excellence.
Main responsibilities:
Content coordination
- Coordinate and support the development of communications materials, such as press releases, video, web content and email newsletters
- Conduct research and fact check content, including scientific references in communications materials
- Provide support in tracking requests to design agencies
- Suppo rt media monitoring, to include tracking of select issue areas on a daily basis and sharing with the rest of the team to ensure that the department is aware of the latest debates
Conference logistics
- Day- to – day management of the media inbox
- Coordination o f media registrations, media scholarships, third – party press conferences and all in – person and virtual media centre logistics
- Liaison with and management of deliverables for media partners
- Coordination of supplier contracts and deliverables
Administrative support
- Provide logistical support for special projects and campaigns, such as the HIV unmuted podcast series, led by the Communications and Public Affairs department
Perform additional tasks as and when requested by the Senior Communications Officers.
Academic qualifications:
- Recently graduated with a university degree in public health, public policy, international development, communications, journalism or related
Work experience:
- Ideally, previous internships and/or experience in administration, research and/or communications especially within global health would be a distinct
Skills/competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- A passion for research and an analytical mind
- Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail
- Creative thinker with high – energy and a positive can – do attitude
- Ability to operate with minimal supervision but also know when to ask for help
- An understanding of HIV and/or the global health landscape would be an
Languages:
- Excellent English language communication skills, both written and oral (full professional proficiency); knowledge of other languages is an asset.
For further information and to apply, click here>>
3 December 2021 – search engine optimization

Online event: 3 December 2021 – Growing your digital presence with search engine optimization

Communications Intern – European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Geneva
Principal responsibilities
The Communications Intern will provide support for a wide range of communications’ tasks, working under the direction of the Senior Communications Officer for EBU Media. These will include maintaining and updating media lists; distribution of press releases; uploading of articles to ebu.ch; researching photographs; liaising with the press cuttings service; drafting posts for social media; researching social media handles; creating impactful analytics to demonstrate the work of the team/EBU. This role is varied. As an example, in a single day the incumbent might be researching media contacts for a particular story, finding facts to include in an article, making some simple infographics, uploading videos to YouTube or looking at TikTok to get some promotional ideas.
Skills and experience
Do you have:
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, particularly in English
- Experience working with website CMS – not coding necessarily, but updating web copy a definite plus
- A genuine and demonstrable interest in the media – from print and online to podcasts, TV and radio programmes.
- Experience of social media platforms, either in a work environment or personal capacity is a definite plus. As is an interest in video – shooting and editing – and photography
- A positive attitude and cheerful disposition. Keen to learn and develop – and also to support the department as required.
- Ability to work in a busy environment and remain calm and focused. Is up to date with current affairs and new trends. Good team worker. Champion of diversity and difference.
Education – In the process of completing a diploma – an internship agreement is required
About the EBU
The European Broadcasting Union is the world’s foremost alliance of public service media, representing over a hundred organizations worldwide. Every single EBU’s employee strive to secure a sustainable future for public service media, provide our Members with world-class content through the Eurovision and Euroradio brands, and build on our founding ethos of solidarity and co-operation to create a centre for learning and exchanging.