Description We are currently looking for a Junior Communications Officer to join our HQ Communications & Advocacy team in Geneva Position : Junior Communications Officer Contract duration: 6 months Start Date : March 2026 Location : Geneva Please note that this is a link for internal applicants only and applications of external candidates will be automatically rejected. ROLE OVERVIEW The IMPACT HQ Communications & Advocacy (C&A) Section provides cross-cutting support to both IMPACT country offices and HQ-based global programmes teams. The overarching objectives of this team include: Establishing, building and maintaining IMPACT organisational brand identity, including values, narratives and visual identity Amplifying and enabling outcomes from programmes through supporting and delivering targeted communications and advocacy campaigns to public audiences Strengthening organisational communications capacity and dissemination to amplify our impact Coordinate advocacy function across different divisions and teams to ensure joined up singular organisational voice Responsibilities of C&A team members include Supporting Programmes and Country teams in disseminating and amplifying their work in an impactful way Coordinating and facilitating IMPACT’s external communications and advocacy to public audiences Managing the IMPACT website, mass mailing tools and social media channels Strenghtening the organisation’s visual identity, graphic charter and external engagement tools Developing capacity building tools, templates, guidance, and minimum standards Mission SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES The Junior Communications Officer will provide support on external communications, content production, and event/partnership coordination for the organisation. CORE TASKS Global communications content, channels, and tools. Ensure active and timely dissemination of core global external comms products through our key channels (social media and newsletter) Ensure comms content is engaging and relevant, reflects the key messages and advocacy priorities of the organization, and is produced to a high-quality standard. Support the review of comms products and content to ensure alignment with internal minimum standards, clarity, alignment with tone and editorial line, as well as proofreading errors Produce communications products (articles, visuals, documents…) as needed Design: developing and updating communication and visibility material (flyer, brochure, kakemono) and supporting branding and visual identity workstream; Cross-cutting C&A activities Support the integration of communications and advocacy as part of ongoing programmatic and strategic development, among both country and HQ teams Support the rollout of global guidance and training materials, such as the dissemination toolkit Manage the analytics of C&A activities, particularly mass mailings, social media, and the website. Support C&A Manager in setting priorities, monitor and review annual and quarterly workplans Line management: Under the supervision of the Communications and Advocacy Manager Profile PERSON SPECIFICATION The person we are looking for: Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications, graphic design, journalism or other relevant field and has an interest for the humanitarian and research field; Has a least 1 year of experience in an NGO, international organization, or research institution. Has excellent written and spoken command of English and good working knowledge of either French or Spanish; Has strong writing, communications, publishing and editing skills – especially for social media; Has knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and online publishing (WordPress and social media platforms) and is willing to deepen these skills; Has experience and creative skills in graphic design and audiovisual production; Is passionate about communications and innovative ways of sharing and creating information; Has experience and a passion to learn copywriting, editing, marketing and humanitarian communications; Is attentive to detail but also able to look at the “big picture”; Is a team player, but also has the capacity to work independently; Has the ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment and to meet deadlines. Please ensure you demonstrate through your CV and Cover Letter how you meet the person specification requirements for the role. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS For this position, gross salary between 4’706 CHF and 4’772 CHF monthly (before income tax). NB - IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education and experience of staff. A contribution to medical insurance of 489 CHF per month is already included in the salary figure. Insurance covering professional and non-professional accidents throughout the period of employment with IMPACT Health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance in case of field visits/temporary deployments Enrolment in IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months from the start of contract. Applicants must hold a valid work permit for Switzerland or be EU/EFTA citizens. Up to 40% of remote work on a weekly basis.