Mercy Ships provides free medical care in Africa using hospital ships.
Responsibilities
* Presentations & data: Create leaflets, posters, social media posts. Build high-impact decks; turn impact data into clear visuals; maintain brand templates/assets.
* Reporting & docs: Produce, design and align project proposals/reports for donors, national offices, execs, and board; edit for clarity; provide DE/EN support (incl. German editing/translation for MSCH).
* Webdesign: Publish blogposts, newsletter, updates.
* Storytelling & content: Contribute on blogs, impact pieces, social media and intranet/newsletter updates.
* Internal comms: Set up SOPs/best practices, run a shared comms calendar, and streamline information flow across Programs and Mercy Ships international.
* Metrics: Define brand-awareness KPIs and milestones; track and report progress.
Competencies
* Communication & design: Advanced visual skills; good writing/editing; able to synthesize complex information; manages multiple projects and deadlines.
* Technical & languages: MS Office; Mailchimp (or similar); Adobe Suite, Wordpress, CMS.
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* Project & stakeholder management: Solid organization and PM; rigorous quality control; excellent client-facing communication; effective in matrixed, cross-functional environments.
* Proactive, adaptable, innovative; works independently and collaboratively; acts with integrity and accountability.
* Embrace Christian values.
* Education: Bachelor’s (or Swiss CFC) in Graphic Design, Mediamatics, Communications, Marketing, or related.
* Required: 5 years in design/communication, ideally in NGOs, healthcare, or humanitarian sectors.
* Desired: Experience in nonprofit/international development/global health (esp. global surgery) and/or work/volunteering in Africa.
* Fluent in German and English, French and Swiss-German are a plus.
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