L'Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement recrute un/une
COMMUNICATIONS AND PLATFORM ASSOCIATE (F/M/D)
DEPARTEMENT/CENTRE/PROGRAM/SERVICE : GLOBAL HEALTH CENTER
CONTRACT : MAXIMUM DURATION CONTRACT (POTENTIALLY RENEWABLE)- PERMANENT ACTIVITY RATE : 100% 40 H / W
APPLICATION DEADLINE : 10.08.2025 STARTING DATE : 1 st SEPTEMBER
Presentation of the Institute :
The Geneva Graduate Institute, founded in 1927, is a world-renowned centre of excellence for the study of international relations and development. Located in Geneva, Switzerland, the Institute offers a stimulating, multicultural and interdisciplinary academic environment. It offer masters and doctoral programmes, and conducts cutting-edge research on major global challenges.
Introduction of the Department/Centre/Program/Service :
The Global Health Center at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is seeking a Communications and Platform Associate to join the International Geneva Global Health Platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with global health diplomacy, governance, and political dynamics at the heart of the Geneva ecosystem.
Key responsibilities :
* Lead execution of the Platform’s communications strategy
* Manage social media, newsletters, website content, and press relations
* Design and produce multimedia content (graphics, podcasts, videos)
* Coordinate external providers (designers, translators, etc.)
* Support drafting of reports and donor outputs
* Maintain communication tasks with tailored messaging to stakeholder groups
* Coordinate logistics for events and training activities (online/in-person/hybrid)
* Support concept notes, agendas, speaker bios, and post-event reports
* Liaise with institutional services and external vendors
* Contribute to Geneva Health Week and related initiatives
To be successful in this role, you should have :
* Proven experience in communications and event support
* Strong visual communication skills and attention to detail
* Familiarity with Mailchimp, Canva/Adobe, video/audio editing
* Experience managing social media and website content (WIX/Drupal)
* Fluent English; minimum B1 French
* Excellent organizational and collaborative abilities
* Background in global health, development, or diplomacy
* Experience managing logistics for hybrid and in-person events
What you can expect from us :
* An intellectually vibrant environment with high-level stakeholder exposure
* Flexibility and room for growth
* Active engagement with policy and practice at the intersection of health and global governance
* Working with a large international community of users from diverse backgrounds.
* Interesting job with varied tasks.
* Good atmosphere in a human-sized team. At the heart of International Geneva.
* 5 weeks of holiday on prorata temporis
* Follow us on LinkedIn
Our recruitment process if you are selected :
* An intellectually vibrant environment with high-level stakeholder exposure
* Flexibility and room for growth
* Active engagement with policy and practice at the intersection of health and global governance
How to apply :
We invite you to submit a complete file in PDF format with the following documents: 1) A Cover Letter 2) A CV 3) One sample of communications work 4) One writing sample (not generated with AI tools) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, marital status, disability status, race, national origin, color, gender, sexual orientation or religion. For more information, candidates are encouraged to consult the Institute's website: graduateinstitute.ch Please note that offers received by post or direct email won't be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr