Switzerland for UNHCR hires aCommunications Lead (Maternity cover)
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Do you believe in a world where everyone has a safe place to call home?Do you thrive in engaging donors, building meaningful relationships, and crafting campaigns that inspire lasting support?
Switzerland for UNHCR (CH4 U), the Swiss Foundation supporting the UN Refugee Agency, is looking for a German speaking committed and creative Communications Lead to manage effective communication tools, strategies and campaigns that aim to increase public engagement and support Switzerland for UNHCR’s fundraising objectives.
We are not just another nonprofit. We are part of a global humanitarian movement, working every day to support people forced to flee war, conflict, and persecution. And we need passionate people like you to expand our impact.
As our Communications Lead, you will: Strategic Communication & Leadership Promote CH4 U and UNHCR’s public awareness and fundraising activities in Switzerland by implementing a public engagement strategy and content to support awareness, engagement, and fundraising goals.
Drive the yearly communication calendar across campaigns, awareness and fundraising priorities with both internal and external stakeholders.
Contribute to establish and implement editorial strategy
Serve as the primary communications focal point for Philanthropy and Individual Giving
Lead the conception and implementation of digital awareness campaigns
Collaborate with media and creative agencies, coordinate paid media execution
Monitor campaign performance and coordinate reporting with external providers.
Ensure alignment between content, awareness and fundraising campaigns Content, Digital & Website Act as strategic content owner of the website, defining content direction in alignment with brand, awareness and fundraising priorities. Ensure clarity, consistency, SEO/GEO alignment, and message effectiveness across all digital platforms.
Contribute to establish and implement editorial guidelines and processes and establish a governance model for cross-team content planning. Coordinate editorial calendar based on strategic direction Media & Public Relations Support in media relations, drafting of media releases and ad-hoc coordination with external PR agency or field staff Budget & Reporting Manage diligently and in collaboration with other units his / her budget from annual plan preparation to expenses’ monitoring.
Prepare internal reporting on campaign performance, PR coverage and communication KPIs.
In the absence of the Head of Communications, manage and guide the Communications team members in their daily activities.
Facilitate cross-unit communication for campaign and content alignment.
Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing with dedicated external relations staff
Ad hoc collaboration with the management for meetings and projects
Work closely with the Director and other Unit Heads to contribute to the development and implementation of a general public awareness and fundraising strategy What You bring We are looking for someone who has: Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience
Solid understanding of the humanitarian,developmentand sustainabilitysectors
Strong track record developing compelling brand and communication strategies and producing communication content/ assets, ideally with the aim to activate supporters.
Proven experience coordinating awareness campaigns, tools and tactics for engagement
Experience working with creative agencies
Advanced post graduate degree or graduate degree with equivalent in experience to reach master level
High ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
Very clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates very strong judgment and problem-solving competencies
High analytical skills
Highly organized, detail oriented and structured
High written and oral communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced multi-cultural and multilingual environment
High capacity to work autonomously as well as a team player
High ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders with high negotiation and advocacy skills
Capacity to lead the exploration of new areas of activities, challenging ideas and projects
Knowledge, interest and a strong commitment for the work and mission of UNHCR and the refugee cause
Excellent command of English, native level of German mandatory
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office applications
Knowledge and practical understanding of fundraisingand the role of communications within it Why Join Us? Work for a cause that truly matters
Collaborate with a motivated, supportive and mission-driven team
Be part of an agile and growing Foundation
Get exposure to international humanitarian operations
Enjoy a flexible and hybrid work environment Ready to bring your talent to a mission that saves lives? Submit your CV, motivation letter, and relevant documents by 6 April 2026 via our recruitment page.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis — early applications are encouraged!
Switzerland for UNHCR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds (including those who have personally experienced displacement) and are committed to supporting others forced to flee. #J-18808-Ljbffr