Research and Communication Officer
DESCRIPTION
Mandat International is looking for an enthusiastic and qualified researcher with strong skills in communication and an excellent level of English to support European research projects and to lead their outreach and communication activities. We offer a multi-disciplinary and highly stimulating work environment where you will be working in close cooperation with top research teams, industry professionals, and other stakeholders. Mandat International is based in Geneva and offers remote and flexible work opportunities for candidates based in Switzerland, part time or full time.
DUTIES
Leading outreach, communication, and dissemination activities for research projects, including the development and implementation of communication strategies and campaigns
Coordinating communication activities and regular meetings with external project partners
Representing the organization in project consortium meetings and plenaries
Planning and organizing conferences, workshops, webinars, and other dissemination events
Managing and disseminating content via social media, websites, and newsletters
Promotion of project events, results, and services through social media and other communication channels
Updating and managing webpages and website content
Preparing and updating visual content, including banners, flyers, leaflets, logos, etc.
Video recording and editing (i.e., interviews, events)
Contacting and engaging with journalists, media, and partners
Writing, reviewing, and editing publications and deliverables in English
Participating in research activities and supporting the preparation and submission of new research proposals
REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
Master’s degree or equivalent
Excellent level of English (C1), both written and spoken
Experience with social media communications and website content management systems
Strong interest in international cooperation and innovative technologies
Capacity to work autonomously and in a team
Sense of responsibility and strong attention to details
For administrative reasons related to the funding of the position, the candidate must be officially domiciliated and living in Switzerland.
Desired (not required but a plus):
German, French, and Latin are a plus
Prior experience working with European research projects
Experience working with journalists and other media
Education in law, international relations, or sustainable development are a plus
Knowledge of French, Spanish, German, or Italian
Ability to use Adobe Suite, in particular Adobe Illustrator, and/or other design applications
Experience with WordPress and/or Drupal and languages such as PHP and HTML5
BENEFITS
Flexible work time and possibility to work remotely
International environment
A stimulating, startup-like, cross-disciplinary team
Opportunities for turning research into impactful applications and services
APPLICATIONS
By clicking apply with one merged PDF of the following:
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Copy of diplomas
- Transcript of marks/records obtained during the last year of study.
- Sample of English publications/portfolios/prior posts
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