As Head Marketing & Communication (80–100%) at our Global Office in Zurich, you will shape Swisscontact’s strategic positioning vis-à-vis the private sector and institutional partners and help to further strengthen our impact and visibility in a challenging international environment. Start date: 1 March 2026 or by agreement.

Responsibilities and tasks

Developing and implementing a new brand strategy, one which will particularly appeal to private sector partners. Translating it into a coherent corporate identity and an integrated marketing and communications strategy
Positioning Swisscontact as a business-oriented organization in development cooperation
Management and further development of all marketing activities and campaigns, including digital channels, social media, PR, and corporate communications
Developing innovative digital strategies, using modern multimedia forms of communication and AI tools to increase reach and impact
Developing and implementing communication and fundraising campaigns (excluding traditional appeals for donations to the public), including storytelling
Support in establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, media, partners, and multipliers in the private and public sectors
Monitoring and reporting on marketing goals and key figures, continuous management, implementation, adaptation and control
Reorganization and management of an interdisciplinary team in Zurich, in close coordination with regional communications managers
Responsibility for annual planning and reporting for the marketing and communications team, including budget responsibility and human resource management

Requirements

Higher professional education in marketing or communications (university degree, technical college or equivalent training and further education)
Several years of professional experience (at least 8 years) in marketing and communications, as well as proven success in developing and implementing communications strategies in complex matrix structures of larger organizations, preferably in the internationally active private sector or international cooperation
Entrepreneurial, proactive, and constructive personality with a high level of motivation to work in the development sector
In-depth understanding of digital and content strategies as well as data-based performance measurement
Proven leadership skills, assertiveness, and experience in change management.
Work experience in an international environment, ideally in a decentralized operation
Strong communication skills, conceptual and strategic competencies, willingness to innovate, and openness to new technologies and trends
Flexibility and willingness to selected travel to our project countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe
Excellent English and German skills. Good French and/or Spanish skills are an advantage

What Swisscontact offers

A challenging role with a high degree of personal responsibility and creative freedom in an international context of high social relevance
An agile organization with a culture of mutual respect, trust, and teamwork
The opportunity to help shape Swisscontact’s strategic direction as a member of middle management
Flexible working models and development opportunities

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents: cover letter, CV, diplomas, and references.

Arbeitsort

Zürich

Swisscontact

Hardturmstrasse 134

8005 Zürich

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Head Marketing & Communication (80–100%)

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