Head of Marketing & Communication 80 - 100%

h3Head of Marketing Communication 80% - 100% /h3pSwisscontact, Schweizerische Stiftung für technische Entwicklungszusammenarbeit Vacant since : Number of jobs : 1 8005 Zürich (ZH) 80% - 100% From Permanent Registration requirement /ppAs Head Marketing Communication at our Global Office in Zurich, you will enhance Swisscontact's positioning among private and institutional partners and strengthen our distinctiveness and visibility in a challenging international environment, where public funds for international development cooperation face a steep decline. You will support our efforts to expand our private funder base, with a particular focus on corporate and philanthropic foundations and family offices in Switzerland and Europe. /ppResponsibilities and tasks: /ppFurther develop an integrated marketing and communications strategy that strengthens Swisscontact’s positioning as a private sector-oriented development organisation with key clients and partners in target markets. /ppTranslate the strategy into clear priorities, resource allocation, and measurable objectives. /ppMonitor and report on marketing goals and KPIs, ensuring implementation, evaluation and optimisation. /ppDevelop, lead and continuously improve fundraising campaigns and marketing communications activities across digital channels, social media, PR and corporate communications, drawing on compelling in-house storytelling. /ppDevelop innovative digital strategies and optimise processes using AI tools, automation and emerging technologies to increase reach, impact and efficiency. /ppBuild and cherish a network of contacts with media and other stakeholders in the private and public sector. /ppLead and develop a small marketing and communication team in Zurich, providing hands‑on support when required. Oversee annual planning, reporting, budgeting and human resource management for the team. /ppLeveraging a network of regional communication managers to drive alignment of marketing and communication strategies across regions and ensure consistent compliance with communication and brand standards throughout the organisation. /ppRequirements: /ppHigher education in marketing, communication or related fields (university degree, technical college or equivalent training and further education). /ppAt least eight years of professional experience in marketing and communications. /ppIn-depth understanding of digital marketing, social media, content strategies, multimedia communications, publishing workflows, marketing technologies, and data‑based performance measurement. /ppFamiliarity with relevant tools and platforms, like MS Dynamics CRM, CMS, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Marketing Platform. /ppAn entrepreneurial, proactive, and constructive mindset, combined with a high level of motivation to work in international development. /ppProven success in developing and implementing communications strategies in complex matrix organisations, ideally in the internationally active private services sector or international cooperation. /ppProven leadership and change‑management experience, combined with a pragmatic and action‑oriented approach. /ppExperience in planning and delivering effective campaigns with a strong focus on organic reach. /ppStrong communication skills, conceptual and strategic competencies, willingness to innovate, and openness to new technologies and trends. /ppStrong intercultural skills and ability to navigate diplomatically within heterogeneous team settings. /ppFlexibility and willingness to selected travel to our project countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. /ppExcellent command of English and German is a must. Good French and/or Spanish skills an advantage. /ph3What Swisscontact offers: /h3ulliA meaningful and challenging role with a high degree of personal responsibility and scope for shaping in an international context of high social relevance. /liliAn agile organization with a culture of mutual respect, trust, and teamwork. /liliThe opportunity to help shape Swisscontact's strategic direction. /liliFlexible working models and development opportunities. /li /ulh3Work location /h3ullibWork location /b 8005 Zürich (ZH) /li /ulh3Workload /h3ullibWorkload /b 80% - 100% /li /ulh3Employment start /h3ullibEmployment start /b /li /ulh3Employment duration /h3ullibEmployment duration /b Permanent /li /ulh3Qualification /h3ullibQualification /b skilled /li /ulh3Work experience /h3ullibWork experience /b More than 3 years /li /ulh3Education /h3ullibEducation /b Higher professional education and training, diploma or equivalent /li /ulh3German /h3ullibGerman /b Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge /li /ulh3English /h3ullibEnglish /b Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge /li /ulh3By online /h3ullibBy online /b Online form /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr