Design & Communication

Responsibilities

•Presentations & data:Create leaflets, posters, social media posts. Build high-impact decks; turn impact data into clear visuals; maintain brand templates/assets.

•Reporting & docs:Produce, design and align project proposals/reports for donors, national offices, execs, and board; edit for clarity; provide DE/EN support (incl. German editing/translation for MSCH).

•Webdesign: Publish blogposts, newsletter, updates.

•Storytelling & content:Contribute on blogs, impact pieces, social media and intranet/newsletter updates. •Internal comms: Set up SOPs/best practices, run a shared comms calendar, and streamline information flow across Programs and Mercy Ships international. 

•Metrics:Define brand-awareness KPIs and milestones; track and report progress.

Competencies

•Communication & design: Advanced visual skills; good writing/editing; able to synthesize complex information; manages multiple projects and deadlines.

•Technical & languages: MS Office; Mailchimp (or similar); Adobe Suite, Wordpress, CMS;

YourProfile

•Project & stakeholder management: Solid organization and PM; rigorous quality control; excellent client-facing communication; effective in matrixed, cross-functional environments.

•Proactive, adaptable, innovative; works independently and collaboratively; acts with integrity and accountability.

•Embrace Christian values.

•Education: Bachelor’s (or Swiss CFC) in Graphic Design, Mediamatics, Communications, Marketing, or related.

•Required: 5 years in design/communication, ideally in NGOs, healthcare, or humanitarian sectors.

•Desired:Experience in nonprofit/international development/global health (esp. global surgery) and/or work/volunteering in Africa.

•Fluent in German and English, French and Swiss-German are a plus.

Apply now and make a difference in the lives of thousands of people in Africa!