Junior Communications Officer (Events & Visibility) - Part-time [Geneva]

About CIVIC 

Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) Center is an international nonprofit and nongovernmental organization with offices around the world working to improve protection for civilians in conflict zones. Our mission is to support communities affected by conflict in their quest for protection and strengthen the resolve and capacity of armed actors and relevant institutions to prevent and respond to civilian harm. We are advocates who believe that no civilian caught in conflict should be ignored, and advisors who provide practical solutions to preventing and responding to civilian harm. Learn more at civiliansinconflict.org.  

About the Position

The Junior Communications Officer (Events and Visibility) will contribute to raising the organisation’s profile and enhancing its resource mobilization capacity by supporting and coordinating external initiatives (Speaking opportunities, trainings and workshops, gatherings,…) and developing communications friendly content to advance philanthropy and fundraising efforts. This hybrid role bridges external communications and donor engagement, ensuring CIVIC’s name and brand are increasingly known across audiences, primarily donors and supporters.

The ideal candidate will be a junior and versatile project and/or coordination officer with an understanding of humanitarian issues, and demonstratable outward facing responsibilities.

This is a part time role (60%) split as follows:

• 30% Events/Project support


• 30% Developing Communications & Fundraising materials

Key responsibilities

Events & Special Projects Support (30%)

• Lead the logistical and administrative coordination of CIVIC events in Geneva and other locations (venue liaison, invitations, registration, materials, run-of-show, and follow-up)..


• Lead the visibility and communications planning for public
  events, including social media promotion, photography and video coordination, email outreach, and post-event communications, media outreach when relevant.


• Track and analyze event engagement and visibility metrics (attendance, media coverage, social media reach, audience feedback), and prepare brief reports highlighting impact and lessons learned.


• Support the planning and promotion of donor events and fundraising initiatives in coordination with relevant teams.


• Contribute to engagement and/or communications campaigns.


• Liaise with country communications focal points to identify, develop, and amplify stories showcasing CIVIC’s field impact and community perspectives.


• Maintain institutional memory related to events and visibility by regularly updating
  trackers, databases, and shared documentation.  

Comms & Philanthropy Materials Communications (30%)

• Customise
  and edit donor-facing content, including success stories, impact narratives, fundraising appeals, and stewardship reports.


• Support the development of communication materials for major donors, foundations, and partners (e.g., brochures, presentations, web content).


• Ensure consistency of branding, tone and key messagingacross philanthropy-related materials.


• Maintain and update a database of donor communications and key messaging documents.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, international affairs, or related field.


• 1–2 years of relevant experience (including internships) in project and/or event coordination & support


• Experience in a non-profit or international organization or non-governmental organization


• Good writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Fluency in English and French


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively across time zones and cultures.

Desired

• Knowledge of the following tools: Zoom, MS Teams, Slack, Sharepoint, Mentimeter or Kahoot, Canva


• Knowledge of conflict sensitivity and ethical storytelling principles.

Additional Details

Deadline for applications: March 12th, 2026

Potential starting date: April 15th 2026.    End Date: October 14th 2026

Compensation: 3869 CHF per month

Position is contingent upon funding.

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CIVIC seeks to recruit, develop, and retain top talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences in the belief that this is critical to achieving our goals. We strongly encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Candidates must be fully authorized to work in Switzerland without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Note to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: CIVIC does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies other than its approved partners.