Communications, Fundraising & Media
We look for experienced creative communicators and fundraising specialists to help us convey our mission, galvanise support, and raise essential funds.
Our profile
We look for trained health professionals who...
- Hold a higher-level degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree)in the areas of communications, marketing, journalism, fundraising, photography and/or video production
- Possess excellent verbal communication and writing skills, networking skills, and have a keen eye for storytelling
- Preferably have previous experience in social media, media relations, proposal writing, fundraising (especially digital marketing), and with CRMs (preferably Salesforce)
- Possess training and skills in project management, budget management, and people management—especially the training and empowering of other staff
- Are skilled at gathering, sorting, and prioritising information
Current opportunities
Global Marketing and Communications Manager
ROC Required
The Marketing and Communications Manager supports Medair in attracting, converting, engaging, and retaining target audiences, while contributing to fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Engagement Director, they lead a team to develop and deliver international marketing and communication plans and products. They work closely with other Engagement team managers and may join the Crisis Management Team as/when required.
Donor Relationships Advisor
ROC Required
Develop Medair’s presence in French-speaking Switzerland by raising funds and enhancing visibility. Manage and grow a donor portfolio, focusing on middle and potential major donors. Achieve income targets, reduce churn, and increase donor loyalty and engagement.
Engagement Marketing Projects Officer
ROC Required
To support the Engagement Marketing Department by participating in gathering, developing and providing all communication material, working with our field communications Advisor, external agencies/suppliers, and coordinating our entire brief process and annual planning. This will include coordinating content production for the entire Engagement Team, managing projects and evaluating digital metrics. Contributing to the strategies for increasing audience over multiple channels.
Don’t see the right fit?
Apply to our Relief & Recovery Orientation Course
Medair’s Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) is a one-week simulation course that will help determine if a humanitarian career with Medair is the right fit for you, and if you are a strong fit for Medair. After participating in the course, you will enter a “pool” of qualified candidates that are ready to be called upon to respond to humanitarian crises. When needs arise in our country programmes, we will offer you a position in line with your competencies and our needs. If you apply for an international position, the ROC will be mandatory for you to work in our country programmes.
