Communication Specialist
Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:09 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join the Swiss Red Cross as a Communication Specialist! Make a difference.
Tasks
- Craft compelling texts to persuade foundations and companies.
- Develop targeted funding applications for projects abroad.
- Create fundraising materials during crises and emergencies.
Skills
- Higher education plus training in writing or fundraising required.
- At least two years of experience in content creation needed.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English essential.
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Communication Specialist
Join us in advocating for a more humane world!
The Department of Partner and Institutional Engagement (PIE), Fund Development & Services Division, is looking for a personality as a Communication Specialist 80% starting April 1, 2026 or by arrangement.
What you can achieve
- You convince foundations, authorities, and companies of the work of the Swiss Red Cross with compelling texts
- You design and create target group-oriented funding applications, thereby contributing to the financing of our projects at home and abroad
- You develop convincing arguments and support our Account Managers in communication with institutional donors
- You quickly create new fundraising materials in crises and disasters
- You prepare comprehensible accountability reports on our projects
What you bring with you
- You have a university or university of applied sciences degree, supplemented by further training in writing or fundraising
- You have at least two years of professional experience in the conception and editing of complex content
- You write convincingly and convey content in a target group-oriented and impact-focused manner
- You are interested in development cooperation
- You work result-oriented and are a flexible as well as resilient person
- Your excellent communicative oral and written German skills (C2) are complemented by fluent English skills (B2), and French skills are an advantage
What to expect from us
- Meaningfulness of work
- Collegial and appreciative working environment
- Modern office spaces within walking distance of Bern train station
- Possibility for part-time remote work
How to join us
We look forward to receiving your complete online application (cover letter, CV, work certificates, diplomas) addressed to Ms. Doris Goldschmid. For further information, Marc Bucher, Head of Fund Development & Services Division, is available at 058 400 42 24.
