Lead Communication SIPPO (20%)

The Swiss Import Promotion Programme SIPPO is a trade promotion programme of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO, implemented by Swisscontact. SIPPO is active in 12 partner countries and in six economic sectors. SIPPO develops capacities of local business support organisations (BSO) to improve their export promotion services to their affiliated export-oriented companies, helping them gaining access to new markets in Switzerland and the EU. This leads to stronger local export promotion systems and to better integration of SIPPO partner countries into world trade. SIPPO thus contributes to susaintable, inclusive economic growth through export.The programme is currently in its second programme phase (01.07.2021 - 31.12.2025).

For our team in Switzerland (Bern and Zurich), we are looking to recruit a dedicated member of staff immediately or by agreement for a limited contract (until 31.12.2025) as a Lead Communication (20%).

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Swisscontact offers attractive working conditions in an international and intercultural context. We see our work as a joint effort in an agile organizational culture: mutual respect, trust and teamwork.

Swisscontact is an independent non-profit development organisation established in 1959 by representatives of the Swiss private sector and civil society.

Our development work focuses on unleashing the potential of private initiatives in developing and emerging countries. We foster sustainable and inclusive economic development with the objective of improving the quality of life for all.

Our work is based on three foundational pillars: We strengthen the competencies of individuals so they can improve their income and their opportunities for employment; we enhance the competitiveness of businesses to help them grow and become more resilient; we promote socio-economic systems that favour comprehensive development for widespread prosperity.

The organisation is currently active in over 130 projects in 41 countries with around 1400 employees. It is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.