Publications Officer (80%)

Title:                                      Publications Officer

Type of contract:                  Fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

Contract duration:               7-8 months

Work time:                            Part-time position 80% (32 hours per week)

Reporting to:                         Head of Communications

Location:                                Geneva, Switzerland

Start date:                              18.01.2027

Application deadline:            01.11.2026

Background

The Global Survivors Fund (“GSF”) was launched in October 2019 by Dr Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, Nobel Peace Prize laureates 2018. Its mission is to enhance access to reparations for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence around the globe, thus responding to a gap long identified by survivors. GSF acts to provide interim reparative measures in situations where states or other parties are unable or unwilling to meet their responsibilities. GSF advocates for duty bearers as well as the international community to develop reparations programmes. It also guides states and civil society by providing expertise and technical support for designing reparations programmes. GSF’s survivor-centric approach is the cornerstone of its work.

Role Summary

The Publications Officer reports to the Head of Communications and takes part in the development and implementation of the overall GSF Communications strategy, with a particular focus on producing publications, and drafting / editing content. They also support with event organisation when needed.  

Position Responsibilities

Publications

• Acts as focal point between the various GSF units and external suppliers  

• Leads the design and project management of GSF reports and other publications (including annual and financial reports, impact reports…): including coordination of design with external service providers, monitoring of amendments, quality control checks, proof-reading and sign-off, coordination of delivery for digital and printed versions);  

• Produces in-house designs for short documents when needed.

Drafting, editing and translation

• Coordinates and oversees external translation and editing processes for institutional publications; 

• Assists in producing and editing written material (articles, press releases, statements, etc).   

Audio-visual

• Supports audiovisual-related requests within the communications team and with other GSF units when required;   

• Manages GSF’s Canto platform (institutional media database).

Events  

• Supports the organisation of events when needed;

• Creates digital and print promotional material as required;   

• Ensures the production and availability of relevant printed publications, promotional items and other branding items (banners, etc.).

Other tasks

• Ensures appropriate and timely financial and administrative follow-up for comms related external consultants (quotes, invoices, contracts, etc.) in line with the GSF procurement policies;  

• Supports the head of communications as requested.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

• A master’s degree in communications, journalism, political science, or equivalent.

Other Requirements

• Proven experience producing high-quality publications including annual reports;

• Proven experience in project management;

• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading in English;

• Experience managing external consultants, designers and printers;

• Interest in human rights issues, including gender, women’s and victims’ rights, to transitional justice, conflict-related sexual violence, survivor-centric approach, reparations and other forms of redress;

• Strong organisational skills;

• Strong attention to details, excellent communication and time-management skills;

• Ability to maintain and develop solid relationship with service providers and contractors;

• Proactive, solution-oriented and able to work independently;

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills;

• Full proficiency in English and French is required;

• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) or equivalent publishing/design software will be considered as asset.

How to Apply

Please click apply to submit your application including two references by 01.11.2026 midnight CET.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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The Global Survivors Fund (GSF) is dedicated to fostering diversity, gender balance, and inclusion, reflecting the varied landscapes where we operate and the communities we work with. We welcome applications from qualified professionals of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. We particularly encourage candidates from regions where GSF is active to apply.

At GSF, we are committed to enforcing stringent Safeguarding policies, covering protection from exploitation, abuse, harassment, misuse of power, and discrimination, as well as child safeguarding and financial and fiscal integrity. We uphold a zero-tolerance approach to any form of unacceptable behaviour.

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to provide references from previous employers and complete a self-declaration.

GSF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, or hiring processes (i.e. application stage, interview stage, validation stage, appointment, or training). GSF will never request applicants’ bank account information.

Candidates should specify whether they hold a valid work and residency permit in Switzerland at the time of application.

Your Data - If you choose to apply for this position, you will be providing us with your personal data, which will be processed solely for the purpose of selecting a candidate for this position. We will retain the personal data you share with us as part of the application process for six months from the application deadline, after which it will be deleted. Your personal data will be accessed only by our HR Staff managing the recruitment process and members of the selection panel. You have the right to a) request access to your personal data and information about how we process it, b) ask us to rectify any inaccurate personal data we hold about you c) request the deletion of your personal data or restrict its processing, and d) object to how we process your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact recruitment@globalsurvivorsfund.org . If you have any concerns or complaints about how GSF processes your personal data, please submit them to DataProtection@globalsurvivorsfund.org .