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Marketing Manager (30-50%)
Location: Switzerland, Geneva
The SDG Impact Finance Initiative was launched by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), UBS Optimus Foundation, Credit Suisse Foundation and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in December 2021. The Grand Duchy of Luxemburg has joined the Initiative in 2023. The mission of the SDG Impact Finance Initiative is to advance measurable progress in developing countries towards the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) by mobilizing new capital through innovative and scalable finance solutions and collaboration between public and private partners. Our goal is to unlock up to CHF 1 billion in capital towards the SDGs by 2030.
Mission
We are looking for a dynamic and mission-aligned Marketing Manager (30–50%) to help us increase our visibility, engage our ecosystem, and attract new members and supporters. This part-time consultant will play a central role in shaping SIFI’s outreach and positioning—both online and offline.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communication strategy and brand identity
- Develop and implement SIFI’s overarching communication strategy, aligned with organizational goals
- Maintain and evolve SIFI’s brand identity, ensuring consistency in tone, visuals, and messaging across all channels
- Digital communications
- Manage SIFI’s presence across key social media platforms (LinkedIn, YouTube and any other if required by the communication strategy).
- Develop and schedule regular content to share SIFI updates, success stories, and partner initiatives
- Provide analytics to monitor engagement and suggest improvements
- Explore and potentially introduce a regular newsletter to engage key stakeholders and amplify visibility
- Campaigns, storytelling and promotional content
- Design and lead content series such as “Meet our Donors,” “Meet our Innovators/Investees,” and thematic spotlights
- Organize and moderate periodic webinars or online info sessions featuring key stakeholders
- Develop and oversee production and updates of key marketing materials, including pitch decks, brochures, annual reports, and other public-facing publications
- Event support
- Coordinate outreach and logistics for key global events, including international sustainable development conferences, industry forums, launch of industry studies, investors matchmaking/network events and partner roundtables.
- Manage event-related communications, including invitations, social engagement plan, promotional materials, and post-event follow-up
- Media & visibility
- Identify and engage relevant media outlets, platforms, and influencers to amplify SIFI’s voice
- Draft press releases, op-eds, or briefings where relevant
- Website management
- Oversee regular updates to SIFI’s website, ensuring clarity, consistency, and relevance
- Propose improvements in structure, content, and user experience
Profile
- Proven experience in marketing, communications, or community engagement (preferably in impact investing, finance, sustainable development sectors)
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills (English required; other languages a plus)
- Comfortable working independently in a flexible, start-up style environment
- Strong collaborative mindset, with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in design and visual content tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop)
- Experience with CRM systems and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, HubSpot, Salesforce
- Experience with social media tools (e.g., Buffer, Hootsuite), CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress), and event tools (e.g., Zoom, Eventbrite)
- Knowledge of the Swiss, Luxemburgish and global impact investing landscape is an asset
- Valid Swiss work permit required.
Why Join SIFI?
You’ll be part of a small, committed team working at the intersection of finance and sustainable development. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the voice and visibility of a high-impact initiative with strong public and private backing.
Interested to join our team?
Please send your application, including your CV and a letter of motivation to info@sdgimpactfinance.org. We look forward to receving your application!