The Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), a global union federation based in Geneva, Switzerland, is seeking applicants for a newly opened position in its headquarters for a Global Communications Officer.  

Global Communications Officer

Job Title: Global Communications Officer
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Category: Communications and Campaigns Staff
Operational Unit: Office of the General Secretary

The Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), a global union federation based in Geneva, Switzerland, is seeking applicants for a newly opened position in its headquarters:
Global Communications Officer

Primary tasks are to lead the implementation the global communication strategy of BWI and to ensure the optimal use of its various media platforms and access in informing the members and the general public about the actions BWI. Under the direct supervision of the General Secretary and in coordination with Campaign and Communication Directors, the communication officer shall also facilitate the interface of BWI campaigns and communication needs. The post is a 2-year fixed-term.

Qualifications required include 5 years of experience in managing communication and campaign actions, high proficiency in written and oral English (C1 level minimum) – with high level of fluency in another official language of BWI (English, French, Spanish, German or Swedish) is an advantage, experienced in multi-cultural work setting and have proven team leadership, excellent writing skills (from news articles to policy briefs and research papers), capacity to produce audio-visual products, and has wide knowledge on media trends and technology developments to ensure the up-to-date use of digital tools and feel of BWI communication and campaign outputs.

Detailed tasks and roles are as follows:

Management and Coordination

• Manage and oversee the functioning and operations of all the media platforms, especially the BWI website.
• Assist in the project management of communications-campaign project initiatives (inception, funding, reporting and oversight) including donor relations and associated thematic alliances, engagements and processes.
• Coordinate and advise HQ teams and the BWI regions on campaigns strategies and actions.
  Regularly review the social media and mainstream media strategies relative to general information messaging and campaigns.
• Coordinate with and support the communications-campaign teams in the regions.
  Facilitate the interchange of information and contents with BWI affiliates that results in joint posting of articles and other information.
• Establish and maintain relations with journalists covering BWI issues and industries.
• Develop the new communication strategy of BWI for the Congress period 2027 - 2031.

Content Development and Management

• Position BWI as a key source of contents-information on union and industry issues and trends for BWI affiliates, general public, allies, partners, and decision-makers.
• Write press releases, social media content, website articles, opinion pieces, and newsletter is cooperation with BWI HQ and regional staff.
• Ensure multi-media coverage of BWI conferences and key meetings.
• Proofreading and editing of major BWI documents.

Political and Organizational Tasks

• Perform key role in secretariat work related to Working Groups, World Board, World Council, and the World Congress as assigned.
• Perform other political and organizational tasks assigned by the General Secretary.

Send your complete application (motivation letter, CV, copies of certificates/diplomas, and
any other relevant documents with sample publications or products) to BWI Geneva - Aude
Moureau at Aude.Moureau@bwint.org

The deadline for applications is 20 March 2026, with expected onboarding on 15 April 2026.