We are on a journey of transformation, merging our Communications & Advocacy and Marketing to become even stronger and more effective in our communications efforts. We are now looking for a Swedish speaking Director of Communication and Marketing to lead and develop the department, which consists of 25 employees, including unit managers for Campaign, Content, and Press & Advocacy. As the Director of Communication and Marketing, you will report to our General Director and be part of the MSF Sweden Management Team.

The role

The role has an overall responsibility for implementing the purpose of the department: To effectively communicate MSFs humanitarian efforts and values, raising awareness and engagement across Swedish society. Through innovative marketing strategies and strong messaging we aim to:

• Generate financial support for MSF’s humanitarian mission.
• Raise awareness to inspire action and solidarity with people affected by humanitarian crisis.
• Position MSF as the leading international medical humanitarian organisation in Sweden.
• Influence policy and practices that can improve the situation for our patients and for others.
• Support and strengthen MSF Sweden’s staff recruitment ambitions.

Main responsibilities

• Lead and empower teams, develop and implement overarching communication and marketing strategies that support MSF overall goals.
• Oversee and guide external communication efforts to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with other functions to ensure that communication and marketing efforts are synchronized with MSF’s overall strategy.
• Create sustainable working climate by leading with values, supporting employee development and creating a culture of learning.
• Actively contribute as a member of MSF SE Management Team (MT) with shared accountability for the overall strategic direction, operational excellence, and organizational development of MSF Sweden.

We are looking for you with

• A strong commitment to MSF values and humanitarian principles.
• Academic degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience from a leadership role with staff responsibility within marketing and communications or a related field.
• Experience of working in the non-profit sector.
• A leadership that drives change, fostering engagement for innovation, and enhancing ways of working.
• Very good ability to develop and implement long-term strategies, good skills in project management and experience in developing, communicating and implementing strategic plans.
• Fluency in spoken and written Swedish and English.

It’s valuable if you have

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong creative and analytical skills and experience in data driven communications.

The social environment at MSF Sweden

As an employee at MSF Sweden you will be part of a movement providing people with medical aid and humanitarian care. We work in an international, informal and welcoming environment. All of us working for MSF Sweden have a strong engagement to our common goal, saving lives and alleviate suffering. We are a value-based organization which is strongly felt whether you work in a project, as a volunteer or employed in the office. We work in teams, which means we all must take responsibility, trust each other and work on giving and taking feedback. We are easy going and never hesitate when someone needs our help. We want you to feel respected, whoever you are. Working at MSF means you have the possibility to take initiative and, in that way, learn and grow, both on an individual and a team level. To be able to save lives and alleviate suffering, communication is essential, both internally between the office and projects, and externally from us to the world.

 Employment terms and conditions

• Type of contract: Permanent (6 months probation period)
• Contract duration: Full-time position
• Entry date: Preferably beginning of May 2025, can be discussed.
• Goal oriented working time (37,5 hours/week is full time)
•  Salary: 64.612 SEK/month (if you have 8 years’ experience as required). The salary is set according to the MSF Sweden Salary policy.
• Benefits: Pension, health insurance, life insurance, travel insurance, insurance for work related injuries, wellness contribution (3000 SEK/year) and one wellness hour per week. Full compensation day 1-14 of sick leave
• Vacation: 32 days/year + 3,5 extra vacation days for all employees (which varies from year to year)
• Work Style: In-Person at the office in Liljeholmen, Stockholm.
• As an employee with MSF Sweden, you are bound by the collective bargaining agreement for non-profit organisations between Fremia and Unionen & Akademikerförbunden.

Apply no later than March 17th with resume and answer the questions on motivation in our recruitment system. We only accept application through our recruitment system due to GDPR. MSF values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, who welcomes all qualified applications. We encourage you to apply without a photo in your CV and only focus on presenting achievements, skills, and experience relevant to the job.

Questions regarding the role? Please contact Kristofer Myrevik, Senior Partner, Brightness Executive Search. kristofer.myrevik@brightness.se

Local Union Representative (Unionen) is Mia Hejdenberg, mia.hejdenberg@stockholm.msf.org  

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We are looking forward to reviewing your application! 

Doctors without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization determined to bring quality medical care to people in crises around the world, when and where they need regardless of religion, ethnical background or political view. Our fundamental principles are neutrality, impartiality, independence and medical ethics. In Sweden we raise funds, recruit field workers, communicate, advocate for change and provide operational services to contribute to saving lives and alleviating suffering in the world. We are around a hundred people working for MSF Sweden at our office at Liljeholmen, Stockholm.