Fondation Botnar is recruiting a Junior Project Manager – Communications to support its digital communications work, with a particular focus on coordinating a major website redesign project. This role is well suited for early-career professionals who are organised, proactive, and interested in digital communication, project coordination, and working in a mission-driven organisation.
The position is based in Basel and reports to the Engagement and Communications Lead.
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Contract type: Fixed-term, 12 months
Organisation: Fondation Botnar
Application deadline: 20 January 2026
Key responsibilities
The Junior Project Manager – Communications will:
- Coordinate procurement and project management for the website redesign, including discovery, planning, status tracking, and documentation
- Organise and facilitate internal working groups, stakeholder alignment sessions, and progress updates
- Support and coordinate the website launch process, including testing, content upload, operational readiness, and transition to maintenance
- Contribute to internal guidance, onboarding materials, and basic training related to the website
- Support monitoring, measurement, and analytics across the website and other digital channels
- Execute digital communications activities, including content development, community management, and system and tool maintenance, as needed
- Assist in the planning and operational delivery of communications-related events or campaigns
Qualifications and experience
Applicants should have:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in visual and/or digital communications, or demonstrated equivalent experience
- Experience in project coordination or support roles (through work or internships is an advantage)
- Strong organisational, coordination, and time-management skills
- Experience using CMS platforms (such as WordPress or Drupal), social media tools, and analytics dashboards
- Familiarity with UX/UI, SEO, and web accessibility requirements is an asset
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English (German and/or French is an advantage)
- Strong attention to detail and documentation
- Ability to work collaboratively and engage with external suppliers
What Fondation Botnar is looking for
The ideal candidate is:
- Motivated by contributing to the wellbeing of young people and supporting their rights
- Solution-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn
- Comfortable working independently as well as in a team
- Able to communicate effectively with diverse colleagues and partners
What is offered
- A collaborative and creative working environment
- Office location in central Basel with modern facilities
- Flexible working arrangements, with partial home working required
- Gross annual salary of CHF 70,000
Fondation Botnar is a Swiss philanthropic foundation dedicated to improving the wellbeing of young people who live, learn, work, connect, and play in urban and digital spaces worldwide. The foundation supports innovative initiatives and research and brings together partners across sectors to foster dialogue and collaboration.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and motivation letter to:
Kiara Marvuglio
Email: recruitment@fondationbotnar.org
Applications must be received by Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
Eligibility: Applicants must be Swiss or EU citizens, or hold a valid Swiss work permit.
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Fondation Botnar is recruiting a Junior Project Manager – Communications (80–100%) for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Basel, Switzerland. The role focuses on coordinating a website redesign project and supporting digital communications activities, including content development, community management, and analytics. This opportunity is suitable for early-career professionals interested in digital communications, project coordination, and mission-driven work supporting the wellbeing of young people. Applications close on 20 January 2026.
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