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The International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas (ALIPH) is the main global fund exclusively dedicated to the protection and rehabilitation of cultural heritage in conflict zones and post-crisis situations. It was created in 2017 in response to the massive destruction of cultural heritage over the past two decades, predominantly in the Middle East and the Sahel. ALIPH is a public-private partnership assembling eight countries (China, Cyprus, France, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates) and private donors.

To date, ALIPH has supported about 450 projects in more than 35 countries. In few years, thanks in part to its agility, ALIPH has become the first institution to deploy emergency heritage aid in areas threatened by conflict or crisis. Building on this experience, ALIPH is now committed to protecting cultural heritage against the impacts of climate change in vulnerable countries. ALIPH finances concrete initiatives carried out on the ground, hand-in-hand with local partners, authorities, and communities. Its mission places cultural heritage protection as a central contributor to peace and sustainable development.

ALIPH is seeking proposals from experienced and creative graphic design and communications companies. The selected company will be responsible for developing a new graphic chart that includes an updated logo (based on a new name) and style guide, the design and layout for print publications and exhibitions, and social media assets and analytics.  

Communications Vision

ALIPH seeks to be one of the leaders in storytelling on how protecting cultural heritage is a means of building sustainable development and peace. It strives to create content synonymous with beauty, clear messaging, and human-centered stories.

Target Audience

In its role as an international organization and Swiss Foundation based in Geneva, ALIPH speaks to multiple audiences:

• Cultural heritage sector, especially current and potential project operators and major partners
• Multilateral sector, particularly those that focus on humanitarian issues
• Media based both in ALIPH’s donor countries and project countries
• Current and potential donors (both public and private)
• General audience interested in cultural heritage (museums, archaeology, preservation, etc.)
• Larger audience, more particularly to raise awareness among young people

Deliverables

1. Print Publications:
• Professionally designed and formatted documents ready for print and digital distribution in at least two languages, often three (English and French, and potentially Arabic)
• Consistent design across all publications
• Items to design in a calendar year usually include:
1. Annual Report (between 100-150 pages)
2. 1-2 brochures (about 40 pages)
3. 1-2 leaflets (4-6 pages)
4. 1 or 2 photo exhibitions (usually a series of 12-16 panels that can be used in galleries, museums, outdoors, etc., that show the extent of ALIPH’s work both geographically and thematically)
5. One catalogue (about 100-150 pages) (usually required every 2 years)
2. Rebranding (first year of contract):
• A refreshed logo reflecting ALIPH’s updated name (delivery autumn 2024)
• A style guide to ensure consistency across all visual materials, including instructions for partners on use of ALIPH logo (delivery late autumn 2024)
3. Social Media (full contract cycle):
• Pitch and develop social media posts across 4 channels for approximately 4 posts / week by creating:
1. Visually appealing and brand-consistent social media assets, including infographics, social media cards, short videos
2. Engaging and effective copy for social media posts
• Quarterly reporting on social media metrics

ALIPH is a Swiss foundation based in Geneva, with the privileges and immunities of an international organization. As the leading global fund exclusively dedicated to the protection of cultural heritage in conflict areas, ALIPH supports concrete projects in the fields of prevention, emergency response and rehabilitation. To fulfill its mission, the foundation requires the financial support of States, foundations and private donors.

Under the authority of the Programs Director, the Project Manager for Climate Change coordinates grant applications, supports the evaluation process and monitors funded projects, mainly in relation to climate change and disasters affecting cultural heritage. S/he works collaboratively with other project managers, as well as with the other departments at ALIPH (Finance, Strategy, Communications, and Partnerships).

• Contribute to the preparation of calls for projects;
• Act as one of the Secretariat’s points of contact for enquiries pertaining to the application process and assist potential grantees with the application process;
• Contribute to the evaluation and pre-selection of funding requests (narrative and financial), ensuring technical quality and relevance of the proposed projects;
• Contribute to the preparation and follow-up of the work of the Scientific Committee, Foundation Board, and independent project review panels;
• Assist in the implementation of compliance, due diligence and risk assessment procedures;
• Draft grant agreements in accordance with ALIPH policies;
• Manage day-to-day administration of the grant management activities, including the tracking and review of interim and final reports (both narrative and financial);
• Monitor projects when required and contribute to post-project evaluations;
• Maintain and work with ALIPH’s online grant management platform;
• Produce internal and external reports on grants and projects and contribute to communication activities on the projects;
• Contribute to the development of strategies to optimize the grantmaking process;
• Develop briefings and overviews related to climate change, heritage and conflict in the countries where ALIPH operates;
• Contribute to ALIPH’s development of sustainability indicators for project selection, monitoring and evaluation;
• Contribute to the implementation of ALIPH’s strategy on climate change and its future developments.

• Higher education (Master’s or Doctoral degree) in a cultural or natural heritage field, (sustainable) development, or climate change;
• At least 3 years of professional experience related to heritage protection in relation to climate change-related disasters or other emergencies. Previous experience in an international context would be a significant asset;
• Scientific and technical knowledge on the intersection of climate change and cultural heritage;
• Knowledge of the African region will be an asset;
• Proven experience and knowledge in grant management, including the financial, administrative and legal aspects of multi-year grant projects;
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities within a small organization, capacity to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Great interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work effectively with a variety of constituencies (governmental organizations, IO, NGOs, academia);
• Initiative and team spirit, with experience working in multicultural environments;
• Proficient computer skills especially Excel and PowerPoint as well as database management;
• Fluent in English and a working knowledge of French. Additional language skills will be an asset.

International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas (ALIPH)

Geneva, Switzerland

Intermediate professional (minimum of 3 years’ experience)