International Association for Suicide Prevention Hiring Remote Lived Experience Campaigns Officer | Apply by 14 July 2026

The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is inviting applications for a Lived Experience Campaigns Officer to join its fully remote international team. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity for individuals with lived or living experience related to suicide prevention or mental health to contribute to global advocacy, policy development, and awareness campaigns.

Working the equivalent of three days per week (60% Full-Time Equivalent), the successful candidate will help ensure that lived experience perspectives are meaningfully integrated into IASP’s programmes, campaigns, governance, and policy work. Applications close on 14 July 2026.

About the International Association for Suicide Prevention

Founded in 1960, the International Association for Suicide Prevention is a global non-governmental organization committed to preventing suicide and suicidal behaviour through research, advocacy, education, and international collaboration.

IASP brings together a diverse network of:

• Mental health professionals.
• Researchers.
• Crisis intervention specialists.
• Volunteers.
• People with lived and living experience.
• Policymakers and advocates.

Operating in more than 80 countries, the organization promotes evidence-based approaches to suicide prevention while supporting international partnerships that improve mental health outcomes worldwide.

Its Central Office operates entirely remotely, enabling professionals from different countries to collaborate in advancing its mission.

About the Role

The Lived Experience Campaigns Officer will ensure that the voices and experiences of people directly affected by suicide remain central to IASP’s work.

The role combines advocacy, communications, campaign development, stakeholder engagement, and policy support to strengthen the organization’s global impact.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues, volunteers, and international partners to promote safe, inclusive, and evidence-based approaches to suicide prevention.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute across several areas of IASP’s work.

Lived Experience Leadership

Responsibilities include:

• Promoting meaningful inclusion of lived and living experience across IASP programmes.
• Advising leadership on best practices for involving people with lived experience.
• Developing practical guidance, resources, and frameworks.
• Building relationships with lived experience networks and international partners.

Policy and Advocacy

The officer will support advocacy initiatives focusing on:

• Decriminalisation of suicide.
• Restricting access to means of suicide, including pesticides.
• Digital safety and artificial intelligence.
• Policy submissions and consultation responses.
• International advocacy networks.

Campaigns and Communications

Key duties include:

• Supporting global awareness campaigns, including World Suicide Prevention Day.
• Developing engaging social media content.
• Managing and moderating social media platforms.
• Promoting safe messaging around suicide.
• Encouraging respectful and inclusive online engagement.

General Responsibilities

Additional responsibilities include:

• Supporting innovation and continuous improvement.
• Assisting with organizational priorities as required.
• Collaborating across teams to strengthen advocacy and communications activities.

Qualifications and Experience

IASP is seeking candidates with both professional expertise and personal commitment to improving suicide prevention efforts.

Applicants should possess:

• Lived or living experience of suicidality, suicide bereavement, or significant mental health challenges, together with the ability to safely and professionally draw on that experience in the role.
• Understanding of meaningful lived experience involvement.
• Experience in advocacy, campaigns, communications, or policy work.
• Knowledge of the mental health and nonprofit sectors.
• Understanding of mental health research and suicide prevention strategies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, and social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with international teams.

Experience working in multicultural environments will be considered an asset.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Professional integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong self-awareness and healthy professional boundaries.
• Initiative and adaptability.
• Collaborative teamwork.
• Commitment to ethical practice.
• Passion for continuous professional development.

These qualities are essential for supporting sensitive conversations while promoting safe communication practices.

Working Arrangements

This opportunity offers a flexible remote working environment.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Fully remote employment.
• Part-time schedule (60% FTE).
• Three working days each week.
• Opportunity to collaborate with an international team.
• Meaningful work that contributes to global suicide prevention efforts.

Reliable internet access and a suitable home office environment are required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A cover letter.
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Applications should be emailed to:

apply@iasp.info

The deadline for applications is 14 July 2026.

Applicants should ensure their application clearly demonstrates their relevant experience, advocacy skills, and commitment to lived experience leadership in mental health and suicide prevention.

Final Thoughts

The International Association for Suicide Prevention’s Lived Experience Campaigns Officer position offers an exceptional opportunity to combine personal experience with professional expertise to influence global suicide prevention initiatives. By supporting advocacy campaigns, strengthening lived experience leadership, and promoting safe public communication, the successful candidate will play a vital role in advancing IASP’s mission to reduce suicide worldwide.

Individuals who are passionate about mental health advocacy, policy development, communications, and meaningful lived experience inclusion are encouraged to submit their cover letter and CV to apply@iasp.info before the 14 July 2026 application deadline.

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