Social Protection Analyst (Swiss Youth Programme – UNYV)  

Skills required

For the programme: 

• Swiss nationality; 
• Master’s degree; 
• Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months – max. 24 months); 
• Max. 28 years old at the date of application; 
• Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1); 
• Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector.   

For this position: (Assets are listed in the DoAs ) 

• Master’s degree in (development) economics, social policy, or a related field; 
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in poverty reduction strategies and programs, economic development, and/or digital technologies for service delivery in developing countries; 
• Previous (work) experience on topic related to social protection (cash transfer programs, economic and financial inclusion, delivery systems), and/or jobs would be a strong asset;  
• Sound understanding of key principles of project management, including monitoring and evaluation, in a development context;  
• Strong analytical skills, and ability to translate theory into practical applications in a development context:  
• Proven track record of multi-tasking, managing competing demands and effective time management;  
• Ability to work in a team and in an intercultural environment, delivering support and  building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, with minimal supervision;  
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; 
• Fluent in English and French.  

Please find more details in the full job description. 

We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.  

Important details regarding your application 

Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: 

• Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on ‘apply’) 
• CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments 
• Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section “documents” in your login area  

Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.   

Application deadline: 10 April 2024 

First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 29 April and 07 May 2024 

Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo’s recommendation and an interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around mid-June. 

Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel at the beginning of August.  

Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the training, i.e. from around August 8, 2024. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors. 

Any questions? Contact Jennifer Hauser-Seiz, cinfo’s Recruitment Specialist, [email protected] 

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