Graduate Trainee in Research and Programme Development (80-100%)

Skills required

Your profile

• A recent graduate (BA/MA) in social science or a related field with an interest in global cooperation.
• Proficient in either French or German, with a good understanding of the other, and fluent in English.
• Good organisational and technical skills.
• A proactive, curious and creative individual who enjoys working independently, is eager to learn and can bring fresh perspectives to our team.
• Demonstrated interest in the international cooperation sector and the trends and challenges of the future of the sector.

 

How we work

At cinfo, we operate in autonomous thematic teams, where everyone contributes to the foundation’s objectives with a high level of personal responsibility. This collaborative way of working provides staff with opportunities to actively engage in a variety of projects and develop their professional skills.

 

What we offer

We offer the opportunity to work on a range of challenging and varied tasks, as well as the chance to develop professionally on the job and through external training opportunities. You will join a dedicated and dynamic team and be employed on good terms with flexible working arrangements.

 

• Paid traineeship and attractive employment conditions
• Dynamic work in small teams in a hybrid (agile-oriented) environment
• Opportunity to liaise with multilateral organisations such as the UN and development banks, the Swiss Confederation, Foundations and most major Swiss NGOs
• Professional experience in international cooperation, HR and communication
• A varied portfolio and the opportunity to take on responsibility
• Internal training for your own career development and entry into the field of international cooperation, if you wish
• A working environment where you can practice English, French and German or Italian
• Flexible working arrangements with a mix of in-office and remote working

 

Working hours and location

Our face-to-face team day is every Tuesday. Beyond this, you have the flexibility to choose your working hours and location. In February 2025, we will relocate from Biel to Bern. Our new premises in Bern are designed to accommodate people with reduced mobility.

 

Any questions?

If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@cinfo.ch or +41 32 365 80 02. We are on holiday from 23 December to 2 January. We will be happy to answer your enquiries from 3 January.

 

Get to know us

Who we are                                            What we do                                                  Meet the team

 

Your application

Please submit your application via apply button below. We look forward to hearing from you. 

 

Important details regarding your application

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

• Motivation letter in English (max. 3500 characters, to be entered in the pop-up window when you click on ‘apply’);
• CV (indicating the length and % of your employment, as well as your references);
• Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (in PDF format) uploaded in the ‘Documents’ section.

 

Application deadline: Sunday, 5 January 2025 – We are continuously evaluating the applications received. 

First round of interviews: Wednesday, 15 January 2025, or Thursday, 16 January 2025, in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, or online.

Second round of interviews: Second round of interviews: Tuesday 21 January 2025, or Thursday, 23 January 2025, in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, or online. 

Start date: February 2025 (or according to arrangement)