Junior Project Associate – Swiss 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.
• Driving license for PHRD financed positions.

For this position:

• Master’s degree in political, social and humanitarian sciences, international studies, international law or any other related field;
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in:
  – Project implementation, crisis management, recovery, IDPs/refugees related issues.
  – Peacebuilding, conflict-related media and political studies is an asset.
  – Managing information in international development or humanitarian context is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required and working knowledge in Russian desired.

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
• Copy of your driving license

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

Application deadline: 03 September 2024

First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 23 September and 02 October 2025

Final selection: will be made by the host organisation based on cinfo’s recommendation and a second interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed around November.

Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in Biel in January or February.

Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the mandatory training. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.

Are you interested in the Talent programme “Swiss Youth at the United Nations” and the advertised positions? Do you have specific questions about the process and how to apply? Join us on Microsoft Teams during our Live Q&A sessions on Wednesday, 21 August at 5.00pm or Wednesday, 28 August at 12pm. More information about the sessions via this link.

Any questions? Contact Saskia Zaugg and Tanja Andrist, cinfo’s Recruitment Specialists, [email protected]