Program Officer – Impact in Complexity (80-100%)  

swisspeace is a practice and research institute dedicated to advancing effective peacebuilding. It supports and advises local, national, and international actors relevant for peacebuilding, researches topics particularly relevant for peacebuilding practice, provides spaces for exchange and dialogue, and shapes peace policy in Switzerland and globally. swisspeace is an associated institute of the University of Basel.

To reinforce its Peacebuilding Analysis & Impact (PAI) program, and particularly the work in Syria and Palestine, swisspeace is looking for a

Program Officer – Impact in Complexity (80-100%)

Starting date: 1 April 2025 (or by agreement)

The Peacebuilding Analysis & Impact (PAI) program is the methodology innovation hub of swisspeace. Our mission is to support our partners and clients to improve analysis, management, and learning processes to ultimately increase the effectiveness and positive impact of their work in conflict-affected contexts. We are at the forefront of advancing adaptive management and conflict sensitivity both in research and policy as well as in institutional practice. We aim to increase our capacities to strengthen the use and understanding of innovative approaches to results orientation, M&E and measuring impact suitable for complex, fast-changing environments in our work with partners in Palestine, Syria, West Africa, South Sudan and beyond.

Your tasks:

• Contribute to swisspeace’s work in the framework of the Peacebuilding Analysis & Impact program.

• Advise partner organisations and clients to develop meaningful results orientation systems and to integrate learning into their programs and institutions.

• Develop innovative approaches to understanding change in complex systems and how they can be applied by national and international organisations working in conflict contexts.

• Implement capacity building measures and trainings on peacebuilding design, monitoring & evaluation, conflict analysis, conflict sensitivity, and theories of change in fragile contexts.

• Responsibility to manage projects in conflict affected contexts.

Your profile:

• Strong interest in peacebuilding and the role of international aid in conflict transformation.

• Sound knowledge of conflict sensitivity, results orientation in complex environments, and monitoring & evaluation.

• Proven project management, facilitation and training skills.

• 3-5 years of work experience in peacebuilding or in supporting the implementation of development projects in contexts of conflict and fragility. Field experience (i.e. in the Middle East, West Africa, South Sudan) is a strong asset.

• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.

• Excellent spoken and written English, Arabic and/or French. Knowledge of German is an asset.

• Ability and willingness for frequent international travel, including to conflict-affected countries.

• Strong team player with a sense of humour and with the ability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Our offer:

• The possibility to shape an interesting position in an attractive field of work with political relevance.
•  A competitive gross annual salary of CHF 83,000 to CHF 95,000.
• A positive working atmosphere, collaborating with highly motivated young and international practitioners and researchers who are passionate about their work.
• Excellent working conditions, flexible office hours, and an attractive workplace in the city of Basel

We look forward to receiving your complete application in English, including a cover letter, CV, degrees, references and/or work certificates by 26 January 2025. Interviews will take place during the last two weeks of February 2025.

Please submit your application through our online portal. Other means of application will not be accepted. More information can be found at swisspeace.ch or received by telephone at +41 61 551 56 99.