Project Associate
- 20 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Bern
Job summary
Join us in creating a more humane world! Exciting project role available.
Tasks
- Support project management through research and analysis.
- Draft proposals, decision-making bases, and presentations.
- Organize workshops and meetings, ensuring proper documentation.
Skills
- University degree in relevant fields; project management training preferred.
- Strong written communication and editorial skills required.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 and digital tools essential.
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About the job
Project Associate
Join us in working towards a more humane world!
To support project management within the framework of the governance reform, we are looking for a motivated individual for the Strategy and Development Staff from 1 September 2026 or by arrangement as a Project Associate 50% - limited to three years.
What you can achieve
- Assistance with research, analyses and project tasks
- Preparation of applications, decision-making documents and presentations
- Preparation and follow-up as well as organisation of workshops and meetings including minute-taking
- Implementation of communication and information measures
- Ensuring correspondence, scheduling and project documentation
- Support in project controlling, budget monitoring
What you bring
- University degree or advanced studies in social sciences, humanities, law, economics or work and organisational psychology; project management training is an advantage
- 2–3 years of experience in assisting and supporting complex projects
- Confident written expression as well as conceptual and editorial skills
- Communicative, proactive personality with a quick grasp
- Structured, independent working style and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration with various stakeholders
- Strong organisational and planning skills as well as a high service orientation
- Proficient use of Microsoft 365 and digital tools
- Very good German or French skills (C2) and good knowledge of the other national language (B2); additional languages are an advantage
What to expect from us
- An exciting and varied role in a strategically important project
- Meaningful work in a dynamic humanitarian environment
- A collegial and appreciative working atmosphere
- Flexible working hours
- Modern office premises in Bern
- Possibility for part-time home office
How to join us
We look forward to receiving your complete online application (cover letter, CV, diplomas, references) by 8 August 2026 at the latest addressed to Ms Doris Goldschmid.
