Caritas Schweiz Inland, Caritas Schweiz
Luzern
3 days ago
Development Policy Officer 30-40% (m/f/d)
- 18 February 2026
- 30 – 40%
- Permanent position
- Luzern
Job summary
Join Caritas in Switzerland and 20 countries worldwide. Engage in a mission for a just society.
Tasks
- Assist in planning and executing public engagement events.
- Analyze operational data for political positioning efforts.
- Support the development policy network of Caritas Switzerland.
Skills
- University degree with knowledge of Swiss development policy.
- Experience in communication and event organization.
- Fluency in German or French, with strong English skills.
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About the job
Doing the right thing. In Switzerland and in around 20 countries on four continents. Join us in advocating for the vision of a solidarity-based society, as
Development Policy Officer 30-40% (m/f/d)
The Basic and Policy department is committed to analyses and political statements in the fields of social, migration, and development policy, with a special focus on the impact on the most vulnerable in society. It addresses socio-political issues connected to the operational work and political engagement of Caritas Switzerland.
Your tasks
- Collaborate in the planning and implementation of various modules (events, webinars, publications, etc.) of public relations and political positioning
- Preparation of data and insights from the operational work of Caritas Switzerland in international cooperation and their utilization for political positioning
- Support in maintaining the development policy network of Caritas Switzerland
Our requirements
- University degree
- Knowledge of Swiss development policy and international cooperation
- Professional experience or voluntary or political engagement in the development policy context or in international cooperation
- Experience in communications as well as in organizing and conducting events or campaigns
- Existing network in the development policy field and/or in international cooperation
- Native language German or French, very good knowledge of the other language, very good English skills
Workplace: Lucerne
Start date: Immediately or by arrangement
Start date: Immediately or by arrangement
The position is limited until 31.12.2026.
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere at the heart of social issues. For the active development and implementation of digital transformation, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who enjoy participating in change processes.
For information about this position, please contact Ms. Angela Lindt, Head of Development Policy Unit, phone +41 41 419 23 95.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by 02.03.2026 via the online portal.
Caritas Switzerland, Adligenswilerstrasse 15, 6002 Lucerne
The interviews will take place on 09.03.2026.
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere at the heart of social issues. For the active development and implementation of digital transformation, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who enjoy participating in change processes.
For information about this position, please contact Ms. Angela Lindt, Head of Development Policy Unit, phone +41 41 419 23 95.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by 02.03.2026 via the online portal.
Caritas Switzerland, Adligenswilerstrasse 15, 6002 Lucerne
