Caritas Zürich
Zürich
Intercultural Mediator on a Contractual Basis (German/Somali)
- 15 October 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Caritas Zürich is a Catholic charity aiding families affected by poverty. Join us to support social integration in Zurich!
Tasks
- Engage actively with visitors to provide support.
- Deliver information on school, leisure, and child development.
- Encourage discussions among attendees for community building.
Skills
- Fluent in Somali and German; knowledge of Zurich's school system.
- Empathetic and outgoing communication skills are essential.
- Experience in intercultural mediation is a plus.
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About the job
Caritas Zurich is an independent Catholic aid organisation. We are committed to families affected by poverty and disadvantaged people, regardless of nationality and beliefs. In doing so, we make a significant contribution to their social integration in the canton of Zurich.
Intercultural Mediator on a Contractual Basis (German/Somali)
At the Copilot Infocafé, parents of (pre-)school children learn how to support their children in everyday school life and strengthen cooperation with the school. A team of intercultural mediators, volunteers and professionals provides multilingual information about school and neighbourhood services. We support parents with questions and concerns regarding school, support and leisure activities. At the same time, the Infocafé offers the opportunity to meet other parents and exchange ideas over a cup of tea or coffee.
Your tasks
- Actively approaching visitors
- Providing information in the areas of school, leisure activities and child support
- Encouraging conversations among visitors
- Intercultural mediation
- Triage for issues beyond the above-mentioned areas
- Recording discussion topics during the assignment
Our requirements
- Very good oral skills in Somali
- Very good oral and written German skills
- Very good knowledge of the Zurich school system
- Outgoing and empathetic
- Reliable and with good communication skills
- Ideally experience in intercultural mediation
- Resident in Zurich North
The workplace is Zurich.
Start date: 01.01.2027 or by arrangement
Payment is made on a contractual basis (fee).
For information about the position, please contact Ms Mariann Schwaller and Ms Lucia Kühne, Project Copilot, telephone +41 44 366 68 89.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by 15 November 2026 via the online portal.
Start date: 01.01.2027 or by arrangement
Payment is made on a contractual basis (fee).
For information about the position, please contact Ms Mariann Schwaller and Ms Lucia Kühne, Project Copilot, telephone +41 44 366 68 89.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by 15 November 2026 via the online portal.
