Specialist: Public Transport Advocacy 50% (m/f/d)
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:19 September 2025
- Workload:50%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join the Swiss Blind and Visually Impaired Association, the largest advocacy group for blind and visually impaired individuals. Be part of a supportive environment promoting independence and equal rights.
Tasks
- Advocate for equal rights within public transport for the visually impaired.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on relevant issues.
- Conduct campaigns and provide strategic insights to stakeholders.
Skills
- Experience in advocacy or political campaigns; knowledge of Swiss disability services.
- Strong communication skills in German or French, with a good grasp of the other language.
- Ability to work independently, with a strategic mindset and social sensitivity.
Is this helpful?
Are you looking for meaningful work? Then you are in the right place. The Swiss Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired sbv is the largest national self-help organization for blind and visually impaired people. We support those affected in leading an independent life. The sbv achieves this goal through education and representing their interests in public, through counseling and raising awareness, as well as promoting innovative technologies.
We are looking for a specialist starting January 1, 2026, or by arrangement:
Specialist: Public Transport Advocacy 50% (m/f/d)
You represent the interests of blind and visually impaired people with the goal of equality, self-determination, and social participation in the field of public transport.
The position involves external meetings and travel, so we expect some flexibility in organizing workdays. At the same time, we value good compatibility with your private life. The main workplace is in Bern but can be combined with other sbv locations and home office upon request.
Your tasks
- Responsibility for the national public transport dossier of advocacy
- Collaboration with internal bodies (sections, members, and counseling centers) and external bodies (counseling and specialist centers, authorities, and associations)
- Participation in expert committees and working groups
- Conducting campaigns and representing campaign concerns to stakeholders and the public
- Providing arguments, statements, and consultation responses
Your profile
- You have professional experience in advocacy and/or political campaigns
- You have knowledge of the Swiss disability sector and are familiar with public transport
- You are an independent, structured, and committed personality with high social competence and sensitivity to the needs of blind and visually impaired people
- You present yourself confidently and persuasively and possess the necessary negotiation skills
- You have very good oral and written German or French skills with good knowledge of the other language
- You work strategically and purposefully, enjoy engaging with new topics, and have a quick grasp
- You have a good understanding of social and political processes
What we offer
- Good support during the introduction to your tasks
- Position with scope for design, diverse tasks, and room for independent work at many interfaces
- Collegial team spirit
- Proactive support for further training
- Lived leadership principles, e.g., trust and appreciation
- Half-fare travelcard subscription
- Modern employment conditions
- Openness to diversity and willingness to remove barriers
Do you have questions?
Daniela Lehmann, Head of Advocacy Department, will be happy to assist you.
Email: daniela.lehmann@sbv-fsa.ch
Phone: +41 31 390 88 19
Do you feel addressed?
Would you like to take on this interesting, demanding, and varied role? We look forward to receiving your complete online application via our website Arbeiten beim sbv by October 10, 2025. Initial interviews are planned for October 21, 2025.
Email and printed applications will not be considered or returned due to data protection reasons.
We look forward to meeting you.
