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From Switzerland to South Korea: Working at the Heart of Climate Action

Swiss national Tennessee Chappuis, Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Officer at GCF, tells us about his role and life in...

Jennifer

Hauser-Seiz

16 April 2024

Further education international cooperation

Is Further Education Right for You? Ask Yourself These Questions First

In the ever-evolving world of international cooperation, further education is often cited as the key to becoming or...

Duty of care for NGOs in international cooperation: what it is and how it can be improved

As an NGO working in international cooperation, you are responsible for protecting your staff, wherever they are based...

The difference between private banking and multilateral finance: insights from Matthias Hedinger

Matthias Hedinger, a Principal Investment Officer at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), tells us about his...

Seraina

Müller

22 Februar 2023

Accessing social security in an unpredictable global career situation

At the beginning of our international careers, we tend to disregard social security, but later wish we had addressed...

Networking: no need to panic

More than just a few of us are uncomfortable with networking. We want to connect with others, but for many this means...

Beat

Geiser

9 Februar 2023

Professionals in international cooperation – finding the right balance as a family

People interested in international cooperation often wonder if it aligns with starting a family. At Forum cinfo 22...

Sina

Baranyai

24 Januar 2023

On the importance of keywords in UN applications, and more tips on how to get hired by the UN

All who have considered applying to the UN have certainly heard about the fierce competition. We asked an expert to...

Seraina

Müller

9 Januar 2023

What does a working day at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Nairobi look like? A Digital Financial Services Specialist gives us an overview

Adrian Mattmann (34) is a Digital Financial Services Specialist for the International Finance Corporation in Nairobi. We...

Seraina

Müller

28 Dezember 2022

"The International Finance Corporation needs innovative minds and fresh people to challenge us"

Many paths lead to the financial sector of multilateral cooperation – Senior Insurance Specialist Martin Buehler had...

1+1 = 3 | How job sharing creates value for an organisation

The job sharing duo of Lisa and Tony is intergenerational, gender-mixed and complementary in terms of the experience...

Working at the World Bank through the eyes of Senior HR Specialist Mary Amanda Reinauer

Working with a multilateral development bank, such as the World Bank (WB), can be highly attractive. But only some are...

How to network successfully at career events

Networking is more than helpful - it is essential to a successful career. This is even more true in a sector like Swiss...

Jérôme

Faivre

6 Oktober 2022

Médecins sans Frontières: "How we pioneered job sharing in our field programmes"

Médecins sans Frontières introduced job sharing in Iraq and reduced the turnover rate for this complex position.

Roya

Milani

29 September 2022

Switzerland at the UN by the Swiss of the UN

Switzerland became a member state of the United Nations on 10 September 2002. Twenty years later, the presence of Swiss...

Swiss Mission

Geneva

6 September 2022

Are you "cheating on your employer" by attending a career event?

As a professional, you may wonder whether it’s an act of disloyalty to your employer if you attend a career event such...

Jérôme

Faivre

31 August 2022

Diversity and inclusion in the international cooperation labour market

Diversity and inclusion: is the sector on the right track?

Are diversity and inclusion adequately addressed in the Swiss labour market of international cooperation? cinfo and BASS...

"Sometimes you must compromise if you want a family – but I stress compromise, not sacrifice"

This is the third of three blogs exploring the challenges and opportunities associated with raising a family whilst...

Jane

Carter

6 Juli 2022

"The fear that all employees will demand unpaid leave is completely unfounded"

Solidar Suisse offers its employees unpaid leave and unpaid parental leave so that they can dedicate their time to other...

Ursula

Jenny

22 Juni 2022

"Being Swiss, we tend to be a bit reserved. Get out of your comfort zone, don’t be afraid to network and make yourself seen!"

David Müller, working for UNDP with SDG investing, talks about his fascination with Africa, maintaining a good work-life...

Neva

Fark

22 Juni 2022

Working with disabilities, United Nations

"Talent has no boundaries" – The UN is seeking to recruit persons with disabilities

Are you a professional living with disabilities and interested in working for the United Nations? We encourage you to...

Gabriela

Steinemann

1 Juni 2022

People sometimes need change to evolve – sometimes without a reason

NADEL employees can take an unpaid leave for no particular reason and on a regular basis.

Isabel

Günther

25 Mai 2022

Medair: "Our Diversity and Inclusion journey"

During the Forum cinfo 2021, Medair held a session to discuss their organisational journey towards integrating Diversity...

Lucy

Bamforth

18 Mai 2022

Co-chairing an HR department

Manuela and Kathrin, a job-sharing duo, tell us how they run the HR department of Helvetas. Discover the lessons learned...

Ein Einblick in die Finanzierungsdynamik der WHO mit Saran Thierwächter

Saran Thierwächter ist Finance Officer bei der World Health Organisation (WHO). Er hat Ende Jahres in einem Interview...

"It's amazing how quickly one adapts to life in a new country": The spouse's view

During the Forum cinfo 2021 we held a session to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with raising a...

Jane

Carter

20 April 2022

Are you "extremely motivated"?

Applicants often have difficulty with their cover letters and commonly resort to using empty phrases. Many seem to...

Beat

Geiser

5 April 2022

How our employee Simon became a digital nomad

A private sector company outlines the benefits and obstacles of mobile working. Get inspired.

Loredana

Contaldi

30 März 2022

Learning to take care of yourself before taking care of others

Since finishing nursing school, Rebecca had the idea of being a humanitarian health worker. She joined us for a virtual...

Natacha

Wicht

1 März 2022

Positioning your career in a post-pandemic world

Michael Emery, HR Director of IOM-UN Migration, engages in a tough talk with journalist Nicoletta Cimmino on (post-...

Neva

Fark

28 Februar 2022

"Working in a fragile and complex context takes a bit of humility"

Farook Doomun, Deputy Representative for Operations at UNICEF talks about his experience in fragile humanitarian...

Babette

Pfander

28 Januar 2022

An international childhood? It was a great start in life!

During the Forum cinfo 2021, we held a session to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with raising a...

Jane

Carter

24 Januar 2022

"It’s a life of extremes – on the one hand, the most rewarding work there is, on the other, the most draining and demanding"

Karin Hofmann had worked several years in conflict zones with the ICRC. She talks about her most challenging experiences...

Neva

Fark

14 Januar 2022

"Impact investing is critical for providing investments where capital is scarce and for building capacities locally"

Eva Tschannen is Head of Technical Assistance at the impact investment firm, responsAbility. She talks about sustainable...

Neva

Fark

11 Januar 2022

"Ce sont les petites décisions qui façonnent notre vie", entretien avec Christian Castelli

Rencontrez Christian Castelli, Policy and Best Practice Officer auprès de la Force intérimaire des Nations unies au...

Guillaume

Wegmüller

1 Dezember 2021

"We should all take an interest in our future. It's where professionals and organisations have to evolve to remain relevant"

Gerd Leonhard, a leading futurist, shares his main observations and foresight for the next ten years and what they might...

Neva

Fark

2 November 2021

«Der Klimawandel ist ein globales Thema, wobei die UNO eine unersetzliche Rolle spielt», Interview mit Martina Volpe Donlon

Lernen Sie Martina Volpe Donlon, Leiterin der Klimakommunikation bei der UNO in New York, kennen.

«Die WHO ist die Weltfeuerwehr», Interview mit Gaudenz Silberschmidt

Lernen Sie Gaudenz Silberschmidt, Direktor der Abteilung Health and Multilateral Partnerships der...

Lukas

Plattner

25 September 2021

"Il est important de montrer que l'ONU est plus qu'un forum pour résoudre des conflits", entretien avec Aline Stössel

Rencontrez Aline Stössel, stagiaire auprès des Nations unies à Genève.

Lukas

Plattner

1 Juli 2021

«Unser Ziel ist eine Welt ohne Hunger», Interview mit Corinne Fleischer

Lernen Sie Corinne Fleischer, Direktorin des UNO-Welternährungsprogramm (WFP) für den Nahen Osten und Nordafrika, kennen...

Lukas

Plattner

15 Juni 2021

"L’ONU est bien loin d’être obsolète", entretien avec Mirko Manzoni

Rencontrez Mirko Manzoni, envoyé personnel du Secrétaire général de l’ONU pour le Mozambique.

Association

Suisse-ONU

1 Juni 2021

Why networking between Swiss UN staff is essential

There are currently around 300 Swiss nationals working at the United Nations. Often, they do not know their Swiss...

"Saisir les opportunités et être à l’écoute de soi", entretien avec Gilles Cerutti

Rencontrez Gilles Cerutti, Conseiller Stratégique du Président du CICR.

«Die Schweiz hat den Dialog und die Kompromissfindung in der DNA», Interview mit Frank Grütter

Lernen Sie Frank Grütter, Botschafter, Leiter der UNO-Abteilung im Eidgenössischen Departement für auswärtige...

«Schweizer Fachleute können einen wichtigen Beitrag in der UNO leisten», Interview mit Karin Grimm

Lernen Sie Karin Grimm, Policy Specialist (Women, Peace and Security) bei UN Women in Mali, kennen.

Lukas

Plattner

1 Februar 2021

"Connecter et rassembler", entretien avec Nadia Isler

Rencontrez Nadia Isler, Fondatrice et Directrice du SDG Lab.

International cooperation: new challenges in the labour market

The international cooperation labour market has expanded significantly over the past decade. However, governmental and...

"L'ONU n'est pas en crise, mais en transformation", entretien avec Salman Bal

Rencontrez Salman Bal, Directeur du Centre d’Accueil de la Genève Internationale (CAGI).

The cornerstones of organisational transformation

Professionals from a variety of organisations tell us about their path to innovation. Find here the key takeaways.

Loraine

Ding

17 Februar 2020

Innovation in non-profit organisations

Should NGOs and NPOs be innovative? If so, how do you develop innovation in organisations whose intention is to provide...

Dino

Beerli

1 Februar 2020

A fund to foster innovation

Swiss Solidarity launched an innovation fund to support the Swiss NGOs to develop innovation within their projects...

Making innovation visible

Maya Shah, Innovation Coordinator at Médecins Sans Frontières, believes innovation is a permanent challenge to the...

Innovation is a must for NGOs

Thierry Agagliate, Head of Innovation at Terre des Hommes, understands innovation not just as an invention or a new idea...

The changing landscape of international cooperation

New actors take their role in international cooperation, aid modalities are in transformation and the SDGs set new...

Sandra

Rothböck

15 November 2016

"My job at a UN agency", Eva Mennel

Meet Eva Mennel, Director Human Resources at UNICEF. Learn more about her position and career path.

Babette

Pfander

3 Oktober 2016

"Living and working within the United Nations system", Nathalie Meyer

Meet Nathalie Meyer, Social Policy Specialist within the NETI Programme, UNICEF. Learn more about her position and...

Babette

Pfander

4 April 2016

"My job in a development bank", Carlos Mollinedo

Meet Carlos Mollinedo, Chief Strategy Economist at the African Development Bank. Learn more about his position and...

Babette

Pfander

7 März 2016

"My job in a Swiss NGO for children's aid", Sylvain Fournier

Meet Sylvain Fournier, Country Representative for Terre des hommes. Learn more about his position and career path.

Babette

Pfander

1 Februar 2016

"My job in a development bank", Katharina Falkner-Olmedo

Meet Katharina Falkner-Olmedo, Division Chief at the Inter-American Development Bank. Learn more about her position and...

Babette

Pfander

1 Februar 2016

"My job with an international humanitarian aid organisation", Christelle Crot

Meet Christelle Crot, Technical Advisor at Médecins Sans Frontières. Learn more about her position and career path.

Babette

Pfander

4 Januar 2016

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From Switzerland to South Korea: Working at the Heart of Climate Action

Is Further Education Right for You? Ask Yourself These Questions First

Duty of care for NGOs in international cooperation: what it is and how it can be improved

The difference between private banking and multilateral finance: insights from Matthias Hedinger

Accessing social security in an unpredictable global career situation

Networking: no need to panic

Professionals in international cooperation – finding the right balance as a family

On the importance of keywords in UN applications, and more tips on how to get hired by the UN

What does a working day at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Nairobi look like? A Digital Financial Services Specialist gives us an overview

"The International Finance Corporation needs innovative minds and fresh people to challenge us"

1+1 = 3 | How job sharing creates value for an organisation

Working at the World Bank through the eyes of Senior HR Specialist Mary Amanda Reinauer

How to network successfully at career events

Médecins sans Frontières: "How we pioneered job sharing in our field programmes"

Switzerland at the UN by the Swiss of the UN

Are you "cheating on your employer" by attending a career event?

Diversity and inclusion: is the sector on the right track?

"Sometimes you must compromise if you want a family – but I stress compromise, not sacrifice"

"The fear that all employees will demand unpaid leave is completely unfounded"

"Being Swiss, we tend to be a bit reserved. Get out of your comfort zone, don’t be afraid to network and make yourself seen!"

"Talent has no boundaries" – The UN is seeking to recruit persons with disabilities

People sometimes need change to evolve – sometimes without a reason

Medair: "Our Diversity and Inclusion journey"

Co-chairing an HR department

Ein Einblick in die Finanzierungsdynamik der WHO mit Saran Thierwächter

"It's amazing how quickly one adapts to life in a new country": The spouse's view

Are you "extremely motivated"?

How our employee Simon became a digital nomad

Learning to take care of yourself before taking care of others

Positioning your career in a post-pandemic world

"Working in a fragile and complex context takes a bit of humility"

An international childhood? It was a great start in life!

"It’s a life of extremes – on the one hand, the most rewarding work there is, on the other, the most draining and demanding"

"Impact investing is critical for providing investments where capital is scarce and for building capacities locally"

"Ce sont les petites décisions qui façonnent notre vie", entretien avec Christian Castelli

"We should all take an interest in our future. It's where professionals and organisations have to evolve to remain relevant"

«Der Klimawandel ist ein globales Thema, wobei die UNO eine unersetzliche Rolle spielt», Interview mit Martina Volpe Donlon

«Die WHO ist die Weltfeuerwehr», Interview mit Gaudenz Silberschmidt

"Il est important de montrer que l'ONU est plus qu'un forum pour résoudre des conflits", entretien avec Aline Stössel

«Unser Ziel ist eine Welt ohne Hunger», Interview mit Corinne Fleischer

"L’ONU est bien loin d’être obsolète", entretien avec Mirko Manzoni

Why networking between Swiss UN staff is essential

"Saisir les opportunités et être à l’écoute de soi", entretien avec Gilles Cerutti

«Die Schweiz hat den Dialog und die Kompromissfindung in der DNA», Interview mit Frank Grütter

«Schweizer Fachleute können einen wichtigen Beitrag in der UNO leisten», Interview mit Karin Grimm

"Connecter et rassembler", entretien avec Nadia Isler

International cooperation: new challenges in the labour market

"L'ONU n'est pas en crise, mais en transformation", entretien avec Salman Bal

The cornerstones of organisational transformation

Innovation in non-profit organisations

A fund to foster innovation

Making innovation visible

Innovation is a must for NGOs

The changing landscape of international cooperation

"My job at a UN agency", Eva Mennel

"Living and working within the United Nations system", Nathalie Meyer

"My job in a development bank", Carlos Mollinedo

"My job in a Swiss NGO for children's aid", Sylvain Fournier

"My job in a development bank", Katharina Falkner-Olmedo

"My job with an international humanitarian aid organisation", Christelle Crot