Blog articles 123 articles Blog 30 April 2025 | Irenka Krone-Germann Current Political Challenges and the Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in International Cooperation Diversity and inclusion have been among the most important topics in our workplaces over the past 20 years – yet today... Read more Blog 30 April 2025 | Irenka Krone-Germann Gender Equality and the Glass Ceiling in the Swiss Labor Market and the IC Sector One key element for women is their access or lack of access to leadership positions (glass ceiling problem). Read more Blog 30 April 2025 | Irenka Krone-Germann Necessity for Rapid Implementation and Specific Evaluation in the IC Sector – Recommendations for Advancing D&I When it comes to the glass ceiling issue, Switzerland continues to lag behind most OECD countries, ranking near the... Read more Blog 13 February 2025 | Dianne Lange Essential Skills and In-Demand Profiles for Careers in Humanitarian Settings Experts give advice: explore the essential skills and in-demand profiles needed in humanitarian aid. Read more Blog 23 January 2025 | Dianne Lange 21st-Century Teaching and Learning Competences – Preparing Professionals for What Lies Ahead in International Cooperation Discover how educational institutions can better prepare young professionals for the dynamic challenges of international... Read more Blog 17 January 2025 | Dianne Lange The Future of the Labour Market: Strategies for Professionals to Adapt to New Trends Experts from NGOs, donors, and educational institutions shared insights on the future of the international cooperation... Read more Blog 7 January 2025 | Dianne Lange The Adapting Role of Global North Professionals in International Cooperation How professionals and organisations from the Global North must adapt their roles to embed localisation in their actions... Read more Blog 10 December 2024 | Dianne Lange Work-Life Balance in International Cooperation: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities Work-life balance remains a universal challenge. This article shares key insights from professionals working in the... Read more Blog 5 December 2024 | Seraina Müller Inside EBRD: How Swiss Legal Professionals Can Thrive in International Development Expert tips from Elie Raimond on how Swiss legal professionals can succeed at the EBRD. Read more Blog 25 November 2024 | Seraina Müller Inside EBRD: Green Banking Careers – Shaping Sustainable Energy Finance EBRD's Energy Eurasia MEA team offers Swiss professionals the unique opportunity to shape sustainable development while... Read more Blog 6 November 2024 | Jérôme Faivre Networking Like a Pro at Forum cinfo 2024 In Swiss international cooperation, where relationships are key, networking is more than helpful - it is essential... Read more Blog 31 October 2024 | Seraina Müller Navigating the Intersection of Climate and Finance: Nikolai’s Role in Blended Finance at IDB Invest In this interview, Nikolai Orgland shares insights into his responsibilities, the unique work culture at IDB Invest, and... Read more Blog 28 October 2024 | Loraine Ding - Marc Steinlin Choosing what to keep in a changing world The quest to determine which knowledge to preserve and pass on is complex. To begin with: What is knowledge? Read more Blog 7 October 2024 | Seraina Müller Embracing the Challenge: A Swiss Perspective on the Rewarding Experience of the AfDB Young Professionals Programme Grace Karekezi is a Swiss national who successfully navigated the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Young Professionals... Read more Blog 30 September 2024 | Loraine Ding - Marc Steinlin Knowledge at Risk: What Happens When Boomers Retire? As the baby boomer generation exits the workforce, some organisations face a knowledge retention challenge. Read more Blog 29 August 2024 | Loraine Ding - Marc Steinlin Building a Culture of Knowledge Sharing In the international cooperation sector, knowledge management is embedded within an organisation’s culture and systems... Read more Blog 28 August 2024 | Roman Twerenbold - Jérôme Faivre Getting Work Experience in International Cooperation: Insights from Young Professionals Entering the field of international cooperation is a dream for many young professionals driven by a desire to contribute... Read more Blog 21 August 2024 | Natal Donnaloia - Michèle Schmid Working with a Bank Committed to Improving People's Lives Could a job at the EBRD be for you? Read more about its workforce, which profiles it is looking for and how to join... Read more Blog 14 August 2024 | Vincent Bürgy "The mountains around Kabul remind me of Switzerland" Christof Portmann has worked for the UN refugee agency UNHCR for over 15 years and is currently working in Afghanistan... Read more Blog 8 August 2024 | Beat Geiser - Jérôme Faivre Theory vs. Practical Experience in International Cooperation: Finding the Right Balance Pursuing a career in international cooperation often raises a critical question: how important is further education... Read more Blog 30 July 2024 | Loraine Ding - Marc Steinlin More than Data: Why Knowledge Needs Humans Knowledge transfer is important. This is true when an employee leaves an organisation or when there is a change of role. Read more Blog 25 July 2024 | Valmire Murseli Building bridges in Afghanistan – insights from Daniel Endres During an internal Lunch and Learn session, cinfo staff had the opportunity to listen to Daniel Endres talk about his... Read more Blog 16 May 2024 | Gabriela Steinemann How Swiss women working in multilateral organisations integrate family and career Building a multilateral career as a Swiss woman requires flexibility, creativity and sacrifice. 8 women shared their... Read more Blog 16 April 2024 | Jennifer Hauser-Seiz 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... Read more Blog 8 April 2024 | Jérôme Faivre - Beat Geiser 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... Read more Blog 22 November 2023 | Sera Pantillon - Shazia Islamshah Localisation: No 'World Work' without 'Inner Work' The movement to shift power and decolonise the international cooperation sector has been recognised as an essential... Read more Blog 24 October 2023 | Heinrich Schneider - Jérôme Faivre 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... Read more Blog 14 September 2023 | Beat Geiser Travelling with some "do-gooding" on the side - reflections on voluntourism While it is possible to buy experiences abroad, the real opportunities that can launch or advance a career in... Read more Blog 10 August 2023 | Sera Pantillon - Shazia Islamshah Beyond 'localisation': embracing locally led practices For almost 30 years, institutional discussions have emphasised local ownership, the active involvement and empowerment... Read more Blog 6 August 2023 | Beat Geiser Quality check: Assessing volunteering opportunities For the uninitiated, determining the integrity of an organisation offering volunteer opportunities can be challenging... Read more Blog 4 July 2023 | Beat Geiser Development cooperation: working in complex systems Social systems are highly complex; a development practitioner must acknowledge that personal contribution, though often... Read more Blog 20 June 2023 | Beat Geiser Voluntary work, charity work or volunteering – do they bring career benefits? While some people are happy to take a "time-out", others prefer to get a taste of the professional field of... Read more Blog 13 June 2023 | Seraina Müller Why you should be on UN rosters If you aspire to work with the UN, being on a UN roster is an essential step towards achieving your goal. But wait –... Read more Blog 4 May 2023 | Beat Geiser Voluntary work, charity work, volunteering – what is what? Terms such as 'voluntary work', 'benevolat', 'assignments' or 'volunteering' can conjure up certain images and ideas. In... Read more Blog 2 May 2023 | Chloé Favre Design thinking: an innovative tool in the problem-solving toolbox of international cooperation "Now go change the world!" was the opening line of the design thinking workshop at Forum cinfo 2022. Easier said than... Read more Blog 24 April 2023 | Sera Pantillon - Julia Bosson - Vasco Ferreira da Costa From Chad and Colombia, two participants tell all about the SDG Youth Programme – the perfect way to start working in international cooperation Julia Bosson and Vasco Ferreira da Costa both work as trainees at international cooperation organisations as... Read more Blog 20 April 2023 | Jérôme Faivre The power of attitude: preparing for the future of international cooperation As an experienced professional in today’s international cooperation world, you probably already have a wealth of... Read more Blog 3 April 2023 | Anja Delaquis - Sera Pantillon “Understanding the realities of the communities with which your organisation works is essential” Anja Delaquis is a trainee with Helvetas in Nepal. In this interview, she shares her experience working in Nepal and how... Read more Blog 29 March 2023 | Jérôme Faivre The power of attitude: developing social and personal skills for a career in international cooperation As a young professional entering the sector, you may think that expertise and technical skills are the most important... Read more Blog 14 March 2023 | Jennifer Hauser-Seiz Localisation - can you still contribute as a professional from the Global North? In international development, the process of handing over more decision-making power and resources to local actors is... Read more Blog 22 February 2023 | Seraina Müller 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... Read more Blog 17 February 2023 | Chloé Favre - Nicole Töpperwien 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... Read more Blog 9 February 2023 | Beat Geiser 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... Read more Blog 24 January 2023 | Sina Baranyai 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... Read more Blog 9 January 2023 | Seraina Müller 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... Read more Blog 28 December 2022 | Seraina Müller 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... Read more Blog 5 December 2022 | Seraina Müller - Jennifer Hauser-Seiz "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... Read more Blog 28 November 2022 | Seraina Müller How competitive is entry into international cooperation, and how does that compare to climbing? Who would have thought that starting an international career is not much different from standing in front of a climbing... Read more Blog 22 November 2022 | Lisa Lang - Tony Zuber 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... Read more Blog 21 November 2022 | Natacha Wicht - Daniel Glinz Eight career anchors: which ones drive your career? Dedication to a cause? Autonomy? Security? Faced with a career choice, what is your priority, and what would you never... Read more Blog 31 October 2022 | Chloé Favre - Natal Donnaloia 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... Read more Blog 25 October 2022 | Sina Baranyai - Luc Bitterli "How do I want to live my life within the system? What is my role?" Looking back on a year full of highlights and challenges for an SDG Youth Programme trainee Luc Bitterli participated in the first cohort of the SDG Youth Programme. As an intern at Swisscontact, he gained work... Read more Blog 6 October 2022 | Jérôme Faivre 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... Read more Blog 29 September 2022 | Roya Milani 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. Read more Blog 6 September 2022 | Swiss Mission Geneva 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... Read more Blog 31 August 2022 | Jérôme Faivre 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... Read more Blog 13 July 2022 | Irenka Krone-Germann - Loraine Ding - Jérôme Faivre 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... Read more Blog 6 July 2022 | Jane Carter "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... Read more Blog 22 June 2022 | Ursula Jenny "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... Read more Blog 22 June 2022 | Neva Fark "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... Read more Blog 1 June 2022 | Gabriela Steinemann "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... Read more Blog 25 May 2022 | Isabel Günther 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. Read more Blog 18 May 2022 | Lucy Bamforth Medair: "Our Diversity and Inclusion journey" During the Forum cinfo 2021, Medair held a session to discuss their organisational journey towards integrating Diversity... Read more Blog 11 May 2022 | Manuela Häfeli - Kathrin Indermaur 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... Read more Blog 25 April 2022 | Emily Siebeneich - Romain Bachmann An insight into the financial dynamics of WHO with Saran Thierwächter Saran Thierwächter is a Finance Officer at the World Health Organisation (WHO). At the end of last year, he discussed... Read more Blog 20 April 2022 | Jane Carter "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... Read more Blog 5 April 2022 | Beat Geiser Are you "extremely motivated"? Applicants often have difficulty with their cover letters and commonly resort to using empty phrases. Many seem to... Read more Blog 30 March 2022 | Loredana Contaldi How our employee Simon became a digital nomad A private sector company outlines the benefits and obstacles of mobile working. Get inspired. Read more Blog 21 March 2022 | Neva Fark "If you really want to understand the country, try to spend as much time as possible outside the expat bubble" Luc Bitterli is a trainee for Swisscontact in Bangladesh. In this interview, he shares what motivates him, his most... Read more Blog 14 March 2022 | Neva Fark "When working abroad, you sometimes have to be relaxed enough to deal with upcoming issues day by day" Anja Hungerbuehler is doing an internship as an Innovation Capacity Amplifier with HEKS in Cambodia. In this interview... Read more Blog 1 March 2022 | Natacha Wicht 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... Read more Blog 28 February 2022 | Neva Fark 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-... Read more Blog 21 February 2022 | Babette Pfander "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... Read more Blog 24 January 2022 | Jane Carter 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... Read more Blog 17 January 2022 | Neva Fark "I never regretted leaving my well-paid job in Switzerland to start from scratch with an NGO in Colombia" At the age of 35, Tony Zuber changed his career and started working in international cooperation abroad. In this... Read more Blog 14 January 2022 | Neva Fark "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... Read more Blog 11 January 2022 | Neva Fark "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... Read more Blog 6 January 2022 | Neva Fark "Prepare yourself and be mindful; you will not get a second chance to make a first impression" As an expat, it is not always easy to find your place in a new team in a foreign country – Anvar Sabzaliev has... Read more Blog 1 December 2021 | Guillaume Wegmüller "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... Read more Blog 2 November 2021 | Neva Fark "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... Read more Blog 1 November 2021 | Ladina Gisler - Resmy Paracherry «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. Read more Blog 25 September 2021 «Die WHO ist die Weltfeuerwehr», Interview mit Gaudenz Silberschmidt Lernen Sie Gaudenz Silberschmidt, Direktor der Abteilung Health and Multilateral Partnerships der... Read more Blog 5 September 2021 | Natal Donnaloia - Jérôme Faivre - Beat Geiser What is required for a posting in international cooperation? What skills should you have (or be able to learn easily on the job) for a posting abroad, for example as a UN Youth... Read more Blog 1 July 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. Read more Blog 15 June 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... Read more Blog 1 June 2021 | Association Suisse-ONU "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. Read more Blog 5 May 2021 | Jérôme Faivre - Nora Landheer 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... Read more Blog 18 March 2021 | Guillaume Wegmüller - Marta Zaragoza Navarro "Saisir les opportunités et être à l’écoute de soi", entretien avec Gilles Cerutti Rencontrez Gilles Cerutti, Conseiller Stratégique du Président du CICR. Read more Blog 8 March 2021 | Ladina Gisler - Resmy Paracherry «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... Read more Blog 1 February 2021 | Guillaume Wegmüller - Marta Zaragoza Navarro "Connecter et rassembler", entretien avec Nadia Isler Rencontrez Nadia Isler, Fondatrice et Directrice du SDG Lab. Read more Blog 1 February 2021 «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. Read more Blog 12 November 2020 | Irenka Krone-Germann - Loraine Ding - Peter Stettler International cooperation: new challenges in the labour market The international cooperation labour market has expanded significantly over the past decade. However, governmental and... Read more Blog 15 September 2020 | Guillaume Wegmüller - Marta Zaragoza Navarro "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). Read more Blog 5 March 2020 | Jérôme Faivre - Beat Geiser Working in international cooperation: five clichés you should be aware of Not sure how to get started on pursuing your interest in a career in international cooperation? Be aware of these... Read more Blog 17 February 2020 | Loraine Ding The cornerstones of organisational transformation Professionals from a variety of organisations tell us about their path to innovation. Find here the key takeaways. Read more Blog 5 February 2020 | Jérôme Faivre - Beat Geiser Internship, traineeship or junior programme? What else? Internships and co. give you the opportunity to gain work experience in international cooperation. How do they differ... Read more Blog 1 February 2020 | Dino Beerli 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... Read more Blog 20 January 2020 | Loraine Ding - Natacha Wicht A fund to foster innovation Swiss Solidarity launched an innovation fund to support the Swiss NGOs to develop innovation within their projects... Read more Blog 10 January 2020 | Jérôme Faivre "The richest experience I've ever had", Vittoria Groh Vittoria Groh spent one year in Haiti as part of the talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations". She talks us... Read more Blog 8 January 2020 | Loraine Ding - Natacha Wicht Making innovation visible Maya Shah, Innovation Coordinator at Médecins Sans Frontières, believes innovation is a permanent challenge to the... Read more Blog 20 December 2019 | Loraine Ding - Natacha Wicht 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... Read more Blog 17 August 2018 | Milena Cuzzucoli "You learn a lot by doing", Helen Stevenson Helen Stevenson spent one year in Central Asia as part of the talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations". She... Read more Blog 10 August 2018 | Milena Cuzzucoli "Be prepared for new challenges and stressful situations, but also for a fulfilling experience", Mirco Keller Mirco Keller spent one year in Burundi as part of the talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations". He talks us... Read more Blog 15 November 2016 | Sandra Rothböck The changing landscape of international cooperation New actors take their role in international cooperation, aid modalities are in transformation and the SDGs set new... Read more Blog 3 October 2016 | Babette Pfander "My job at a UN agency", Eva Mennel Meet Eva Mennel, Director Human Resources at UNICEF. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more Blog 10 August 2016 | Vittoria Groh "The gap between what I imagined and what I experienced was considerable, in a positive way", Sabina Stein Sabina Stein spent one year in Colombia as part of the talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations". She talks... Read more Blog 4 April 2016 | Babette Pfander "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... Read more Blog 7 March 2016 | Babette Pfander "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... Read more Blog 1 February 2016 | Babette Pfander "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... Read more Blog 1 February 2016 | Babette Pfander "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. Read more Blog 4 January 2016 | Babette Pfander "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. Read more Blog 19 December 2015 | Omar Azzabi "I felt keenly the weight of responsibility as I went about my duties", Omar Azzabi Omar Azzabi spent one year in West Africa as part of the talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations". He talks... Read more Blog 1 November 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job in a development bank", Jean-Luc Bernasconi Meet Jean-Luc Bernasconi, Lead Economist at the World Bank in Tunis. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more Blog 1 October 2015 | Camille Aubry "My job in a corporate foundation", Miren Bengoa Meet Miren Bengoa, Executive Director of the Chanel Corporate Foundation. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more Blog 1 October 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job at a UN agency", Jeremias Blaser Meet Jeremias Blaser, Deputy Country Director for UNDP in Ghana. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more Blog 1 October 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job as a programme coordinator in an NGO", Jens Engeli Meet Jens Engeli, Programme coordinator at Helvetas. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more Blog 1 October 2015 | Camille Aubry "My job in peace promotion", Rachel Gasser Meet Rachel Gasser, Deputy Head of the Mediation Program at swisspeace. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more Blog 3 August 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job as an NGO programme manager", Fortunat Büsch Meet Fortunat Büsch, Programme Manager at the Swiss Red Cross. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more Blog 6 July 2015 | Camille Aubry "My career in international financial institutions", Laurent Corthay Meet Laurent Corthay, Specialist in private sector development with the World Bank. Learn more about his position and... Read more Blog 1 June 2015 | Camille Aubry "My job as a programme officer at the Swiss Confederation", Barbara Profeta Meet Barbara Profeta, Programme Officer at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. Learn more about her position and... Read more Blog 15 May 2015 | Sandrina Moreira "This year contributed greatly to my personal and professional development", Julia Moser Julia Moser spent one year in Sri Lanka as part of the talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations". She talks... Read more Blog 1 March 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job in the exchange of personnel in development cooperation", Judith Reusser Meet Judith Reusser, Specialist with Comundo. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more Blog 30 July 2014 | Amanda Eyer "Mutual learning, action and enthusiasm", Amanda Eyer Amanda Eyer spent one year in Ecuador as as part of the talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations". She talks... Read more
Blog 30 April 2025 | Irenka Krone-Germann Current Political Challenges and the Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in International Cooperation Diversity and inclusion have been among the most important topics in our workplaces over the past 20 years – yet today... Read more
Blog 30 April 2025 | Irenka Krone-Germann Gender Equality and the Glass Ceiling in the Swiss Labor Market and the IC Sector One key element for women is their access or lack of access to leadership positions (glass ceiling problem). Read more
Blog 30 April 2025 | Irenka Krone-Germann Necessity for Rapid Implementation and Specific Evaluation in the IC Sector – Recommendations for Advancing D&I When it comes to the glass ceiling issue, Switzerland continues to lag behind most OECD countries, ranking near the... Read more
Blog 13 February 2025 | Dianne Lange Essential Skills and In-Demand Profiles for Careers in Humanitarian Settings Experts give advice: explore the essential skills and in-demand profiles needed in humanitarian aid. Read more
Blog 23 January 2025 | Dianne Lange 21st-Century Teaching and Learning Competences – Preparing Professionals for What Lies Ahead in International Cooperation Discover how educational institutions can better prepare young professionals for the dynamic challenges of international... Read more
Blog 17 January 2025 | Dianne Lange The Future of the Labour Market: Strategies for Professionals to Adapt to New Trends Experts from NGOs, donors, and educational institutions shared insights on the future of the international cooperation... Read more
Blog 7 January 2025 | Dianne Lange The Adapting Role of Global North Professionals in International Cooperation How professionals and organisations from the Global North must adapt their roles to embed localisation in their actions... Read more
Blog 10 December 2024 | Dianne Lange Work-Life Balance in International Cooperation: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities Work-life balance remains a universal challenge. This article shares key insights from professionals working in the... Read more
Blog 5 December 2024 | Seraina Müller Inside EBRD: How Swiss Legal Professionals Can Thrive in International Development Expert tips from Elie Raimond on how Swiss legal professionals can succeed at the EBRD. Read more
Blog 25 November 2024 | Seraina Müller Inside EBRD: Green Banking Careers – Shaping Sustainable Energy Finance EBRD's Energy Eurasia MEA team offers Swiss professionals the unique opportunity to shape sustainable development while... Read more
Blog 6 November 2024 | Jérôme Faivre Networking Like a Pro at Forum cinfo 2024 In Swiss international cooperation, where relationships are key, networking is more than helpful - it is essential... Read more
Blog 31 October 2024 | Seraina Müller Navigating the Intersection of Climate and Finance: Nikolai’s Role in Blended Finance at IDB Invest In this interview, Nikolai Orgland shares insights into his responsibilities, the unique work culture at IDB Invest, and... Read more
Blog 28 October 2024 | Loraine Ding - Marc Steinlin Choosing what to keep in a changing world The quest to determine which knowledge to preserve and pass on is complex. To begin with: What is knowledge? Read more
Blog 7 October 2024 | Seraina Müller Embracing the Challenge: A Swiss Perspective on the Rewarding Experience of the AfDB Young Professionals Programme Grace Karekezi is a Swiss national who successfully navigated the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Young Professionals... Read more
Blog 30 September 2024 | Loraine Ding - Marc Steinlin Knowledge at Risk: What Happens When Boomers Retire? As the baby boomer generation exits the workforce, some organisations face a knowledge retention challenge. Read more
Blog 29 August 2024 | Loraine Ding - Marc Steinlin Building a Culture of Knowledge Sharing In the international cooperation sector, knowledge management is embedded within an organisation’s culture and systems... Read more
Blog 28 August 2024 | Roman Twerenbold - Jérôme Faivre Getting Work Experience in International Cooperation: Insights from Young Professionals Entering the field of international cooperation is a dream for many young professionals driven by a desire to contribute... Read more
Blog 21 August 2024 | Natal Donnaloia - Michèle Schmid Working with a Bank Committed to Improving People's Lives Could a job at the EBRD be for you? Read more about its workforce, which profiles it is looking for and how to join... Read more
Blog 14 August 2024 | Vincent Bürgy "The mountains around Kabul remind me of Switzerland" Christof Portmann has worked for the UN refugee agency UNHCR for over 15 years and is currently working in Afghanistan... Read more
Blog 8 August 2024 | Beat Geiser - Jérôme Faivre Theory vs. Practical Experience in International Cooperation: Finding the Right Balance Pursuing a career in international cooperation often raises a critical question: how important is further education... Read more
Blog 30 July 2024 | Loraine Ding - Marc Steinlin More than Data: Why Knowledge Needs Humans Knowledge transfer is important. This is true when an employee leaves an organisation or when there is a change of role. Read more
Blog 25 July 2024 | Valmire Murseli Building bridges in Afghanistan – insights from Daniel Endres During an internal Lunch and Learn session, cinfo staff had the opportunity to listen to Daniel Endres talk about his... Read more
Blog 16 May 2024 | Gabriela Steinemann How Swiss women working in multilateral organisations integrate family and career Building a multilateral career as a Swiss woman requires flexibility, creativity and sacrifice. 8 women shared their... Read more
Blog 16 April 2024 | Jennifer Hauser-Seiz 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... Read more
Blog 8 April 2024 | Jérôme Faivre - Beat Geiser 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... Read more
Blog 22 November 2023 | Sera Pantillon - Shazia Islamshah Localisation: No 'World Work' without 'Inner Work' The movement to shift power and decolonise the international cooperation sector has been recognised as an essential... Read more
Blog 24 October 2023 | Heinrich Schneider - Jérôme Faivre 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... Read more
Blog 14 September 2023 | Beat Geiser Travelling with some "do-gooding" on the side - reflections on voluntourism While it is possible to buy experiences abroad, the real opportunities that can launch or advance a career in... Read more
Blog 10 August 2023 | Sera Pantillon - Shazia Islamshah Beyond 'localisation': embracing locally led practices For almost 30 years, institutional discussions have emphasised local ownership, the active involvement and empowerment... Read more
Blog 6 August 2023 | Beat Geiser Quality check: Assessing volunteering opportunities For the uninitiated, determining the integrity of an organisation offering volunteer opportunities can be challenging... Read more
Blog 4 July 2023 | Beat Geiser Development cooperation: working in complex systems Social systems are highly complex; a development practitioner must acknowledge that personal contribution, though often... Read more
Blog 20 June 2023 | Beat Geiser Voluntary work, charity work or volunteering – do they bring career benefits? While some people are happy to take a "time-out", others prefer to get a taste of the professional field of... Read more
Blog 13 June 2023 | Seraina Müller Why you should be on UN rosters If you aspire to work with the UN, being on a UN roster is an essential step towards achieving your goal. But wait –... Read more
Blog 4 May 2023 | Beat Geiser Voluntary work, charity work, volunteering – what is what? Terms such as 'voluntary work', 'benevolat', 'assignments' or 'volunteering' can conjure up certain images and ideas. In... Read more
Blog 2 May 2023 | Chloé Favre Design thinking: an innovative tool in the problem-solving toolbox of international cooperation "Now go change the world!" was the opening line of the design thinking workshop at Forum cinfo 2022. Easier said than... Read more
Blog 24 April 2023 | Sera Pantillon - Julia Bosson - Vasco Ferreira da Costa From Chad and Colombia, two participants tell all about the SDG Youth Programme – the perfect way to start working in international cooperation Julia Bosson and Vasco Ferreira da Costa both work as trainees at international cooperation organisations as... Read more
Blog 20 April 2023 | Jérôme Faivre The power of attitude: preparing for the future of international cooperation As an experienced professional in today’s international cooperation world, you probably already have a wealth of... Read more
Blog 3 April 2023 | Anja Delaquis - Sera Pantillon “Understanding the realities of the communities with which your organisation works is essential” Anja Delaquis is a trainee with Helvetas in Nepal. In this interview, she shares her experience working in Nepal and how... Read more
Blog 29 March 2023 | Jérôme Faivre The power of attitude: developing social and personal skills for a career in international cooperation As a young professional entering the sector, you may think that expertise and technical skills are the most important... Read more
Blog 14 March 2023 | Jennifer Hauser-Seiz Localisation - can you still contribute as a professional from the Global North? In international development, the process of handing over more decision-making power and resources to local actors is... Read more
Blog 22 February 2023 | Seraina Müller 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... Read more
Blog 17 February 2023 | Chloé Favre - Nicole Töpperwien 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... Read more
Blog 9 February 2023 | Beat Geiser 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... Read more
Blog 24 January 2023 | Sina Baranyai 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... Read more
Blog 9 January 2023 | Seraina Müller 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... Read more
Blog 28 December 2022 | Seraina Müller 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... Read more
Blog 5 December 2022 | Seraina Müller - Jennifer Hauser-Seiz "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... Read more
Blog 28 November 2022 | Seraina Müller How competitive is entry into international cooperation, and how does that compare to climbing? Who would have thought that starting an international career is not much different from standing in front of a climbing... Read more
Blog 22 November 2022 | Lisa Lang - Tony Zuber 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... Read more
Blog 21 November 2022 | Natacha Wicht - Daniel Glinz Eight career anchors: which ones drive your career? Dedication to a cause? Autonomy? Security? Faced with a career choice, what is your priority, and what would you never... Read more
Blog 31 October 2022 | Chloé Favre - Natal Donnaloia 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... Read more
Blog 25 October 2022 | Sina Baranyai - Luc Bitterli "How do I want to live my life within the system? What is my role?" Looking back on a year full of highlights and challenges for an SDG Youth Programme trainee Luc Bitterli participated in the first cohort of the SDG Youth Programme. As an intern at Swisscontact, he gained work... Read more
Blog 6 October 2022 | Jérôme Faivre 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... Read more
Blog 29 September 2022 | Roya Milani 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. Read more
Blog 6 September 2022 | Swiss Mission Geneva 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... Read more
Blog 31 August 2022 | Jérôme Faivre 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... Read more
Blog 13 July 2022 | Irenka Krone-Germann - Loraine Ding - Jérôme Faivre 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... Read more
Blog 6 July 2022 | Jane Carter "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... Read more
Blog 22 June 2022 | Ursula Jenny "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... Read more
Blog 22 June 2022 | Neva Fark "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... Read more
Blog 1 June 2022 | Gabriela Steinemann "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... Read more
Blog 25 May 2022 | Isabel Günther 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. Read more
Blog 18 May 2022 | Lucy Bamforth Medair: "Our Diversity and Inclusion journey" During the Forum cinfo 2021, Medair held a session to discuss their organisational journey towards integrating Diversity... Read more
Blog 11 May 2022 | Manuela Häfeli - Kathrin Indermaur 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... Read more
Blog 25 April 2022 | Emily Siebeneich - Romain Bachmann An insight into the financial dynamics of WHO with Saran Thierwächter Saran Thierwächter is a Finance Officer at the World Health Organisation (WHO). At the end of last year, he discussed... Read more
Blog 20 April 2022 | Jane Carter "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... Read more
Blog 5 April 2022 | Beat Geiser Are you "extremely motivated"? Applicants often have difficulty with their cover letters and commonly resort to using empty phrases. Many seem to... Read more
Blog 30 March 2022 | Loredana Contaldi How our employee Simon became a digital nomad A private sector company outlines the benefits and obstacles of mobile working. Get inspired. Read more
Blog 21 March 2022 | Neva Fark "If you really want to understand the country, try to spend as much time as possible outside the expat bubble" Luc Bitterli is a trainee for Swisscontact in Bangladesh. In this interview, he shares what motivates him, his most... Read more
Blog 14 March 2022 | Neva Fark "When working abroad, you sometimes have to be relaxed enough to deal with upcoming issues day by day" Anja Hungerbuehler is doing an internship as an Innovation Capacity Amplifier with HEKS in Cambodia. In this interview... Read more
Blog 1 March 2022 | Natacha Wicht 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... Read more
Blog 28 February 2022 | Neva Fark 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-... Read more
Blog 21 February 2022 | Babette Pfander "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... Read more
Blog 24 January 2022 | Jane Carter 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... Read more
Blog 17 January 2022 | Neva Fark "I never regretted leaving my well-paid job in Switzerland to start from scratch with an NGO in Colombia" At the age of 35, Tony Zuber changed his career and started working in international cooperation abroad. In this... Read more
Blog 14 January 2022 | Neva Fark "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... Read more
Blog 11 January 2022 | Neva Fark "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... Read more
Blog 6 January 2022 | Neva Fark "Prepare yourself and be mindful; you will not get a second chance to make a first impression" As an expat, it is not always easy to find your place in a new team in a foreign country – Anvar Sabzaliev has... Read more
Blog 1 December 2021 | Guillaume Wegmüller "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... Read more
Blog 2 November 2021 | Neva Fark "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... Read more
Blog 1 November 2021 | Ladina Gisler - Resmy Paracherry «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. Read more
Blog 25 September 2021 «Die WHO ist die Weltfeuerwehr», Interview mit Gaudenz Silberschmidt Lernen Sie Gaudenz Silberschmidt, Direktor der Abteilung Health and Multilateral Partnerships der... Read more
Blog 5 September 2021 | Natal Donnaloia - Jérôme Faivre - Beat Geiser What is required for a posting in international cooperation? What skills should you have (or be able to learn easily on the job) for a posting abroad, for example as a UN Youth... Read more
Blog 1 July 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. Read more
Blog 15 June 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... Read more
Blog 1 June 2021 | Association Suisse-ONU "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. Read more
Blog 5 May 2021 | Jérôme Faivre - Nora Landheer 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... Read more
Blog 18 March 2021 | Guillaume Wegmüller - Marta Zaragoza Navarro "Saisir les opportunités et être à l’écoute de soi", entretien avec Gilles Cerutti Rencontrez Gilles Cerutti, Conseiller Stratégique du Président du CICR. Read more
Blog 8 March 2021 | Ladina Gisler - Resmy Paracherry «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... Read more
Blog 1 February 2021 | Guillaume Wegmüller - Marta Zaragoza Navarro "Connecter et rassembler", entretien avec Nadia Isler Rencontrez Nadia Isler, Fondatrice et Directrice du SDG Lab. Read more
Blog 1 February 2021 «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. Read more
Blog 12 November 2020 | Irenka Krone-Germann - Loraine Ding - Peter Stettler International cooperation: new challenges in the labour market The international cooperation labour market has expanded significantly over the past decade. However, governmental and... Read more
Blog 15 September 2020 | Guillaume Wegmüller - Marta Zaragoza Navarro "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). Read more
Blog 5 March 2020 | Jérôme Faivre - Beat Geiser Working in international cooperation: five clichés you should be aware of Not sure how to get started on pursuing your interest in a career in international cooperation? Be aware of these... Read more
Blog 17 February 2020 | Loraine Ding The cornerstones of organisational transformation Professionals from a variety of organisations tell us about their path to innovation. Find here the key takeaways. Read more
Blog 5 February 2020 | Jérôme Faivre - Beat Geiser Internship, traineeship or junior programme? What else? Internships and co. give you the opportunity to gain work experience in international cooperation. How do they differ... Read more
Blog 1 February 2020 | Dino Beerli 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... Read more
Blog 20 January 2020 | Loraine Ding - Natacha Wicht A fund to foster innovation Swiss Solidarity launched an innovation fund to support the Swiss NGOs to develop innovation within their projects... Read more
Blog 10 January 2020 | Jérôme Faivre "The richest experience I've ever had", Vittoria Groh Vittoria Groh spent one year in Haiti as part of the talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations". She talks us... Read more
Blog 8 January 2020 | Loraine Ding - Natacha Wicht Making innovation visible Maya Shah, Innovation Coordinator at Médecins Sans Frontières, believes innovation is a permanent challenge to the... Read more
Blog 20 December 2019 | Loraine Ding - Natacha Wicht 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... Read more
Blog 17 August 2018 | Milena Cuzzucoli "You learn a lot by doing", Helen Stevenson Helen Stevenson spent one year in Central Asia as part of the talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations". She... Read more
Blog 10 August 2018 | Milena Cuzzucoli "Be prepared for new challenges and stressful situations, but also for a fulfilling experience", Mirco Keller Mirco Keller spent one year in Burundi as part of the talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations". He talks us... Read more
Blog 15 November 2016 | Sandra Rothböck The changing landscape of international cooperation New actors take their role in international cooperation, aid modalities are in transformation and the SDGs set new... Read more
Blog 3 October 2016 | Babette Pfander "My job at a UN agency", Eva Mennel Meet Eva Mennel, Director Human Resources at UNICEF. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more
Blog 10 August 2016 | Vittoria Groh "The gap between what I imagined and what I experienced was considerable, in a positive way", Sabina Stein Sabina Stein spent one year in Colombia as part of the talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations". She talks... Read more
Blog 4 April 2016 | Babette Pfander "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... Read more
Blog 7 March 2016 | Babette Pfander "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... Read more
Blog 1 February 2016 | Babette Pfander "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... Read more
Blog 1 February 2016 | Babette Pfander "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. Read more
Blog 4 January 2016 | Babette Pfander "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. Read more
Blog 19 December 2015 | Omar Azzabi "I felt keenly the weight of responsibility as I went about my duties", Omar Azzabi Omar Azzabi spent one year in West Africa as part of the talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations". He talks... Read more
Blog 1 November 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job in a development bank", Jean-Luc Bernasconi Meet Jean-Luc Bernasconi, Lead Economist at the World Bank in Tunis. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more
Blog 1 October 2015 | Camille Aubry "My job in a corporate foundation", Miren Bengoa Meet Miren Bengoa, Executive Director of the Chanel Corporate Foundation. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more
Blog 1 October 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job at a UN agency", Jeremias Blaser Meet Jeremias Blaser, Deputy Country Director for UNDP in Ghana. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more
Blog 1 October 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job as a programme coordinator in an NGO", Jens Engeli Meet Jens Engeli, Programme coordinator at Helvetas. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more
Blog 1 October 2015 | Camille Aubry "My job in peace promotion", Rachel Gasser Meet Rachel Gasser, Deputy Head of the Mediation Program at swisspeace. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more
Blog 3 August 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job as an NGO programme manager", Fortunat Büsch Meet Fortunat Büsch, Programme Manager at the Swiss Red Cross. Learn more about his position and career path. Read more
Blog 6 July 2015 | Camille Aubry "My career in international financial institutions", Laurent Corthay Meet Laurent Corthay, Specialist in private sector development with the World Bank. Learn more about his position and... Read more
Blog 1 June 2015 | Camille Aubry "My job as a programme officer at the Swiss Confederation", Barbara Profeta Meet Barbara Profeta, Programme Officer at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. Learn more about her position and... Read more
Blog 15 May 2015 | Sandrina Moreira "This year contributed greatly to my personal and professional development", Julia Moser Julia Moser spent one year in Sri Lanka as part of the talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations". She talks... Read more
Blog 1 March 2015 | Babette Pfander "My job in the exchange of personnel in development cooperation", Judith Reusser Meet Judith Reusser, Specialist with Comundo. Learn more about her position and career path. Read more
Blog 30 July 2014 | Amanda Eyer "Mutual learning, action and enthusiasm", Amanda Eyer Amanda Eyer spent one year in Ecuador as as part of the talent programme "Swiss Youth at the United Nations". She talks... Read more
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