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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.

Hand holding green globe with sustainability icons.

25 November 2024 |

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...

Group of people smiling outdoors on a balcony.

31 October 2024 |

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...

Group of people standing in front of wall with various flags.

7 October 2024 |

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...

Two people standing in a desert landscape under a clear sky.

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...

Group of older men sitting indoors in traditional clothing.

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...

Illustration of two women on a balancing board; one is carrying a business folder and the other is holding a child in her arms.

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...

the business district in Incheon, Korea, with the headquarter of the GCF.

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...

22 February 2023 |

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...

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...

9 January 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...

28 December 2022 |

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

22 June 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...

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...

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...

21 February 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...

17 January 2022 |

"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...

14 January 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...

11 January 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...

6 January 2022 |

"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...

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...

«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.

25 September 2021

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

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

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...

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.

"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...

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.

"Connecter et rassembler", entretien avec Nadia Isler

Rencontrez Nadia Isler, Fondatrice et Directrice du SDG Lab.

"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).

3 October 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.

4 April 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...

7 March 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...

1 February 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...

1 February 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.

4 January 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.

1 November 2015 |

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

3 August 2015 |

"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.

6 July 2015 |

"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...

1 June 2015 |

"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...

1 March 2015 |