Blog All blog articles with Career tips 51 articles Blog 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... Beat Geiser 14 September 2023 Blog Quality check: Assessing volunteering opportunities For the uninitiated, determining the integrity of an organisation offering volunteer opportunities can be challenging... Beat Geiser 6 August 2023 Blog 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... Beat Geiser 20 June 2023 Blog 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 –... Seraina Müller 13 June 2023 Blog 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... Jérôme Faivre 20 April 2023 Blog 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... Jérôme Faivre 29 March 2023 Blog 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 February 2023 Blog 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... Chloé Favre • Nicole Töpperwien 17 February 2023 Blog 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 February 2023 Blog 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 January 2023 Blog 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 January 2023 Blog 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 December 2022 Blog "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... Seraina Müller • Jennifer Hauser-Seiz 5 December 2022 Blog 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... Seraina Müller 28 November 2022 Blog 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... Natacha Wicht • Daniel Glinz 21 November 2022 Blog 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... Chloé Favre • Natal Donnaloia 31 October 2022 Blog 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 October 2022 Blog 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 Blog "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 June 2022 Blog "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 June 2022 Blog 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... Emily Siebeneich • Romain Bachmann 25 April 2022 Blog 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 Blog 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 February 2022 Blog "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 21 February 2022 Blog "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... Neva Fark 17 January 2022 Blog "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 December 2021 Blog «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. Ladina Gisler • Resmy Paracherry 1 November 2021 Blog «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 Blog 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... Natal Donnaloia • Jérôme Faivre • Beat Geiser 5 September 2021 Blog «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 June 2021 Blog "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 June 2021 Blog "Saisir les opportunités et être à l’écoute de soi", entretien avec Gilles Cerutti Rencontrez Gilles Cerutti, Conseiller Stratégique du Président du CICR. Guillaume Wegmüller • Marta Zaragoza Navarro 18 March 2021 Blog "Connecter et rassembler", entretien avec Nadia Isler Rencontrez Nadia Isler, Fondatrice et Directrice du SDG Lab. Guillaume Wegmüller • Marta Zaragoza Navarro 1 February 2021 Blog «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 February 2021 Blog 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... Jérôme Faivre • Beat Geiser 5 March 2020 Blog 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... Jérôme Faivre • Beat Geiser 5 February 2020 Blog "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 October 2016 Blog "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 Blog "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 March 2016 Blog "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 February 2016 Blog "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 February 2016 Blog "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 January 2016 Blog "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. Babette Pfander 1 November 2015 Blog "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. Babette Pfander 1 October 2015 Blog "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. Babette Pfander 1 October 2015 Blog "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. Camille Aubry 1 October 2015 Blog "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. Camille Aubry 1 October 2015 Blog "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. Babette Pfander 3 August 2015 Blog "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... Camille Aubry 6 July 2015 Blog "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... Camille Aubry 1 June 2015 Blog "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. Babette Pfander 1 March 2015
Blog 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... Beat Geiser 14 September 2023
Blog Quality check: Assessing volunteering opportunities For the uninitiated, determining the integrity of an organisation offering volunteer opportunities can be challenging... Beat Geiser 6 August 2023
Blog 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... Beat Geiser 20 June 2023
Blog 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 –... Seraina Müller 13 June 2023
Blog 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... Jérôme Faivre 20 April 2023
Blog 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... Jérôme Faivre 29 March 2023
Blog 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 February 2023
Blog 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... Chloé Favre • Nicole Töpperwien 17 February 2023
Blog 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 February 2023
Blog 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 January 2023
Blog 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 January 2023
Blog 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 December 2022
Blog "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... Seraina Müller • Jennifer Hauser-Seiz 5 December 2022
Blog 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... Seraina Müller 28 November 2022
Blog 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... Natacha Wicht • Daniel Glinz 21 November 2022
Blog 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... Chloé Favre • Natal Donnaloia 31 October 2022
Blog 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 October 2022
Blog 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
Blog "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 June 2022
Blog "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 June 2022
Blog 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... Emily Siebeneich • Romain Bachmann 25 April 2022
Blog 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
Blog 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 February 2022
Blog "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 21 February 2022
Blog "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... Neva Fark 17 January 2022
Blog "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 December 2021
Blog «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. Ladina Gisler • Resmy Paracherry 1 November 2021
Blog «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
Blog 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... Natal Donnaloia • Jérôme Faivre • Beat Geiser 5 September 2021
Blog «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 June 2021
Blog "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 June 2021
Blog "Saisir les opportunités et être à l’écoute de soi", entretien avec Gilles Cerutti Rencontrez Gilles Cerutti, Conseiller Stratégique du Président du CICR. Guillaume Wegmüller • Marta Zaragoza Navarro 18 March 2021
Blog "Connecter et rassembler", entretien avec Nadia Isler Rencontrez Nadia Isler, Fondatrice et Directrice du SDG Lab. Guillaume Wegmüller • Marta Zaragoza Navarro 1 February 2021
Blog «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 February 2021
Blog 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... Jérôme Faivre • Beat Geiser 5 March 2020
Blog 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... Jérôme Faivre • Beat Geiser 5 February 2020
Blog "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 October 2016
Blog "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
Blog "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 March 2016
Blog "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 February 2016
Blog "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 February 2016
Blog "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 January 2016
Blog "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. Babette Pfander 1 November 2015
Blog "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. Babette Pfander 1 October 2015
Blog "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. Babette Pfander 1 October 2015
Blog "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. Camille Aubry 1 October 2015
Blog "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. Camille Aubry 1 October 2015
Blog "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. Babette Pfander 3 August 2015
Blog "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... Camille Aubry 6 July 2015
Blog "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... Camille Aubry 1 June 2015
Blog "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. Babette Pfander 1 March 2015
