Overview of actors

Medair

Medair is a humanitarian organisation inspired by Christian faith to save lives and relieve human suffering in the world’s most difficult-to-reach and devastated places.

Since 1989, we’ve been helping people in crisis – regardless of race, creed or nationality.
Here are the 7 values that shaped us: integrity, hope, compassion, joy, accountability, dignity & faith.

Respond: Saving lives in emergencies. We’re ready to respond within 24-hours of a disaster.
Rebuild: Restoring essential services and helping communities return to normal life.
Strengthen: Helping communities prepare for future emergencies and reducing risk factors.

Focusing on the following sustainable development goals (SDGs)

How we work

We employ experts in health and nutrition; shelter and infrastructure; water, sanitation, and hygiene. We provide cash assistance that enables families to meet their basic needs quickly during crises.

Medair has opportunities for people like you to excel, to grow, and to be challenged. Bring your values, passion, and commitment, and consider a career with Medair.

... and why

Our foundation of Christian faith motivates us to care for those who suffer and inspires us to strive for excellence. Applying our professional skills to meet the most critical needs of people who are in crisis demonstrates God’s love to the world. We respond with compassion, and as a neutral and impartial humanitarian organisation we deliver relief based on need and regardless of race, religion, age, gender, or political affiliation.

Career opportunities

Seeking candidates mainly in

Banking and Finance

Construction

Diversity Management

Environment and Disaster Risk Management

Health and Nutrition

Human Resources Management

Human Rights, Law and Governance

Information and Communication Technology

Media and Communication

Monitoring and Evaluation

Security and Safety

Social Development

Supply Chain Management

Working for Medair is a unique and rewarding experience that encompasses so much! Are you an experienced professional, inspired by your faith to care for others? Are you willing to give of yourself to work in tough places, going the extra mile to restore dignity and hope to people in crisis? We have teams of incredible people recruited from all around the world, working in difficult contexts. They forge bonds with colleagues that last a lifetime. You can make a real difference in the world.

Opportunities offered

Internships for students yes

Traineeships/Talent programs for graduates no

Positions/programs for young professionals yes

Staff positions for professionals yes

Senior or management positions yes

Consultancy opportunities yes

See current vacancies on cinfoPoste

Type of organisation

NGO

Field(s) of activity

Humanitarian Aid

Headquarters

Switzerland

Region(s) of operation

Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Middle East and Northern Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa

Western and Central Europe

Number of employees

In Switzerland:

Between 50 and 200

Outside Switzerland:

Between 200 and 1000

Learn more

Visit our website

Testimonials

"Compassion is not simply a feeling, it’s a force that compels you to do something to ease the burden of another."

Sarah
Health Project Manager, Iraq

"Medair cares for the staff, and focuses on being a family, praying together, and including God in the daily work and challenges."

Damaris K.
Nutrition Project Manager

Medair: "Our Diversity and Inclusion journey"

During the Forum cinfo 2021, Medair held a session to discuss their organisational journey towards integrating Diversity and Inclusion as a strategic objective. This story recounts the events leading up to this decision, and gives practical examples of actions which can be taken to promote Diversity and Inclusion.

Lucy Bamforth