Overview of actors

SWISSAID

As one of the most experienced development organisations in Switzerland, SWISSAID has been fighting hunger and poverty since 1948

Together with local experts, we work in the Global South to promote climate-friendly and sustainable agriculture. There is a strong focus on women farmers; an important key to a more prosperous world.

Focusing on the following sustainable development goals (SDGs)

How we work

We create fair and lasting solutions to fight against the global food crisis. We empower women, especially women in agriculture, to eradicate hunger. We are committed to bringing about an ecological turning point in agriculture, and we support people in developing countries with the production and marketing of their products, all while preserving resources. In doing so, we improve biodiversity and we fight against climate change.

... and why

On eye level:
Projects arise together with civil society and under consideration of local circumstances
We work with local partner organizations, in order to use and support local know-how
We rely on indigenous experts and local knowledge

Career opportunities

Seeking candidates mainly in

Agriculture and Forestry

Diversity Management

Media and Communication

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 no

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Type of organisation

NGO

Field(s) of activity

Development Cooperation

Headquarters

Bern

Region(s) of operation

Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Latin America and the Caribbean

Sub-Saharan Africa

Switzerland

Number of employees

In Switzerland:

Between 20 and 50

Outside Switzerland:

Between 50 and 200

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