Articles de blog 123 articles Blog 30 avril 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... Plus d’infos Blog 30 avril 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). Plus d’infos Blog 30 avril 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... Plus d’infos Blog 13 février 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. Plus d’infos Blog 23 janvier 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... Plus d’infos Blog 17 janvier 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... Plus d’infos Blog 7 janvier 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... Plus d’infos Blog 10 décembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 5 décembre 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. Plus d’infos Blog 25 novembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 6 novembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 31 octobre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 28 octobre 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? Plus d’infos Blog 7 octobre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 30 septembre 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. Plus d’infos Blog 29 août 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... Plus d’infos Blog 28 août 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... Plus d’infos Blog 21 août 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... Plus d’infos Blog 14 août 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... Plus d’infos Blog 8 août 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... Plus d’infos Blog 30 juillet 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. Plus d’infos Blog 25 juillet 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... Plus d’infos Blog 16 mai 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... Plus d’infos Blog 16 avril 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... Plus d’infos Blog 8 avril 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... Plus d’infos Blog 22 novembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 24 octobre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 14 septembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 10 août 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... Plus d’infos Blog 6 août 2023 | Beat Geiser Quality check: Assessing volunteering opportunities For the uninitiated, determining the integrity of an organisation offering volunteer opportunities can be challenging... Plus d’infos Blog 4 juillet 2023 | Beat Geiser Development cooperation: working in complex systems Social systems are highly complex; a development practitioner must acknowledge that personal contribution, though often... Plus d’infos Blog 20 juin 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... Plus d’infos Blog 13 juin 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 –... Plus d’infos Blog 4 mai 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... Plus d’infos Blog 2 mai 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... Plus d’infos Blog 24 avril 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... Plus d’infos Blog 20 avril 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... Plus d’infos Blog 3 avril 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... Plus d’infos Blog 29 mars 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... Plus d’infos Blog 14 mars 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... Plus d’infos Blog 22 février 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... Plus d’infos Blog 17 février 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... Plus d’infos Blog 9 février 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... Plus d’infos Blog 24 janvier 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... Plus d’infos Blog 9 janvier 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... Plus d’infos Blog 28 décembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 5 décembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 28 novembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 22 novembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 21 novembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 31 octobre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 25 octobre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 6 octobre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 29 septembre 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. Plus d’infos Blog 6 septembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 31 août 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... Plus d’infos Blog 13 juillet 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... Plus d’infos Blog 6 juillet 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... Plus d’infos Blog 22 juin 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... Plus d’infos Blog 22 juin 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... Plus d’infos Blog 1 juin 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... Plus d’infos Blog 25 mai 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. Plus d’infos Blog 18 mai 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... Plus d’infos Blog 11 mai 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... Plus d’infos Blog 25 avril 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... Plus d’infos Blog 20 avril 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... Plus d’infos Blog 5 avril 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... Plus d’infos Blog 30 mars 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. Plus d’infos Blog 21 mars 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... Plus d’infos Blog 14 mars 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... Plus d’infos Blog 1 mars 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... Plus d’infos Blog 28 février 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-... Plus d’infos Blog 21 février 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... Plus d’infos Blog 24 janvier 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... Plus d’infos Blog 17 janvier 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... Plus d’infos Blog 14 janvier 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... Plus d’infos Blog 11 janvier 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... Plus d’infos Blog 6 janvier 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... Plus d’infos Blog 1 décembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 2 novembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 1 novembre 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. Plus d’infos Blog 25 septembre 2021 «Die WHO ist die Weltfeuerwehr», Interview mit Gaudenz Silberschmidt Lernen Sie Gaudenz Silberschmidt, Direktor der Abteilung Health and Multilateral Partnerships der... Plus d’infos Blog 5 septembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 1 juillet 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. Plus d’infos Blog 15 juin 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... Plus d’infos Blog 1 juin 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. Plus d’infos Blog 5 mai 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... Plus d’infos Blog 18 mars 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. Plus d’infos Blog 8 mars 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... Plus d’infos Blog 1 février 2021 | Guillaume Wegmüller - Marta Zaragoza Navarro "Connecter et rassembler", entretien avec Nadia Isler Rencontrez Nadia Isler, Fondatrice et Directrice du SDG Lab. Plus d’infos Blog 1 février 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. Plus d’infos Blog 12 novembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 15 septembre 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). Plus d’infos Blog 5 mars 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... Plus d’infos Blog 17 février 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. Plus d’infos Blog 5 février 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... Plus d’infos Blog 1 février 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... Plus d’infos Blog 20 janvier 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... Plus d’infos Blog 10 janvier 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... Plus d’infos Blog 8 janvier 2020 | Loraine Ding - Natacha Wicht Making innovation visible Maya Shah, Innovation Coordinator at Médecins Sans Frontières, believes innovation is a permanent challenge to the... Plus d’infos Blog 20 décembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 17 août 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... Plus d’infos Blog 10 août 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... Plus d’infos Blog 15 novembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 3 octobre 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. Plus d’infos Blog 10 août 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... Plus d’infos Blog 4 avril 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... Plus d’infos Blog 7 mars 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... Plus d’infos Blog 1 février 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... Plus d’infos Blog 1 février 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. Plus d’infos Blog 4 janvier 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. Plus d’infos Blog 19 décembre 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... Plus d’infos Blog 1 novembre 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. Plus d’infos Blog 1 octobre 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. Plus d’infos Blog 1 octobre 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. Plus d’infos Blog 1 octobre 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. Plus d’infos Blog 1 octobre 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. Plus d’infos Blog 3 août 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. Plus d’infos Blog 6 juillet 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... Plus d’infos Blog 1 juin 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... Plus d’infos Blog 15 mai 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... Plus d’infos Blog 1 mars 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. Plus d’infos Blog 30 juillet 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 30 avril 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 30 avril 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). Plus d’infos
Blog 30 avril 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 13 février 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 23 janvier 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 17 janvier 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 7 janvier 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 10 décembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 5 décembre 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 25 novembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 6 novembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 31 octobre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 28 octobre 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? Plus d’infos
Blog 7 octobre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 30 septembre 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 29 août 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 28 août 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 21 août 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 14 août 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 8 août 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 30 juillet 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 25 juillet 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 16 mai 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 16 avril 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 8 avril 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 22 novembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 24 octobre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 14 septembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 10 août 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 6 août 2023 | Beat Geiser Quality check: Assessing volunteering opportunities For the uninitiated, determining the integrity of an organisation offering volunteer opportunities can be challenging... Plus d’infos
Blog 4 juillet 2023 | Beat Geiser Development cooperation: working in complex systems Social systems are highly complex; a development practitioner must acknowledge that personal contribution, though often... Plus d’infos
Blog 20 juin 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 13 juin 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 –... Plus d’infos
Blog 4 mai 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 2 mai 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 24 avril 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 20 avril 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 3 avril 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 29 mars 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 14 mars 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 22 février 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 17 février 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 9 février 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 24 janvier 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 9 janvier 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 28 décembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 5 décembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 28 novembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 22 novembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 21 novembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 31 octobre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 25 octobre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 6 octobre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 29 septembre 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 6 septembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 31 août 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 13 juillet 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 6 juillet 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 22 juin 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 22 juin 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 1 juin 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 25 mai 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 18 mai 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 11 mai 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 25 avril 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 20 avril 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 5 avril 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 30 mars 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 21 mars 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 14 mars 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 1 mars 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 28 février 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-... Plus d’infos
Blog 21 février 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 24 janvier 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 17 janvier 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 14 janvier 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 11 janvier 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 6 janvier 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 1 décembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 2 novembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 1 novembre 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 25 septembre 2021 «Die WHO ist die Weltfeuerwehr», Interview mit Gaudenz Silberschmidt Lernen Sie Gaudenz Silberschmidt, Direktor der Abteilung Health and Multilateral Partnerships der... Plus d’infos
Blog 5 septembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 1 juillet 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 15 juin 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 1 juin 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 5 mai 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 18 mars 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 8 mars 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 1 février 2021 | Guillaume Wegmüller - Marta Zaragoza Navarro "Connecter et rassembler", entretien avec Nadia Isler Rencontrez Nadia Isler, Fondatrice et Directrice du SDG Lab. Plus d’infos
Blog 1 février 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 12 novembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 15 septembre 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). Plus d’infos
Blog 5 mars 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 17 février 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 5 février 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 1 février 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 20 janvier 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 10 janvier 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 8 janvier 2020 | Loraine Ding - Natacha Wicht Making innovation visible Maya Shah, Innovation Coordinator at Médecins Sans Frontières, believes innovation is a permanent challenge to the... Plus d’infos
Blog 20 décembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 17 août 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 10 août 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 15 novembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 3 octobre 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 10 août 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 4 avril 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 7 mars 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 1 février 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 1 février 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 4 janvier 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 19 décembre 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 1 novembre 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 1 octobre 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 1 octobre 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 1 octobre 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 1 octobre 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 3 août 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 6 juillet 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 1 juin 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 15 mai 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... Plus d’infos
Blog 1 mars 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. Plus d’infos
Blog 30 juillet 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... Plus d’infos
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