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Helvetas

Helvetas is an organization specialized in development cooperation and humanitarian response, anchored in Switzerland with affiliated organizations in Germany and the US.

We are committed to a world in which all men and women determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using environmental resources in a sustainable manner. Helvetas supports poor and disadvantaged women, men and communities in about thirty developing and transition countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Helvetas is active in the following areas: water, food and climate, education, jobs and private sector development, governance, gender and social equity.

Focusing on the following sustainable development goals (SDGs)

No Poverty
Good Health and Well-being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water and Sanitation
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Climate Action
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

How we work

Together with its partners Helvetas tackles the global challenges at various levels: with projects on the ground, with expert advice and by advocating for conducive framework conditions benefiting the poor. This triple commitment is empowering people and transforming lives. Helvetas follows a multi-stakeholder approach by linking civil society actors, governments and private sector.

... and why

Our vision is of a just world in which all men and women determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using environmental resources in a sustainable manner.

Career opportunities

Seeking candidates mainly in

Agricoltura e selvicoltura
Gestione delle diversità
Formazione e formazione continua
Ambiente e gestione delle catastrofi
Salute e alimentazione
Gestione delle risorse umane
Diritti umani, diritto e governance
Tecnologia dell'informazione e della coomunicazione
Mass media e comunicazione
Migrazione
Monitoring e valutazione
Affari politici e mantenimento della pace
Sviluppo del settore privato

Our engagement is based on solidarity and partnership. We work towards achieving human rights and upholding the principle of self-determined development. We are committed to social equity and strive for equal opportunities for men and women regardless of age, origin, language, religion, culture or political convictions. Our collaboration with our partners is based on mutual respect for cultural values and principles.

Opportunities offered

Internships for students yes
Traineeships/Talent programs for graduates yes
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

ONG

Field(s) of activity

Cooperazione allo sviluppo
Aiuto umanitario

Headquarters

Bern and Zurich, Switzerland

Region(s) of operation

Europa dell'Est e Asia centrale
America latina e Caraibi
Medio Oriente e Africa del Nord
Sud-est asiatico e Pacifico
Africa subsahariana
Svizzera

Number of employees

In Switzerland:
Tra 50 e 200

Outside Switzerland:
Più di 1000

Learn more

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