Where Swiss working in multilateral organisations get support and meet to network
Are you a Swiss national working for a multilateral organisation, seeking to advance your career and connect with peers and the Swiss Confederation? cinfo offers a unique space for addressing your needs, networking and getting career and application support.
Why go through cinfo
As a member state of the UN and a stakeholder in development banks, the Swiss Confederation is striving to increase the presence of Swiss professionals in various multilateral organisations. cinfo, the Swiss centre of excellence for careers in international cooperation, has been mandated by the SDC and SECO to support the recruitment, retention and career development of Swiss nationals in 20 focus multilateral organisations.
In addition to mobilising external Swiss talent who want to join multilateral organisations, our HR Advisors are committed to support the retention of Swiss professionals who are already working for the multilateral system. Through cinfo, you become part of an extensive network of professionals and experts, and can harness this potential at any time.
Keep Us Updated on Your Selection Process
Let us know if you are invited to the first step of the selection process (e.g., a written test, interview, or assessment) with one of our 20 priority multilateral organisations, and we will inform our partners at the Swiss Confederation and the HR department of the respective organisation.
Our focus multilateral organisations
Our 12 focus UN organisations
cinfo provides specific support for applications to the following UN organisations.
- International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
- United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
- The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
- The United Nations Development Coordination Office and Resident Coordinator System (UNDCO / RCS)
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
- United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
- World Food Programme (WFP)
- World Health Organisation (WHO)
Our 8 focus development banks
cinfo provides specific support for applications to the following international financial institutions:
Candidate support
How can you make your application documents stand out?
In cinfo’s job application support, our coaches review your application from a recruiter’s perspective, and provide advice on how to improve your CV, P11 or other online form and motivation letter.
How can you get your application flagged?
When you apply to one of cinfo’s focus multilateral organisations and are invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment centre), notify us. We will inform our HR partners in the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.
Invited to an interview or assessment centre? cinfo can help you prepare.
Register for an interview or assessment centre preparation with one of our coaches. You will rehearse, receive feedback and get useful information for your upcoming interview.
But most importantly, cinfo represents a neutral agency for me to discuss career considerations. I wouldn't know what other Swiss institution could provide me with that kind of support.
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Career guidance
Are you at a crossroads, needing to make a quick decision or facing personal challenges related to your career?
Address your individual situation, your questions and needs at a career session with one of our coaches. Examples of topics:
- Decision making regarding job offers, relocation or repatriation, dual careers, etc.
- Your skills and potential
- Your career goals and strategies for achieving them
How can you keep up to date with the latest job opportunities in multilateral organisations?
Create your profile on the cinfoPoste job portal. You will be added to our talent pool and receive notifications of new opportunities. Many vacancies in our focus multilateral organisations are advertised on cinfoPoste. For certain jobs, where we actively source suitable candidates, you may be contacted directly by our recruiters.
Any questions?
Get in touch
Report from Swiss staff on how to strengthen Swiss presence in the UN
Swiss UN staff compiled this report in 2016 providing recommendations regarding possible areas of improvement. If you are a Swiss national working at the UN and wish to get a copy, get in touch.
