Swisscontact Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation

Swisscontact is an independent non-profit development organisation established in 1959 by representatives of the Swiss private sector and civil society.

We strengthen the competencies of people by promoting employment and generating income opportunities.

We increase the competitiveness of enterprises to enable growth in their business.

We foster inclusive social and economic systems by developing sustainable, resilient and scalable innovations.

Focusing on the following sustainable development goals (SDGs)

No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Quality Education
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Life on Land
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Partnerships to achieve the Goals

How we work

Private Initiative and Systemic Change
We view private initiative as a key source of innovation and opportunity creation. We therefore support systemic change that encourages those innovations that have the potential to trigger sustainable and inclusive development and increase resilience.

Locally-Led Development
We are committed to empowering local actors by strengthening their capacities and giving them decision-making power through long-term partnerships that are based on shared values.

... and why

Systemic Thinking
Acting as trainers, facilitators and enablers, we apply a systemic approach that empowers local organisations and partners to achieve sustainable impact at scale.

Private Sector Cooperation
We cultivate and expand partnerships with local and international businesses to strengthen the impact of our work. We attach particular importance to promoting respectable work conditions and honest and fair communication.

Career opportunities

Seeking candidates mainly in

Agricoltura e selvicoltura
Economia
Formazione e formazione continua
Gestione delle risorse umane
Tecnologia dell'informazione e della coomunicazione
Mass media e comunicazione
Migrazione
Monitoring e valutazione
Sviluppo del settore privato
Sviluppo sociale

Our people are our most valuable resource. We empower our employees, create space for individual initiative, leadership and innovation, and strive for a climate of trust.

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

Headquarters

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
Europa occidentale e centrale

Number of employees

In Switzerland:
Tra 50 e 200

Outside Switzerland:
Più di 1000

Learn more

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