General information

swisspeace is a practice-oriented peace research institute. swisspeace contributes to the improvement of conflict prevention and conflict transformation by producing innovative research, shaping discourses on international peace policy, developing and applying new peacebuilding tools and methodologies, supporting and advising other peace actors, as well as by providing and facilitating spaces for analysis, discussion, critical reflection and learning.

To support our Dealing with the Past Program swisspeace is looking for an:

Associate Program Officer (100%)

Starting date: 1 January 2025 (or by agreement), contract duration: 1 year

The swisspeace Dealing with the Past (Dw P) Program supports governmental and non-governmental actors in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Dw P activities. The program provides a wide range of training opportunities and contributes to the research-policy nexus through its research projects, conferences, publications and teaching. The team works in a self-organized manner in different project teams.

Your tasks

• Coordinate the administrative and logistical preparation and implementation of the Dealing with the Past Dialogues that the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs organizes in cooperation with swisspeace, including through on-site presence at the course for up to 10 days in May 2025,
• Support the design and implementation of projects and mandates, e.g., by conducting desk and literature reviews, drafting sections of proposals and reports,
• Assist in implementing capacity-building activities, conferences, and/or workshops,
• Assist in reporting and administration, as well as monitoring and evaluation of projects,
• Other relevant tasks as necessary.

Your profile

• Masters’ degree in a relevant discipline (international relations, political sciences, social sciences, law or similar disciplines)
• Aspiration to develop a career in peacebuilding and/or the topic of Dealing with the Past,
• Competence in advising, coaching and/or training stakeholders, as well as project management,
• Strong service orientation and intercultural, interpersonal, and communication skills,
• Excellent spoken and written German and English, other languages are assets,
• Strong organizational skills, pro-active, reliable and paying attention to detail,
• You enjoy working in a self-organized manner and within a team,
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritize in view of competing deadlines,
• Availability for international travel, including to conflict-affected countries

What we offer

• An interesting and challenging entry-level position in an attractive field of work,
• An annual salary as per experience of CHF 48,000 to CHF 55,000,
• Attractive working conditions and flexible office hours in Basel,
• A positive working atmosphere in a dynamic and international organization.

Due to the Swiss regulations on the admission of foreign workers, only applicants with an existing Swiss work permit or citizenship of Switzerland or of an EU/EFTA state can be considered for this position.
We look forward to receiving your complete application in English including a cover letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas by 20 October 2024. Please submit your application via our online portal. Other means of application will not be accepted. The first round of interviews will take place on 31 October and 1 November 2024.
For further information, please consult our website swisspeace.ch or contact us by phone at +41 61 551 56 99.

About us

swisspeace is a practice and research institute dedicated to advancing effective peacebuilding. Partnerships with local and international actors are at the core of our work. Together, we combine competence and creativity to reduce violence and promote peace in contexts affected by conflicts. In collaboration with the University of Basel swisspeace offers a number of postgraduate programs and courses for peacebuilding professionals from around the world.