Experts for the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit

ph3Experts for the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit /h3 h3Site /h3 pSwitzerland , Bern , Worldwide /p h3Sector /h3 pNonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation /p h3Role /h3 pOther /p h3Date of last update /h3 pactivities Print Tell a friend /p pSwiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC /p h3What sets us apart /h3 pThe Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) determines and coordinates Swiss foreign policy on behalf of the Federal Council, safeguards Switzerland's interests and promotes Swiss values. /p pThe Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is Switzerland's biggest centre of expertise for international cooperation. The SDC implements Switzerland's foreign policy in the areas of humanitarian aid, development cooperation and cooperation with Eastern Europe, in collaboration with other federal offices. It supports countries in combating poverty and overcoming global challenges, for example ensuring that disadvantaged communities have better access to education and healthcare or that environmental issues are addressed. The SDC prioritises fragile and conflict-affected countries. /p h3Experts for the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit /h3 pWorldwide | 100-100% /p h3This is how you can contribute /h3 pThe SDC's Humanitarian Aid is an expression of Switzerland's solidarity with people in need. It focuses on emergency relief, reconstruction and rehabilitation of affected areas, and disaster risk reduction. In a spirit of neutrality, independence and impartiality, it places the concerned population at the centre of its efforts. /p pThe SDC's Humanitarian Aid pursues the following thematic priorities: /p ul liProtecting civilians; /li liWater and sanitation; /li liGender-based violence; /li liFood security and cash transfer programming. /li /ul pThe Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA) is an integral part of the SDC's Humanitarian Aid. The SHA is a corps of around 600 specialists who are on call in times of need. SHA specialists are divided into ten expert groups according to their know-how and skills. This enables the unit to provide targeted and effective support in the priority areas of the SDC's Humanitarian Aid. /p h3This makes you unique /h3 ul liYou are committed to protecting and upholding the lives and dignity of people affected by disasters in your capacity as a representative of Switzerland. /li liYou must be a Swiss citizen or hold a permanent residence permit (C permit). /li liYou hold a degree, certification, or specialized training of equal value. /li liYou demonstrate at least five years of professional experience, ideally including two years in international development cooperation.
* /li liYou are reliable, proactive, flexible, and able to work independently and efficiently. /li liYou combine a natural flair for dealing with people with a high degree of intercultural sensitivity. /li liYou must have a very good knowledge of two official Swiss languages and, if possible, a basic understanding of a third one. Fluency in English is essential. /li liYou are resilient and physically fit, and available for several overseas postings of at least six months' duration. /li liYou hold a category B driving licence. /li /ul p*For particularly sought-after profiles, the SDC's Humanitarian Aid Division also offers accompanied initial assignments abroad. /p pSHA actively promotes diversity and strives to increase the proportion of women, members of linguistic minorities and people from different cultural backgrounds. Applications from these groups that meet the general requirements are given special consideration in the recruitment process. /p pFurther information is available on the website of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) on opportunities for working abroad in development cooperation and humanitarian aid. /p h3In a nutshell /h3 pThe Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA) is the operational arm of the SDC's Humanitarian Aid. Its specialists, like you, are deployed to implement projects of the SDC or its partners like the United Nations (UN) before, during and after natural disasters, crises and conflicts to protect the lives, safety, dignity and rights of the people concerned. /p ul libWorking for Switzerland /b We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good. /li libEmbracing diversity /b Thanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives. /li libStaying healthy at work /b We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. /li /ul h3Questions about the positions /h3 pSHA recruitment team /p h3View Details /h3 pbWorking hours (%): /b 80-100% / 100% /p pbType of contract: /b Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term) /p pbMacro-area: /b Multiple /p pbArea of work Definition: /b Political Affairs, Conflict and Peacekeeping /p pbArea of work: /b Security and Safety / Security Risk Management /p pbType of organisation: /b Multilateral Organisations /p pbPurpose of the assignment: