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Die DROSOS STIFTUNG ist eine der bedeutenden privaten Förderstiftungen der Schweiz2003 in Zürich gegründet.  ist sie ideologisch, religiös und politisch unabhängig. Seit über zwei Jahrzehnten setzt sich die Stiftung dafür ein, dass junge Menschen – insbesondere solche mit erschwerten Ausgangsbedingungen – ihr volles Potenzial entfalten und einen positiven Beitrag in ihrer Gemeinschaft leisten können.Die Stiftung ist in der MENA-Region (in Ägypten, Marokko, Tunesien, Jordanien, Libanon und Palästina) sowie in der Schweiz und in Deutschland in rund 200 Projekten aktiv. Der Hauptsitz der Stiftung befindet sich in Zürich, weitere Büros in Kairo und Casablanca. Das Team umfasst knapp 40 Mitarbeitende.Die Strategie 2025–2028 fokussiert auf drei Handlungsfelder: Kompetenzentwicklung, Unternehmertum sowie soziale und wirtschaftliche Inklusion. Nachhaltigkeit ist dabei ein zentrales Leitprinzip: Projekte und Programme werden konsequent auf langfristige Wirkung und Tragfähigkeit ausgerichtet. Ihre zentralen AufgabenGesamtverantwortung für die Umsetzung der Strategie mit Priorisierung des ProjektportfoliosSichtbare, entscheidungsstarke Führung der Organisation über mehrere Standorte hinwegDirekte Führungsverantwortung (COO, CPO, Leiter:innen Auslandbüros)Sicherstellung von Wirkung, Qualität und Nachhaltigkeit im ProjektportfolioVerantwortung für das Stiftungsvermögen, Budget, Jahresrechnung und effizienten Mitteleinsatz sowie das Vertragswesen mit PartnerorganisationenVertretung der Stiftung gegenüber Partnern, Behörden und Organisationen sowie StakeholdernMehrjährige Führungserfahrung mit Strategie-, Finanz- und BudgetverantwortungErfahrung im Management von Projekten und ProjektportfoliosUnternehmerisches und proaktives Denken, Entscheidungsstärke und DurchsetzungsfähigkeitAusgeprägte Fähigkeit, zu motivieren, Teamarbeit zu fördern und als wertschätzende Persönlichkeit klare Leitplanken zu setzenSolides betriebswirtschaftliches Verständnis inkl. VertragswesenKMU- oder Wirtschaftserfahrung ausdrücklich willkommen; NGO-/Stiftungserfahrung ist ein Plus, jedoch keine zwingende VoraussetzungInternationale Erfahrung, idealerweise im arabischen RaumSehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse; Französisch und/oder Arabisch von VorteilAusgeprägte interkulturelle KompetenzReisebereitschaft (MENA-Region, Deutschland) Das bietet die DROSOS STIFTUNGSinnstiftende Arbeit mit grosser Wirkung für junge Menschen in herausfordernden KontextenNachhaltige Förderentscheide, unabhängig von öffentlicher Finanzierung oder FundraisingGrosse Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten und kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung der OrganisationEngagiertes, multikulturelles Team, ein internationales Umfeld, moderne Arbeitsplätze im Zentrum von Zürich sowie attraktive Arbeitsbedingungen  BewerbungDie Rekrutierung wird von cinfo, dem Schweizer Kompetenzzentrum für Karrieren in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit, begleitet.Bitte bewerben Sie sich bis zum 11.04.2026 über den Apply-Link auf dieser Seite. Wir erwarten Ihren Lebenslauf (CV) sowie ein persönliches Anschreiben (Deutsch oder Englisch), in dem Sie Ihre Motivation für diese Rolle und Ihren Bezug zum Auftrag der DROSOS STIFTUNG darlegen.Interne und externe Bewerbungen sind gleichermassen willkommen. Vertraulichkeit wird während des gesamten Prozesses zugesichert. Kontakt für Fragen: Caroline Johnigk, Lead Talentpool & Recruitment, caroline.johnigk@cinfo.ch | www.cinfo.ch 

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organisation working to save lives, protect rights and build a better future for refugees, internally displaced communities and stateless people. They work to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find refuge from violence, persecution, war or disaster at home. UNHCR also works to end statelessness for millions of people worldwide without a nationality.  Poland currently hosts nearly 1 million refugees from Ukraine, in addition to a smaller number of asylum-seekers and refugees from different countries. Strategically located at the northeastern frontier of the European Union, Poland shares borders with Belarus, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine, positioning it as a key gateway to the EU. The UNHCR Country Office in Warsaw supports the Government of Poland to ensure that refugees have access to territory and asylum and realise their rights. As the UN-mandated agency to provide international protection to refugees, UNHCR leads the refugee coordination structure in support of the Government-led response.   As Associate Protection Officer you support the Protection Unit by providing the following:Monitoring developments affecting the protection environment;Promoting international and national protection law, as well as UN/UNHCR policies;Providing legal advice to refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons;Supporting protection strategies, including child protection and AGD-sensitive programming;Supporting measures to prevent statelessness and strengthening risk management related to protection issues;Etc. Part of the Swiss JPO Programme, this position is sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC of the FDFA. Please find the full job description here:For the Swiss JPO programme:Swiss nationalityNot older than 32 years at the date of the first round of interviewsFluency in English and a second UN languageMaster's degree  Strong interest in a longer-term career with the United Nations  For this position:Master's degree in Law3 years of professional experience in the area of refugee protection, internal displacement, human rights or international humanitarian law. UNHCR considers work experience gained after the completion of the first university degree. Internships and unpaid volunteer work may be counted at 50% if they are relevant to the position;Solid understanding of the EU Pact on Asylum and Migration and its implications for asylum systems and border procedures, with the ability to support related legal and policy analysis;Strong drafting and analytical skills and the ability to analyse protection trends and data;Good skills in managing sensitive relations with counterparts and partners, as well as strong cross-cultural communication.Please find more details in the full job description. Important details regarding your applicationMake sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date:Mandatory: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on "apply")Mandatory: UN Personal History Profile duly completed and uploaded under the section "documents". Note that we will base our evaluation and calculation of your relevant experience on the UN Personal History Profile, not the CV.Mandatory: Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents".  Optional: updated CV in EnglishFind useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.  Application deadline:  14 April 2026First round of interviews:  27 / 28 April 2026 online Start date: Please be aware that the recruitment process may take 3 to 6 months. You are expected to start your assignment within 3 months following notification of selection. Any questions? Contact Michal Habegger, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture. 

The Department of Peace Operations (DPO) is dedicated to assisting the Member States and the Secretary-General in their efforts to maintain international peace and security. DPO provides political and executive direction to UN peacekeeping operations around the world and maintains contact with the Security Council, troop and financial contributors, and parties to the conflict in the implementation of Security Council mandates.  The DPO Justice and Corrections Service (JCS) provides strategic, technical and administrative guidance to rule of law, justice and corrections components in UN peace operations and facilitates the secondment of government-provided justice and corrections personnel. JCS works closely with United Nations Member States to help ensure that Security Council resolutions, Secretary-General reports and other official documents reflect the work and needs of justice and corrections systems in peace operations host countries.   As Associate Programme Officer (Capacity Generation) you support the JCS Justice and Corrections Service Programme Officer by providing the following:Providing technical support and guidance to justice and corrections components in DPO-managed field missions in relation to their human resource needs;Liaising with Member States to source, recruit, deploy, and manage seconded justice and corrections personnel (including rotations, extensions, and repatriations);Supporting the recruitment, deployment, and management of seconded personnel, including rotations and repatriations;Contributing to developing innovative deployment modalities, including specialized teams and non-mission settings.Organizing periodic briefing sessions to contributing countries and discussing current challenges and needs for their engagementEtc. Part of the Swiss JPO Programme, this position is sponsored by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD) of the FDFA.  Please find the full job description here:For the Swiss JPO programme:Swiss nationalityNot older than 32 years at the date of the first round of interviewsFluency in English and a second UN languageMaster's degree  Two Swiss national languagesDriving license For this position:Master's degree in law, criminal justice, social sciences or human resources management3 years of professional experience working in either a justice or prisons/corrections system or in human resource management is required. DPO counts professional experience gained after completion of the first university degree. Relevant internship experience is counted at 50%. Relevant volunteer experience may be credited for up to 50%;Experience providing technical assistance for the development of justice and/or prison systems in a transitional, developmental or post-conflict setting is an asset;Excellent knowledge and command of computer programmes;Advanced knowledge of database management;Knowledge of graphic design platforms is an asset;Knowledge of French is desirable. Please find more details in the full job description. Important details regarding your applicationMake sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date:Mandatory: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on "apply")Mandatory: UN Personal History Profile duly completed and uploaded under the section "documents". Note that we will base our evaluation and calculation of your relevant experience on the UN Personal History Profile, not the CV.Mandatory: Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents".Mandatory: A copy of your driving licenseOptional: CV in English Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.  Application deadline:  26 March 2026Written test:  to be completed between 2 – 6 April 2026First round of interviews:  15 / 16 April 2026 online Start date: Please be aware that the recruitment process may take 3 to 6 months. You are expected to start your assignment within 3 months following notification of selection. Any questions? Contact Michal Habegger, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.