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The World Health Organization (WHO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) focused on international public health. WHO works to ensure the highest attainable standard of health for all people, providing technical and scientific guidance, as well as supporting countries in their efforts to improve health and achieve health-related Sustainable Development Goals. The Budget Coordination and Grant Management Unit is part of the Department of Planning, Resource Coordination and Performance Monitoring in the WHO. The unit is responsible for the development and management of the budget, end-to-end grant management process, and effective resource allocation efforts. It works with various departments within WHO to ensure a strategic approach to resource allocation, ensure the optimal use of funds, and improve the organization's credibility, transparency, and efficiency in the grant management process.  As Programme Budget Analyst you support the Budget Coordination and Grant Management Unit by providing the following:Consolidate data, support transparency, and improve the WHO Programme budget portalContribute data and analysis to efficiency reportingSupport budget development and digital improvementsCoordinate budget reviews and strengthen budget governanceEngage in the global network and advance the planning system rolloutEtc. 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 Management, Business Administration, Economics, Social Development, Exact Sciences, or other related fields3 years of professional experience in programme management, planning, budgeting, monitoring, data analyses, compliance, grant management, management monitoring and reporting in a multinational or international organization. WHO does not count internships, regardless of whether paid or not.Excellent analytical skills, proficient knowledge of Excel for complex data analysis and presentationSolid experience in interpreting and explaining financial principles, rules and regulations; analysing results, budgetary and financial data and recommending appropriate actions.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:  20 September 2026First round of interviews:  28 / 29 September 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. 

Senior Social Entrepreneur & Project Development Lead – Africa (100%) Location: Switzerland, Spain, Uganda or Rwanda, with regular travel across Suyana's programmes and offices. Candidates must have the legal right to work in their country of employment or be able to obtain the necessary work authorisation; work authorisation in all four countries is not required.Candidates based in Switzerland or Spain should expect to spend approximately 70% of their time travelling, primarily to Rwanda and Uganda. Reports to: CEO About Suyana FoundationSuyana Foundation is a Swiss non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to lead dignified and self-sustaining lives.For more than 20 years, Suyana has worked through locally led and holistic development approaches focused on health, education, sustainable livelihoods, and WASH, creating long-term impact through strong community engagement, local ownership, and strategic partnerships.Building on its extensive experience in South America, Suyana is currently developing and expanding its activities in Africa, including Rwanda and Uganda. The RoleSuyana is looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Senior Social Entrepreneur & Project Development Lead to identify, develop and test innovative social enterprises and income-generating initiatives across its African programmes.We are looking for a builder: someone pragmatic, entrepreneurial and hands-on who can walk into a community, identify an opportunity, understand the market and turn a promising idea into a sustainable social enterprise.This is not primarily a desk-based strategy or conventional programme-management role. You will spend significant time in the field, working with communities, entrepreneurs, local businesses, and partners to:identify real economic and market opportunities;turn promising ideas into concrete, testable pilots;develop viable business and operating models;assess demand, pricing, costs, revenues and financial sustainability;launch and adapt pilots based on real-world feedback;build local ownership and entrepreneurial capacity;create partnerships and market linkages; anddetermine which initiatives should be continued, scaled, adapted – or stopped.The goal is to develop models that create measurable social and economic impact while generating sustainable livelihood and income opportunities for local communities. A more detailed description of the position and its responsibilities is available for download as part of this advertisement. Candidates are also encouraged to consult Suyana Foundation's Annual Report, which provides further information about the organisation, its work and approach.Your ProfileWe are particularly interested in candidates who have personally built, launched, or grown a business, social enterprise, venture or income-generating initiative. You bring:around 7–10+ years of relevant professional experience in social entrepreneurship, enterprise development, business development, private-sector development, livelihoods, innovation or related fields;significant professional experience working in Africa, including Uganda and Rwanda;a proven track record of personally developing, launching or growing businesses, social enterprises or income-generating initiatives;experience taking an initiative from an early-stage idea to a functioning pilot, business or enterprise;a strong understanding of markets, business models and financial viability in African contexts;the ability to balance social-impact objectives with commercial realities;a strong field orientation and willingness to work directly with communities, entrepreneurs and businesses;an independent, pragmatic and solutions-oriented working style;strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills; andexcellent written and spoken English. French and/or relevant local languages are an asset.A university degree in a relevant discipline is expected but demonstrated entrepreneurial achievements and practical experience matter more than academic credentials alone. What Suyana OffersThis role provides significant autonomy and the opportunity to:develop social-enterprise ideas from the ground up;work directly with communities, entrepreneurs and businesses;test and adapt ideas rather than simply design them on paper;combine social impact with economic opportunity and long-term sustainability; andhelp develop successful pilots into models that can potentially be replicated across Suyana's programmes. Application and recruitment processSuyana is interested not only in where you have worked, but in what you have built.Please submit your CV together with a short description of one or two businesses, social enterprises, or income-generating initiatives that you personally helped develop or launch.For each example, briefly explain:What opportunity or problem you identified.What your personal role was.What business or social-enterprise model you developed.How you tested whether there was real demand.What worked – and what did not.What results were achieved.Whether the initiative became financially sustainable or was successfully scaled. Application deadline: 22 September 2026 Important information for applicantsApplications will only be considered if they are submitted through the Apply link below. Applications submitted by email or through any other channel will not be considered.Only complete applications will be reviewed. A complete application must include a CV and the requested description of one or two businesses, social enterprises, or income-generating initiatives, as outlined above. Suyana Foundation has mandated cinfo – the Swiss Centre of Competence for International Cooperation – with the application management and pre-selection process. Applications will therefore be reviewed and initially assessed by cinfo on behalf of Suyana Foundation. To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, questions regarding the content of the position will be addressed only once candidates have been selected for the longlist, after the application deadline. Candidates who reach this stage will have the opportunity to clarify questions about the role as part of the subsequent process.For questions regarding the application or recruitment process, please contact recruitment@cinfo.ch.