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MEDICAL/PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERT
tasked with reviewing and assessing the health/medical aspects of funding applications for humanitarian aid projects. Responsibilities Provide analysis and comment on funding applications for humanitarian aid projects in the field of health or with substantial health-related components, in the form of written opinions and through participation at meetings of the Projects Commission. This commission plays an advisory role in informing funding decisions. The meetings are held in person in Berne or in Geneva, or exceptionally online. Training Academic training and qualifications in medicine and public health. Experience A minimum of 7 years' experience in the health sector (medical programmes, public health) in various humanitarian contexts, including substantial field experience. Responsibility for supervising or supporting project implementation or providing technical input in these areas. Knowledge of the Swiss humanitarian environment and actors and of the standards and norms related to humanitarian aid. Languages The documents to be reviewed are written and discussions are held in English or French. Fluency in spoken and written English and French is required. An understanding of German is an asset. Skills Analytical skills and ability to draft and present clear, concise and structured opinions. Good communication skills. Independence No concurrent long-term collaboration with an NGO that is an accredited partner of la Chaîne du Bonheur. Workload The workload depends on the number of projects that are submitted in the concerned thematic field. The mandate covers a maximum of 10 days per year for project analysis (reviewing applications) and up to 7 days of in person or online meetings per year. Projects are assigned and experts are invited to the meetings as required. The actual number of days worked thus may be less than these indicative figures. Depending on the needs of the foundation and the availability of the individual, the expert may also be commissioned by Swiss Solidarity to carry out field missions for technical assessments of projects. Start and duration of mandate Two-year term, with a possibility of renewal. Maximum of four two-year terms. Desired start date: April 2026 Remuneration CHF 840.-/day for independent experts (whose social security contributions are not covered by Swiss Solidarity) or CHF 735/day for experts who are not self-employed. Travel expenses in Switzerland (public transport, 2nd class) are reimbursed upon presentation of receipts. Applications Please send your application (CV, cover letter) to by 30 March 2025