Skat Consulting Ltd. (Skat) is an employee-owned leading Swiss company specialising in international cooperation. We support governments, the private sector and civil society around the globe in improving people's lives by facilitating lasting solutions in water, building, energy, and local governance: www.skat.ch. Skat provides technical, methodological, managerial and administrative support in the area of decentralization reforms, local governance, and civic engagement to national and local government institutions, community groups and civil society organisations. Skat facilitates advocacy and policy dialogue between government and civil society. Skat has extensive expertise in governance of public services delivery and combines its governance experience with sound sectoral approaches for water and sanitation, building, energy and solid waste management. We are working on strengthening and expanding our services to other domains of governance such as democratic governance and accountability, combatting corruption and digitalisation. OUR OFFER We are looking for a Senior Governance Expert to lead the development of Skat's governance team and project portfolio (new projects and business). The Expert will build on Skat's existing experience in governance while reinforcing and complementing it. The position is suitable for experts with several years of relevant professional experience. With this position, we provide an opportunity in international cooperation in a dynamic consulting company with a highly cooperative atmosphere and space for shaping our future business. The workplace will be in St. Gallen, with flexibility for remote work. The working time is 70-100%. Planned starting date is autumn 2024 / to be discussed. We offer fair remuneration and flexible working conditions as part of Skat's dedicated and dynamic team. Our employees are encouraged to participate in the company as shareholders. MAIN TASKS · Participate in developing the business model of the company in the area of governance; · Lead acquisition of new mandates and projects; · Provide consulting and backstopping services; · Potentially contribute to our ongoing projects as expert in governance, including missions abroad; · Manage own projects. APPLICATION Please send your application (CV and a 1-page motivation letter) to jobs@skat.ch until 31.05.2024. Please include contact details of reference persons for at least three recent relevant assignments. Questions can be addressed to julie.smolnitchi@skat.ch REQUIREMENTS · University degree in a field relevant for the assignment; · 10 years or more of experience in managing and implementing international projects in several areas of governance (e.g democratic governance, participation and accountability; combatting corruption, digitalisation, decentralisation) in international cooperation and/or humanitarian aid; · Bringing a solid network (donors, local and international NGOs, experts); · Entrepreneurial personality with strategic thinking and development of new innovative business areas; · Strong communicator and team player; · Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask; · Excellent communication and writing skills in English (French, Spanish, German or other languages are an additional asset) · Swiss or EU residence
