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On behalf of Caritas Germany, we are looking for the next possible date for a  Country Representative Afghanistan Office (m/f/x) – Caritas Germany.   Since 2001, Caritas Germany has maintained a registered Country Office in Kabul, employing approximately 25 national staff members and operating under a co‑leadership structure with a focus on programme implementation. The office is fully equipped and complies with applicable security regulations; accommodation and catering are provided within the existing guesthouse facilities. Since the Taliban assumed power, the security situation for international staff in Kabul has shown a tendency towards stabilisation. At the same time, monitoring and control of NGOs have increased, making strict adherence to security regulations essential. Basic medical care provided by international organisations is available. Caritas Germany works closely in Afghanistan with local partner organisations as well as with the international Caritas network. Cooperation is based on partnership‑driven, needs‑based approaches, with a strong focus on resilience, local ownership, and sustainable structures. Together, projects are implemented in the areas of emergency relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and rural development, with the aim of securing livelihoods, improving food security and health, and strengthening resilience, disaster preparedness, and disaster response. As Head of the Country Office Afghanistan, you assume overall responsibility for the operational, administrative, and programmatic work of Caritas Germany in the country. You ensure the office's ability to act, strengthen partner structures, and represent Caritas Germany in a politically and security‑dynamic context.     Your tasks - You represent Caritas Germany in Afghanistan in all relevant matters, in close coordination with the Co‑Head of Office, the Country Desk Officer and the Head of Department. - You ensure sound management and maintain the operational and administrative functionality of the Country Office in line with Caritas Germany standards. - You lead, support, and develop local staff, including recruitment, hiring, human resource planning and team‑oriented leadership. - You are responsible for budget planning and monitoring, as well as for compliance with administrative standards in project and office management. - In coordination with the Co‑Head of Office (Programmes), you oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of projects, particularly in the fields of emergency aid, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. - You support and accompany local partner organisations in organisational development, project planning, proposal development and accurate reporting. - You ensure coordination of humanitarian assistance supported by Caritas Germany and work closely with the international Caritas network as well as national and international stakeholders (including the UN, EU, German authorities and NGOs). - You contribute to the development of medium‑ and long‑term country strategies and identify opportunities for cooperation and funding. - You monitor political, social and security‑related developments and derive context‑sensitive recommendations for action. - You ensure the development and implementation of local security plans and accompany advisory missions as well as visits by Caritas Germany HQ staff. - You guarantee regular, transparent reporting to the headquarters of Caritas Germany.   Your profile - You hold a relevant university degree, e.g. in Business Administration, Humanitarian Assistance, Social Sciences, or Regional Studies. - You have several years of professional experience in international humanitarian aid and/or development cooperation, ideally in leadership roles. - Ideally, you have prior knowledge of Afghanistan or Central Asia. - You possess strong expertise in project and programme management, including the administration of donor funded projects. - You have experience working with local partner organisations as well as in advisory and capacity building processes. - You demonstrate strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills and work confidently in intercultural teams. - You act in a conflict sensitive and do no harm oriented manner and are reflective in politically complex contexts. - You are fluent in English for professional negotiations; knowledge of German, Persian (Dari), Pashto, or additional languages is an asset. - You work in a structured, resilient, and responsible manner. - You are a citizen of an EU member state or Switzerland.  Please note: This duty station is not suitable for families with children.      The AGIAMONDO offer - Individual and comprehensive preparation - One-year contract, social security and remuneration according to the Development Aid Act - Further training in the country, language or other professional skills as well as coaching and supervision, individual counseling   In addition to regular leave, a rest and recuperation (R&R) arrangement applies: After every 8 weeks at the duty station, one week of R&R is granted, up to four times per year.     For technical or role-specific questions, please contact Jörg Hilgers at joerg.hilgers@agiamondo.org  For questions regarding the application process, please contact jobs@agiamondo.org   Have we aroused your interest? Then apply via our [online application portal](https://www.agiamondo.de/en/applicants/job-market/job/country-representative-afghanistan-office-m-f-x-caritas-germany) by 09.08.2026.  

UNHCR has a vacancy for the position of Associate Policy Officer. Location: Geneva, Switzerland.   

swisspeace is a practice and research institute dedicated to advancing effective peacebuilding. Partnerships with local and international actors are at the core of our work. Together, we combine expertise and creativity to reduce violence and promote peace in conflict-affected contexts. Thereby, we contribute to more impactful peacebuilding processes, a stronger knowledge-driven environment, and enhanced capacities of the peacebuilding community. swisspeace is an associated institute of the University of Basel. To shape our strategic policy engagement and multi-stakeholder dialogue processes and influence peacebuilding policy, the swisspeace Communication Program is looking for a:   Policy & Stakeholder Engagement Lead (80 – 100 %) Starting date: 01 September 2026 (or by agreement)   The swisspeace Communication Program examines and advises on the role of peacebuilding communication in research and practice and shapes peacebuilding policy in Switzerland and beyond. Our research explores how visual representations of peace and related concepts shape public perceptions and the intersection of art and peace. In practice, the program fosters dialogue and creative spaces including the Basel Peace Forum and ECHO Basel to connect diverse stakeholders and make peacebuilding accessible to a wide range of audiences. Through its platforms and networks, such as KOFF and the interparliamentary group on peacebuilding, the program informs public and policy debates, engages decision makers, amplifies the voices of partners and members, and contributes to a more informed discourse on peace in Switzerland and internationally. Among other activities, we coordinate the Swiss Platform for Peacebuilding (KOFF), an exchange and dialogue platform with around 40 civil society and two governmental member organizations working in the fields of peace, human rights, gender equality, sustainable development, humanitarian aid, and international cooperation. The overarching goal of KOFF is to strengthen the positive impact of Swiss actors' engagement both governmental and civil society on peaceful and inclusive societies in times of global and national challenges. By facilitating exchange and dialogue, the platform connects key stakeholders, contributes to more coherent approaches, and supports informed policy discussions. Your tasks: - Shaping swisspeace's strategic policy engagement, in particular by cultivating and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the federal administration, parliament, and civil society, and by positioning the different platforms as relevant spaces for dialogue on peacebuilding policy - Playing a key role in attaining the objectives of the team; representing swisspeace vis-à-vis partners and clients, among others, the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO), and leading in project development and the acquisition of new mandates and funding, thus contributing to the financial sustainability of the Program and creating opportunities for more junior colleagues - Leading and shaping the KOFF platform in close collaboration with its members from Swiss civil society and politics with a clear mandate to develop the platform further including fostering exchange and joint learning through roundtables, working groups, events, and digital channels - Supporting and further developing the interparliamentary group on peacebuilding - Contributing to swisspeace's broader communication activities and to strategic reflections on the communication of peacebuilding   Your profile: - You are passionate about networking and stakeholder engagement, and motivated to shape and develop platforms that contribute to informed policy dialogue in peacebuilding - You have a proven track record in acquiring mandates and funding from institutional donors or public administration - You have a sound political understanding of peacebuilding and of the Swiss peace policy landscape, and you act professionally in politically sensitive contexts - You are well-connected with civil society and governmental actors in Switzerland in the fields of peace, human rights, gender equality, and development cooperation - You bring experience in strategic communication, public affairs, or editorial work and an interest in how peacebuilding is communicated to policy and public audiences - You have excellent written and spoken command of German, French, and English - You enjoy working in a team, represent the organization with confidence vis-à-vis diverse stakeholders, and deliver high-quality results independently and under time pressure -   Our offer: - The possibility to shape an interesting position in an attractive field of work with political relevance. - A positive working atmosphere, collaborating with highly motivated young and international practitioners and researchers who are passionate about their work. - Excellent working conditions, flexible office hours, and an attractive workplace in the city of Basel.   We look forward to receiving your complete application in English, including a cover letter, CV, work certificates, and diplomas by 2 August 2026. Please submit your application via our online portal. Other means of application will not be accepted. For further information, please consult our website swisspeace.ch or contact us by phone at +41 61 551 56 99.  

swisspeace is a practice and research institute dedicated to advancing effective peacebuilding. Partnerships with local and international actors are at the core of our work. Together, we combine expertise and creativity to reduce violence and promote peace in conflict-affected contexts. Thereby, we contribute to more impactful peacebuilding processes, a stronger knowledge-driven environment, and enhanced capacities of the peacebuilding community. swisspeace is an associated institute of the University of Basel. To shape our strategic policy engagement and multi-stakeholder dialogue processes and influence peacebuilding policy, the swisspeace Communication Program is looking for a: Policy & Stakeholder Engagement Lead (80 – 100 %) Starting date: 01 September 2026 (or by agreement) The swisspeace Communication Program examines and advises on the role of peacebuilding communication in research and practice and shapes peacebuilding policy in Switzerland and beyond. Our research explores how visual representations of peace and related concepts shape public perceptions and the intersection of art and peace. In practice, the program fosters dialogue and creative spaces including the Basel Peace Forum and ECHO Basel to connect diverse stakeholders and make peacebuilding accessible to a wide range of audiences. Through its platforms and networks, such as KOFF and the interparliamentary group on peacebuilding, the program informs public and policy debates, engages decision makers, amplifies the voices of partners and members, and contributes to a more informed discourse on peace in Switzerland and internationally. Among other activities, we coordinate the Swiss Platform for Peacebuilding (KOFF), an exchange and dialogue platform with around 40 civil society and two governmental member organizations working in the fields of peace, human rights, gender equality, sustainable development, humanitarian aid, and international cooperation. The overarching goal of KOFF is to strengthen the positive impact of Swiss actors' engagement both governmental and civil society on peaceful and inclusive societies in times of global and national challenges. By facilitating exchange and dialogue, the platform connects key stakeholders, contributes to more coherent approaches, and supports informed policy discussions. Your tasks: - Shaping swisspeace's strategic policy engagement, in particular by cultivating and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the federal administration, parliament, and civil society, and by positioning the different platforms as relevant spaces for dialogue on peacebuilding policy - Playing a key role in attaining the objectives of the team; representing swisspeace vis-à-vis partners and clients, among others, the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO), and leading in project development and the acquisition of new mandates and funding, thus contributing to the financial sustainability of the Program and creating opportunities for more junior colleagues - Leading and shaping the KOFF platform in close collaboration with its members from Swiss civil society and politics with a clear mandate to develop the platform further including fostering exchange and joint learning through roundtables, working groups, events, and digital channels - Supporting and further developing the interparliamentary group on peacebuilding - Contributing to swisspeace's broader communication activities and to strategic reflections on the communication of peacebuilding   Your profile: - You are passionate about networking and stakeholder engagement, and motivated to shape and develop platforms that contribute to informed policy dialogue in peacebuilding - You have a proven track record in acquiring mandates and funding from institutional donors or public administration - You have a sound political understanding of peacebuilding and of the Swiss peace policy landscape, and you act professionally in politically sensitive contexts - You are well-connected with civil society and governmental actors in Switzerland in the fields of peace, human rights, gender equality, and development cooperation - You bring experience in strategic communication, public affairs, or editorial work and an interest in how peacebuilding is communicated to policy and public audiences - You have excellent written and spoken command of German, French, and English - You enjoy working in a team, represent the organization with confidence vis-à-vis diverse stakeholders, and deliver high-quality results independently and under time pressure   Our offer: - The possibility to shape an interesting position in an attractive field of work with political relevance. - A positive working atmosphere, collaborating with highly motivated young and international practitioners and researchers who are passionate about their work. - Excellent working conditions, flexible office hours, and an attractive workplace in the city of Basel.   We look forward to receiving your complete application in English, including a cover letter, CV, work certificates, and diplomas by 2 August 2026. Please submit your application via our online portal. Other means of application will not be accepted. For further information, please consult our website swisspeace.ch or contact us by phone at +41 61 551 56 99.

The Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta is offering a full-time (40 hours per week) internship for 12 months, from September 2026 to August 2027. The remuneration for this position is USD 3,200 per month (gross salary). The purpose of this academic internship is to offer students an opportunity to discover the activities of a Swiss Representation abroad. It is a great opportunity to gain detailed insight into the work of promoting Swiss interests in general and in particular through Public Diplomacy, cultural and communications activities.  60% Public Diplomacy, Culture, Communications:  • Logistical support of event planning and implementation, including attending events at location  • Write concept and reports on events  • Draft and manage high-quality social media and newsletter content (visuals, text, videos)  • Generate ideas for programming that highlights Switzerland's culture, along with its scientific, technological, and artistic achievements  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Consul General or the supervisor, such as presentations etc.  40% Promotion of Swiss interests (i.e. economy, science, education)  • Monitor developments in priority areas of Swiss interest promotion and preparing internal memos on key issues/developments  • Support the preparation of visits and meetings, and accompany the Consul General  • Draft an internship report  Requested profile:  - Swiss citizenship or permanent legal resident status in Switzerland  - Recently completed Bachelor's or Master's degree (need to have minimum a Bachelor's degree certificate at application date)  - Native speaker of one of the official languages of Switzerland with a passive understanding of a second one  - Very good skills in English  - Enthusiasm in Social-Media, especially visuals and text writing (experience is a plus)  - Creative and open-minded personality with wide range of interests  All applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format:  ➢ Résumé (in English)  ➢ Cover letter (in English)  ➢ Employment certificates, diplomas, and current transcripts Please submit your application by June 30, 2026 to atlanta.job@eda.admin.ch. For questions, please contact Olivia S. Perner, olivia.perner@eda.admin.ch.  Applicants will be contacted after the submission deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.