Senior Expert CRB Programme Development
Switzerland, Zürich, Zürich
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Other
Date of last update: 2026-05-29 2026-08-29
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Transforming child rights commitments into meaningful action.
As the world's largest independent child rights organisation, Save the Children has been working to promote children's rights since 1919. In Switzerland and globally, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm.
To strengthen our International Programmes Department in Zurich, we are looking for a:
Senior Expert CRB Programme Development 100%
Are you a senior programme professional with strong technical and operational expertise in child rights, child protection, child labour and responsible business programming who can lead and strengthen our programme delivery across cocoa, coffee, and other agricultural supply chains?
What makes your role special
Combine strategic programme leadership, technical expertise, operational experience and partnership engagement in a highly international and impact-driven environment
Lead and support multi-country programmes on child labour prevention, remediation, and community-based child protection
Strengthen programme quality through technical guidance, monitoring, risk management, and capacity building
Contribute to programme design, proposal development, and strategic partnerships with institutional and corporate donors
Integrate learning, evidence and best practices across the programmes portfolio
Undertake regular field visits in programme countries
What we're looking for
Master's degree in international development, Social Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Significant experience in international development, child protection, child rights, child labour and responsible sourcing/supply chain programmes
Strong track record managing complex international programmes and partnerships
Good understanding of child rights, safeguarding, and human rights frameworks, including UNGPs and HRDD
Experience working collaboratively with country teams, internal and external service providers and institutional and corporate partners
Strong strategic thinking, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience in West Africa and familiarity with cocoa supply chains preferred
Knowledge of CLMRS, systems-strengthening approaches, and agricultural livelihoods
Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken; German is a plus
What we offer
An exciting and meaningful role in a global and impactful organisation
A supportive, diverse, and collaborative team environment
Flexible working hours, home office options, and a centrally located office in Zurich
Competitive salary and social benefits
At Save the Children, we value diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, nationalities, gender identities, ages, and abilities.
Our work is grounded in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. All employees are required to sign our child safeguarding declaration and provide a criminal record certificate.
Would you like to help create a better future for children with us? Then submit your application along with your complete application documents here.
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Vacancies: 1
Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
80-100% / 100%Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Duration: Permanent
Education level: Master's degree
Education details: Human Rights
Macro-area: Switzerland
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work Definition: Social Development and Social Protection
Type of organisation: NGOs
Telecommute: Partially remote

