Program Coordinator
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Switzerland, Zürich, Zürich
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Date of last update: 2026-07-13 2026-10-13
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Role Description: Program Coordinator
Reports to: Global Program Manager
Contract Type: 01.09.2026 (or upon agreement) – 31.12.2027, with possibility of extension.
Level of Effort: 80%
Plan International Switzerland
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children's rights and equality for girls since 1937. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners.
Plan International Switzerland, a member of the global Plan Federation, leads projects globally focusing on Inclusive, Quality Education, Protecting girls from Harmful Practices, Climate Change Adaptation, and Youth Economic Empowerment.
Plan International Switzerland is a core member of the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance (the Alliance) and the Urban Climate Resilience Programme (UCRP) and responsible for the overall coordination and management of climate resilience enhancing projects implemented in countries worldwide, with a special focus on children and girls' rights.
In addition, Plan International Switzerland contributes to the steering of the Alliance and the UCRP through their global governance bodies.
To support the Global Program Manager, the project team at Plan International Switzerland, and Plan International Country Offices, we are looking for a Program Coordinator (80%)from 01.09.2026 (or upon agreement) until 31.12.2027, with possibility of extension.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Overall support to Plan International in the Alliance and the UCRP.
- Managing the implementation of projects. This includes:
- coordinating regular meetings with Plan International Country Offices and our partners.
- following up on key deliverables and financial reporting.
- regularly updating project management tools used by Plan International Switzerland.
- Represent Plan International Switzerland in the Knowledge Function of the Alliance.
- Coordinate knowledge deliverables by:
- regularly updating the knowledge tools used by the Alliance.
- tracking progress in knowledge production through knowledge plans.
- coordinating and contributing to the development of different types of knowledge products (e.g., policy briefs, blog articles, videos).
- coordinating with the Communications department of Plan International Switzerland the publication of key outputs.
- Maintain the Alliance reporting calendar up to date and ensure that reports are submitted timely.
- In close collaboration with the project team at Plan International Switzerland and Plan International Country Offices, contribute to the completion of different types of reports that form part of a comprehensive reporting system.
- Support proposal development, as needed.
- Other administrative tasks such as maintaining staff overview lists.
- Provide English Spanish translation support (if applicable).
The Program Coordinator is expected to provide support to other areas of work, as required. A detailed work plan will be defined together with the Global Program Manager at the beginning of the employment.
We offer a dynamic, flexible, and positive, working environment, and you have the opportunity to help shape our organization with your initiative.
If this challenging and multifaceted role appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application!
Please send your complete application documents (a cover letter, your CV and three references) to bewerbungen@plan.ch by Friday, 31.07.2026. Interviews will take place in August. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please direct any questions to Manuel von der Mühlen, Global Program Manager (Manuel.vonderMuehlen@plan.ch).
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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
80-100% / 100%Will manage other people: No
Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Education level: Bachelor's degree
Macro-area: Switzerland
Level of experience: Professional, 3 to 5 years
Area of work Definition: Environment, Disaster Risk Management DRM, Energy and Resource Efficiency
Type of organisation: NGOs
Telecommute: Partially remote
Join date: 01.09.2026
Skills required
Your Profile
- Commitment to the cause of children's rights and gender equality.
- Valid work permit and residence in Switzerland.
- At a minimum, a bachelor's degree in development studies or a related field, and three years of work experience in international development. Work experience abroad is an added advantage.
- Proven experience in Project Cycle Management.
- Knowledge in Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation and/or Resilience is an added advantage.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally for work.
- Fluent in English (both verbal and in writing). Spanish language skills are an added advantage (to facilitate working together with Country Offices based in Central and Latin America).
- At a minimum, familiarity with Microsoft Office. Familiarity with other software that can be used for the visualization of knowledge products (e.g., Canva) is an added advantage.
- Motivated team player, with strong attention to detail, and eagerness to learn.
- Cultural sensitivity, flexibility/adaptability, and ability to work with a wide variety of people.
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