Programme Analyst (Governance and Responsible Business) - Swiss UN Volunteer Associate Programme
India, NCT, New Delhi
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Other
Date of last update: 2026-07-20 (Expiry date: 2026-08-17)
Job description
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is one of the main development organisations that contributes to poverty eradication and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. UNDP helps countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and to build resilience in order to sustain development results.
UNDP has worked in India since 1951, partnering with the Government of India and other stakeholders to advance sustainable, inclusive development across all states and union territories. Its work focuses on reducing poverty and inequality, strengthening institutions and governance, expanding economic opportunities, promoting climate resilience, and protecting vulnerable communities. Through its 2023–2027 Country Programme, UNDP supports India's development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by fostering innovation, partnerships, gender equality, social inclusion, and evidence-based solutions.
As Programme Analyst (Governance and Responsible Business) you support UNDP as follows:
- Conduct research on responsible business conduct, human rights, environmental due diligence, sustainability, green economy and related policy areas.
- Support drafting of project documents, policy briefs, reports, and other knowledge materials.
- Assist in communications, including presentations, social media content, case studies, and programme documentation.
- Help organize events, webinars, and conferences with technical and logistical support.
- Support engagement with private sector organizations, industry associations, UN agencies, and civil society to strengthen responsible business practices, deliver capacity-building initiatives, and promote business and human rights frameworks.
- Etc.
Part of the UN Volunteer Associate Programme "Swiss Talent at the United Nations", this position is sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
Social Security
- You will be serving on a UN volunteer contract. Your UN health insurance and travel will be covered and you will be receiving a living allowance to cover for your living costs in the duty station. Find more information in the UNV "Unified Conditions of Service" and the UNV "Entitlement calculator".
- Because of the volunteering and international nature of your contract, you may not be entitled to unemployment insurance upon your return to Switzerland, nor will any contributions to your national social security (AHV/AVS) be made from the living allowance you will be receiving. Soliswiss, our partner and expert will be available to advise on your individual social security situation.
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Vacancies: 1
Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
80-100% / 100%Type of contract: Volunteer
Duration: 12 months
Education level: Master's degree
Macro-area: South / East Asia and Pacific
Level of experience: Junior Professional, 1 to 3 years
Area of work Definition: Democracy, Governance, Human Rights, Law, Public Administration
Area of work: Advocacy, Media and Communication
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations
Join date: February 2027
Skills required
For the programme:
- Swiss nationality;
- Master's degree;
- Ideally 12 months of relevant professional experience (min. 3 months - max. 24 months);
- Max. 28 years old at the date of application;
- Excellent command of English and 2 official Swiss languages (one active = C1/C2, one passive = A2/B1);
- Proven interest in joining the international cooperation sector.
For this position:
- Master's degree in Law, Human Rights, Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Science, Economics or related fields;
- Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in secondary research, report writing, documentation in area of Human Rights and Rule of Law or Business and Human Rights;
- Excellent coordination and network skills;
- Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills
Please find more details in the full job description.
We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.
Important details regarding your application
Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date:
- Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on 'apply')
- CV in English incl the exact length and the % of your employments
- Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" in your login area
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Application deadline: 17 August 2026
First round of interviews carried out by cinfo: between 09 and 18 September 2026
Final selection: made by the host organisation based on cinfo's recommendation and a second interview with them. Selected candidates will be informed towards the end of October 2026.
Onboarding and training: The onboarding process will start after the selection. Selected candidates will have to attend mandatory predeparture training in January 2027.
Entry on duty: Departure is possible after the mandatory training. The final departure date will be discussed after the selection and depends on several factors.
Are you interested in the programme "Swiss Talent at the United Nations"? Do you have specific questions about the process and how to apply? Join us on Zoom during our Live Q&A sessions on Thursday, 23 July at 12:15pm or Tuesday, 11 August at 5:30pm. More information about the sessions via this link.
Any questions? Contact Michal Habegger, cinfo's Recruitment Specialists, recruitment@cinfo.ch
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