Geschäftsführung: Evidenzbasierte Entwicklungszusammenarbeit (Berlin oder Bern)
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Switzerland, Bern, Bern
Sector:
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Role:
Other
Date of last update: 2026-11-06 (Expiry date: 2026-11-22)
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Job description
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Standort: vorzugsweise Berlin oder Bern (in Ausnahmefällen ist Remote-Arbeit möglich, verbunden mit häufigen Aufenthalten in Bern oder Berlin; rechnen Sie mit 4–5 Wochen Reisetätigkeit pro Jahr)
Anstellung: 80 bis 100%, unbefristet
Gehalt: ~€85,000-105,000 in Deutschland oder ~CHF 115,000-130,000 in der Schweiz. Für aussergewöhnliche Kandidierende können wir auch ein Gehalt über dem Höchstwert abklären.
Bewerbungsfrist: 1. November 2026 (erste Frist), 11. November 2026 (endgültige Frist). Wir sichten die Bewerbungen laufend.
Übernehmen Sie die Leitung eines gemeinnützigen Think-Tank-Netzwerks, das sich in Deutschland, der Schweiz und international für eine wirksamere Entwicklungszusammenarbeit einsetzt. Öffentliche Mittel der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit sollen dort ankommen, wo sie pro Franken/Euro die meisten Leben verbessern:
- Coopération Globale (Pour Demain) und das Sekretariat der Smart Buys Alliance in Bern: sieben Mitarbeitende
- Kooperation Global in Berlin: fünf Mitarbeitende
Was wir mitbringen
Einen belegbaren Leistungsausweis an der Schnittstelle zwischen Wissenschaft, Politik und Öffentlichkeit:
- Wir empfehlen auf wissenschaftlicher Grundlage, welche Massnahmen in der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit am meisten bewirken
- Wir organisieren Bildungsreisen für Parlamentarierinnen und Parlamentarier in Länder mit niedrigem Einkommen
- Wir erstellen Smart Buys Listen, die je Themenbereich die kostenwirksamsten Programme aufzeigen, gemeinsam mit Entwicklungsagenturen wie jenen aus Norwegen, Schweden und den Niederlanden
- Wir stärken den Evidenzgedanken in den Abläufen von Entwicklungsagenturen, etwa über Evidenz-Chatbots und Beratungshotlines
- Wir zeigen mit Analysen auf, welche Gesundheitsprogramme besonders wirksam sind und wie sie gefördert werden können
- Wir sind regelmässig in den Medien präsent und führen öffentliche Veranstaltungen durch
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Die Rolle
Sie verantworten Strategie, Finanzierung, Organisationsentwicklung, Personalgewinnung und Führung. Dabei arbeiten Sie eng mit der inhaltlichen Programmleitung, der Leitung Betrieb (Operations) und dem Vorstand zusammen.
Sie übernehmen etablierte Strukturen mit flachen Hierarchien. Das Team setzt Ziele mit grosser Eigenverantwortung um und gestaltet die Strategie aktiv mit. Wir sind seit Jahren solide finanziert, dank enger Partnerschaften mit gemeinnützigen Stiftungen. Weil wir in Zweijahreszyklen planen, ist die Finanzierung derzeit rund zwei Jahre im Voraus gesichert.
Der heutige Geschäftsführer verlässt das Netzwerk im April 2027, nach mehreren Jahren Aufbauarbeit. Deshalb suchen wir eine Nachfolge. Eine geordnete Übergabe mit mehreren Monaten Überlappung ist möglich.
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Was Sie mitbringen
- Führungserfahrung in einer wachsenden Organisation mit flachen Strukturen
- Kenntnisse der evidenzbasierten Entwicklungszusammenarbeit
- Ein Gespür für gemeinnützige politische Arbeit, besonders in Deutschland und der Schweiz
- Erfahrung mit und Gespür für betriebliche Fragen in enger Abstimmung mit der operationellen Leitung
- Deutsch und Englisch auf Verhandlungsniveau. Sie werden Gespräche in beiden Sprachen führen
Von Vorteil
- Sie haben mehrere Jahre eine Organisation oder ein mittelgrosses Team in einem anspruchsvollen Umfeld geleitet
- Sie kennen staatliche Entwicklungsinstitutionen von innen (etwa BMZ, GIZ, KfW, DEZA, SECO) und haben mit Verwaltung und Parlament zusammengearbeitet, besonders in Deutschland und der Schweiz
- Sie haben mehrere Jahre bei führenden Evidenzorganisationen gearbeitet, etwa J-PAL, IPA, CEGA, GPRL oder IDinsight, oder bei Implementierungsorganisationen, die Kostenwirksamkeit an erste Stelle setzen
- Sie legen Ihren Schwerpunkt klar auf eine evidenzbasierte, kostenwirksame Entwicklungszusammenarbeit
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Bewerbungsverfahren
Das Ausfüllen des Bewerbungsformulars dauert nur 10 bis 20 Minuten. Die Bewerbungen werden laufend geprüft – wir empfehlen Ihnen daher, sich so bald wie möglich zu bewerben. Fragen beantwortet Ihnen gerne Patrick Stadler, info@cooperationglobale.ch.
Die unten aufgeführten Schritte sind nicht starr festgelegt. Wir passen den Ablauf individuell an die jeweilige Kandidatin oder den jeweiligen Kandidaten an.
- Erstgespräch
- Schriftliche Aufgabe
- Zweit- und Drittgespräch
- Gemeinsamer Arbeitstag bei uns
- Referenzauskünfte
- Angebot an die erfolgreiche Kandidatin oder den erfolgreichen Kandidaten
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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
80-100% / 100%Will manage other people: Yes
Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Education level: Master's degree
Macro-area: Switzerland
Level of experience: Executive Level
Area of work Definition: Advocacy, Media and Communication
Type of organisation: NGOs
Telecommute: Partially remote
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What sets us apart
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) determines and coordinates Swiss foreign policy on behalf of the Federal Council, safeguards Switzerland's interests and promotes Swiss values.
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is Switzerland's biggest centre of expertise for international cooperation. The SDC implements Switzerland's foreign policy in the areas of humanitarian aid, development cooperation and cooperation with Eastern Europe, in collaboration with other federal offices. It supports countries in combating poverty and overcoming global challenges, for example ensuring that disadvantaged communities have better access to education and healthcare or that environmental issues are addressed. The SDC prioritises fragile and conflict-affected countries.
Experts for the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit
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The SDC's Humanitarian Aid is an expression of Switzerland's solidarity with people in need. It focuses on emergency relief, reconstruction and rehabilitation of affected areas, and disaster risk reduction. In a spirit of neutrality, independence and impartiality, it places the concerned population at the centre of its efforts.
The SDC's Humanitarian Aid pursues the following thematic priorities:
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The Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA) is an integral part of the SDC's Humanitarian Aid. The SHA is a corps of around 600 specialists who are on call in times of need. SHA specialists are divided into [ten expert groups](https://www.deza.eda.admin.ch/en/swiss-humanitarian-aid-unit-sha) according to their know-how and skills. This enables the unit to provide targeted and effective support in the priority areas of the SDC's Humanitarian Aid.
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- You are committed to protecting and upholding the lives and dignity of people affected by disasters in your capacity as a representative of Switzerland.
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- You are reliable, proactive, flexible, and able to work independently and efficiently.
- You combine a natural flair for dealing with people with a high degree of intercultural sensitivity.
- You must have a very good knowledge of two official Swiss languages and, if possible, a basic understanding of a third one. Fluency in English is essential.
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- You hold a category B driving licence.
*For particularly sought-after profiles, the SDC's Humanitarian Aid Division also offers accompanied initial assignments abroad.
SHA actively promotes diversity and strives to increase the proportion of women, members of linguistic minorities and people from different cultural backgrounds. Applications from these groups that meet the general requirements are given special consideration in the recruitment process.
Further information is available on the [website of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) on opportunities for working abroad in development cooperation and humanitarian aid](https://www.eda.admin.ch/en/development-cooperation-and-humanitarian-aid).
In a nutshell
The Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA) is the operational arm of the SDC's Humanitarian Aid. Its specialists, like you, are deployed to implement projects of the SDC or its partners like the United Nations (UN) before, during and after natural disasters, crises and conflicts to protect the lives, safety, dignity and rights of the people concerned.
If you wish to undertake assignments abroad for the SHA, please apply by uploading a completed [SHA CV](https://www.eda.admin.ch/dam/en/sd-web/frjqd4ljcLdo/Swiss-Humanitarian-Aid-Unit-CV-2025_EN (1).docx), a personal CV (recommended) and a motivation letter stating the competences you bring to the SHA specialist group(s) of your interest. Please upload all documents in a single file.
Our benefits
- Working for Switzerland We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.
- Embracing diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.
- Staying healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.
Questions about the positions
SHA recruitment team
+41 58 462 35 46
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Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Macro-area: Multiple
Area of work [Definition](https://www.cinfo.ch/sites/default/files/documents/areas_of_work_cinfoposte.pdf): Political Affairs, Conflict and Peacekeeping
Area of work: Security and Safety / Security Risk Management
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations
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