Specialist in finance and administration, Swiss NGOs, SDC

Zollikofen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100% |

The contribution you can make

• Assume responsibility for management and quality assurance in the financial and contractual field for the Section, in collaboration with the operational line
• Provide advice to the Section in the preparation of contracts (budget, payment plans and financial methods)
• Verify financial reports and accounting
• Monitor and control the progress and implementation of individual stages of projects and programs (PCM)
• Administer and update the Section's information and data management tools (Dashboard, QIikSense etc.)
• Provide advice and support to the Section and the Division in budget planning and monitoring existing processes.

What distinguishes you

• Professional diploma in economics, finance, accounting, administration, controlling and auditing or equivalent training
• Strong interest in international cooperation and humanitarian aid, in the activities of Swiss NGOs and in the interface between civil society and the federal administration
• Good knowledge of Excel and proficiency in the use of IT and accounting programs (SAP, ESPRIT, Acta Nova etc.)
• Good analytical skills, initiative, sense of responsibility and resistance to stress
• Strong organizational and planning talent, communication skills and team spirit
• Excellent knowledge of two official languages and English.

In summary

The Swiss Non-Governmental Organizations Section of the Multilateral Affairs and Non-Governmental Organizations Division is responsible for the collaboration between the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and Swiss NGOs active at an international level. It defines the key elements of institutional partnerships with Swiss NGOs, manages them and is responsible for the allocation and monitoring of main contributions.

To strengthen its team, the Section is looking for a specialist in finance and administration.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Living diversity The realization of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and to contemplate different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our female and male employees on the topic of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) coordinates and defines, on mandate of the Federal Council, Switzerland's foreign policy, protects the country's interests and promotes Swiss values.

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is the largest competence center for international cooperation in Switzerland and, in collaboration with other federal offices, implements Switzerland's foreign policy regarding humanitarian aid, development cooperation and cooperation with Eastern Europe. It helps beneficiary countries fight poverty and overcome global challenges. It strives, among other things, to ensure disadvantaged segments of the population better access to education and health or to identify solutions to environmental problems. One of the priorities of the SDC is to support fragile and conflict-affected countries.

Complementary information

Deadline for submission of applications: 28.10.2026

Questions about the workplace

Pia Hänni
Chefin
+41 58 48 00939