Finance and Administration Specialist, Swiss NGOs section, SDC

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

What you can contribute

• Within the section, respond to management and quality assurance in the field of finance and contracts, in collaboration with operational managers
• Advise the section in the preparation of contracts (budgets, payment plans and financial modalities)
• Control financial reports and statements
• Proceed with the monitoring and control of the progress and implementation of the various phases of projects and programs (GCP)
• Manage and update the section's information and data management tools (Dashboard, QlikSense, etc.)
• Advise and support the section and the division in budget planning and ensure compliance with current processes.

What makes you unique

• Degree in economics, finance, accounting, administration, controlling and auditing, or equivalent training
• Strong interest in international cooperation and humanitarian aid, as well as in the activity of Swiss NGOs and the interface between civil society and the federal administration
• Good knowledge of Excel and proficiency in the use of IT and accounting software (SAP, ESPRIT, Acta Nova, etc.)
• Analytical and initiative-taking spirit, high sense of responsibility and resistance to stress
• Acute sense of organization and planning, taste for communication and team spirit
• Very good command of two official languages as well as English.

In a few words

Rattachée to the Multilateral Affairs and NGOs division, the Swiss NGOs section is responsible for coordinating cooperation with Swiss NGOs active on an international scale. It sets up and pilots institutional partnerships with Swiss NGOs and manages the granting and monitoring of core contributions.
To strengthen its team, the section is looking for a finance and administration specialist.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population.
• Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

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

On mandate of the Federal Council, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) designs and coordinates the foreign policy of Switzerland. It also strives to defend the interests of the country and to promote its values.

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is the largest competence center for international cooperation in Switzerland. In collaboration with other federal offices, it implements Switzerland's foreign policy in the fields of humanitarian aid, development cooperation and cooperation with Eastern Europe. It helps countries fight poverty and meet global challenges. Thus, the SDC is particularly committed to promoting access of disadvantaged population groups to education and health and to contributing to the resolution of environmental problems. The SDC places particular emphasis on fragile and conflict-affected countries.

Additional information

Application deadline: 28.10.2026

Questions about the position

Pia Hänni
Chefin
+41 58 48 00939