Working for terre des hommes schweiz
About us
terre of hommes schweiz is a development policy organization that empowers young people in Africa, Latin America and Switzerland. Together, we are committed to social cohesion, global justice, climate justice and a decent life for all. With our partner*We work for a strong civil society through local partnerships and strategic alliances.
terre des hommes schweiz as an employer
At terre des hommes switzerland, a total of 63 employees are committed to a just world. Together with young people and partner organizations in Africa, Latin America and Switzerland, we create perspectives for young people. Our employees are a colorful team of experienced people who are committed to the values and goals of our organization with a lot of passion, expertise and drive.
Why is it worth working for terre des hommes schweiz?
terre of hommes schweiz offers a versatile, meaningful and appreciative activity in an international team. Young people are often a forgotten group in development cooperation. However, they are the decision-makers of tomorrow and have the potential to big potential that is often too little used and promoted. Together with them, we shape a future worth living for future generations. In addition to the young people from our projects, the employees play a key role in determining the success of our work and are the basis for achieving our goals: to create global and climate justice and prospects for young people.
At We live an open and participative organizational culture in a multicultural working environment. Employees are encouraged to play an active role in processes and projects and to come up with innovative ideas. toast. Development processes in our organization are carried out in a participatory manner across hierarchical levels and different areas. We communicate at eye level, value respectful interaction and benefit from a constructive feedback culture.
In our project countries workwe narrow with local partners. We support small, well-established organizations. In six countries we have national coordinators, some of whom are supported by accounting specialists. The coordinator*innen are in close contact with the partner organizations due to their geographical proximity. The people who work for us abroad are exclusively local staff.
We pursue a socially responsible, family-friendly HR policy with flexible working time models, home office and Measures for your mental and physical well-being. You arrange your working hours in consultation with your team itselfso that you can according to your needs enough space for family and private life.
In the coworking space in the kHaus in Basel we benefit from direct exchange and networking with organizations from culture and science through shared modern workspaces. We enjoy but also the friendly atmosphere at the Workplace and share common activities such as lunch in the culinary and culturally diverse Kleinbasel, Ping-Pong-playing over lunch or swimming the Rhine after work.
The delivering parent has Entitled to a leave of 16 weeks from birth. During the 16 weeks of leave, we pay the corresponding full salary. The non-supporting parent is entitled to 4 weeks of paid leave.
The wages of terre des hommes switzerland are based on the usual rates in the industry and take into account our values of a development policy organization that is mainly financed by donations. The wages of the different hierarchy/wage levels are presented transparently.
We offer our employees a working environment based on partnership, where the individual is supported and encouraged in his or her professional role as well as as an individual. To this end, our employees are given the opportunity to complete further training.
Open positions
Assignments throughout German-speaking Switzerland, 20 - 100 %
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