AGRIDEA
Lausanne
Specialist in Agri-Food Chains and Regional Added Value
- 11 November 2026
- 70 – 80%
- Permanent position
- Lausanne
About the job
Specialist in Agri-Food Chains and Regional Added Value (70-80%), in Lausanne
Your ideas drive the enhancement of regional products!
Since 1958, Agridea has been committed as an independent knowledge platform for sustainable and pragmatic solutions in Swiss agriculture and food. With around 120 collaborators in Lindau, Lausanne, Bern and Cadenazzo, we network various stakeholders through our agronomic and methodological expertise, and we jointly deliver courses, projects, publications as well as software.
Want to make a difference in Swiss agriculture and agri-food? Join us to realise innovative projects, create synergies and contribute to sustainable solutions.
These activities interest you
- You develop the thematic area "Origin and Differentiation", co-lead the PDO-PGI network and develop projects in collaboration with partners
- Within the Star'Terre platform, you contribute to the coordination and support of projects. You assist with communication aspects and event organisation
- You participate in coordinating the "Let’s Cook Our Region" platform, organise events around collective catering and promote exchanges between Switzerland’s linguistic regions
- You apply your expertise to projects related to regional added value and sustainable food, within various projects, mandates and studies
- You contribute to the theme of innovative chains and niche crops, notably through content creation
What characterises you
- A higher education in agronomy, economics, political science or sustainability, specialising in agricultural systems and agri-food chains
- Strong knowledge of high added-value products, certification systems and professional networks in the sector
- Excellent command of French and German, both spoken and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills, open-mindedness, an innovative spirit and strong writing abilities, ideally complemented by experience in facilitation, coaching and participatory methods
What awaits you
- Stimulating projects that concretely contribute to the development of high added-value agri-food chains in Switzerland
- Real scope to propose your ideas and gradually take on responsibilities
- Enriching exchanges and close collaboration with specialists and partners from across Switzerland.
- A dynamic and united team that fosters mutual support, sharing of experiences and new ideas
Questions about the position
Magali Estève
Head of Department "Rural Development, Chains"
Tel: +41 21 619 44 39
Head of Department "Rural Development, Chains"
Tel: +41 21 619 44 39
Questions about your application
Karin van Santen
HR Manager
Tel: +41 52 354 97 23
HR Manager
Tel: +41 52 354 97 23
We look forward to receiving your application.
Only unsolicited applications will be considered.
