Junior Programme Officer

About the job

What if your job really made a difference? For over 20 years, WISE has been advising major donors and helping beneficiary organisations make an impact, with a strategic approach and a single goal: the best possible social impact. Internationally recognised and repeatedly awarded, our team is looking for a new colleague to take things to the next level. Interested?

Your daily life at WISE

Identify and evaluate quality partners

Co-develop project strategies and funding plans with them

Monitor projects, both on-site and remotely, and consolidate information

Cultivate our network of partner organisations

Contribute to organising donor visits, in Switzerland and abroad

Represent WISE at events alongside the team

Get hands-on with everything that drives WISE forward

You are the right person if…

You hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent)

You have a valid Swiss work permit

You have at least 2 to 3 years of experience (including internships and volunteering) in NGOs, development cooperation or philanthropy; field experience is a real plus

You are familiar with strategic planning tools, especially the logical framework

You are keen to facilitate strategic planning workshops, with team support to start

You have initial experience in monitoring development projects, on-site or remotely

You have a nimble writing style and good analytical skills

Your suitcase is always ready: 8 to 10 weeks of travel per year

You are autonomous, while enjoying working collaboratively in a small organisation

You take initiative and like to make proposals

You remain humble to learn and enthusiastic to share your ideas

You speak English and French fluently; Brazilian Portuguese and/or Spanish is a real plus

What we offer

Experienced colleagues to support you

Continuous skills development, with training and increasing responsibilities

A small, ambitious and dynamic organisation

A stimulating challenge, with the flexibility and innovation of a small team

Encounters with a wide diversity of actors and cultures

Great benefits

One day of remote work per week

5 weeks of holiday

Half-fare Swiss Travel Pass

An excellent pension plan

Chocolate and coffee provided (good ideas need fuel)

Position based in Geneva

Start date As soon as possible, depending on availability

Salary (100%) CHF 6,600 gross per month x 12 months

Application deadline 3 December 2026 at the latest

Ready to take on the challenge? Send us your complete application (CV and cover letter) via Job Up.

Motivated young professionals are welcome, provided they meet the job criteria. Thank you for your understanding.