Insights for Education
We are a young foundation working to advance evidence and improve education for every learner. Our sole purpose is to make existing evidence easier for education leaders to access and use. Established in 2019 and registered in Zurich, Switzerland, Education.org (www.education.org) is supported by a visionary co-investor collective and is growing partnerships across governments, agencies, NGOs, universities, businesses, and foundations around the world.
Position: Programme Associate
Role: The Programme Associate brings a proven record of impact in programme management and supports our young and growing programmes by providing and managing data inputs, offering logistical support, maintaining partner communications, monitoring project implementation, and following up on recommendations. The Programme Associate will work closely with our Programme Team and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling and analysing information relevant to education and programme issues.
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
Employment: 80-100%
Start Date: By arrangement
Advantages:
• Creative and fast-paced start-up culture with professional growth opportunities
• Flexibility of working hours and hybrid home/office working
• International, dynamic team with colleagues in Europe, Africa, USA, Asia
• Diverse team with range of cultural and professional backgrounds and languages
• Opportunity to engage in long-term projects with high impact
Key responsibilities:
• Provides effective support to programme and projects formulation and implementation
• Prepares programme-related presentations, analysis, reports, and budget support
• Provides support for grant reporting and management
• Facilitates knowledge building and knowledge sharing
• Support external meetings, events, project-related travels
Qualifications:
• Proven impact in any arena (e.g., corporate, nonprofit, government)
• Strong team orientation and ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and high work quality
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Bachelor’s degree plus minimum 6 years relevant experience, or Master’s degree plus minimum 3 years’ experience
• Fluent in German and English is essential, French is a plus.
• The candidate must hold a valid working permit for Switzerland.
How to apply
Please send your CV and cover letter by email with “Programme Associate Application” in the subject line to Montserrat Mendez ([email protected])
Deadline to submit your application: Friday February 25, 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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