Caritas Switzerland is a leading aid organization in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid. Our highest aim is poverty alleviation. Our International Cooperation (IC) Section programmes focus on income generation, climate change and migration. We are active in some 20 countries. Over the coming years, Caritas Switzerland (CaCH) will be extending its commitment to bring benefits to deprived people. The programmes are accompanied in the respective deployment countries by local country organisations and by Programme Directors located in Switzerland. Join us with a commitment to help us bring about a more caring society, asKnowledge Manager Income (50-60 %)The Unit for Knowledge & Quality (K&Q) Management is responsible for the K&Q management of the IC Section. The Knowledge Manager Income is responsible for the development, use, explanation and transfer of available explicit and implicit knowledge pertaining to the theme Income, for implementation in the operative work.Your duties
Responsible for CaCH approaches and tools pertaining to the theme Income (incl. focal points Jobs & Income; Food Security & Markets)
Steering / management of cooperation and coordination with Advisors and Programme Directors, and directing an Advisor
Controlling and developing assets
Analysing and feeding back of lessons learned and experience gained from projects, to Knowledge Management and into operative work processes, including provision of such experiential data as inputs for project planning
Responsibility for the practice-relevant, thematic learning dialogue for internal employees
Development and communication of 1-3 knowledge products annually, for both internal and external application
Establishing, building up, controlling and ensuring the quality of a 5-10-member pool of experts
Establishment and expansion of strategic partnerships with thematic leaders in Switzerland and in core regions
Introduction of new employees in the thematic area
Our requirements
University degree or equivalent education, different disciplines possible, theme-relevant further education
4-5 years' experience in theme-relevant IC work incl. practice-oriented experience abroad
High-level basic skills in at least one thematic focal point, and readiness to acquire further basic competence in others
Proof of publications and access to a topic-relevant network
Conceptional and didactic-pedagogical skills
Proficiency in expressing oneself clearly, both in writing and speech
Skills in process management and leadership
Skills in the transfer of theme-specific, expert knowledge for implementation in operative work processes
Able to work independently
Temporal flexibility
Solution-oriented style of working
Able to work in a team
Proficiency in French, English and German
Willing to travel
Your place of work will be Lucerne.
Starting date: 01.01.2020 or as agreed upon.
This position can be filled in combination with one of the following positions:Knowledge Manager Migration (50-60 %)Knowledge Manager Humanitarian Aid (50-60 %)
Caritas offers attractive working conditions and an open working atmosphere in an international field of activities.
For further information please contact: Carole Schaber, Head of Operations IC, phone +41 41 419 23 93.
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to receiving your job application by 30 September latest through our web portal.
