Biovision is committed to building sustainable food systems - from farm to fork. We promote agroecological approaches, socially equitable value chains, food security, and agricultural production that is in harmony with nature. By supporting focused research and projects in sub-Saharan Africa and in Switzerland, we develop solutions for the future - through initiatives led by us or together with partner organizations.

Biovision was founded in 1998 by Swiss entomologist and Right Livelihood Award laureate Hans Rudolf Herren. Our projects and initiatives help to improve the lives of farming families and protect the environment. We focus on agroecology - a holistic approach that includes sustainable farming methods, socially responsible business practices, and inclusive dialogue in the policy space. In this way, we address global challenges such as hunger, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Our goal: a future-proof food system.

For our medium-sized, well-positioned NGO, we are looking for a committed personality to strengthen our team as a

PROGRAMME OFFICER INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS 80-100%

(Permanent contract, start date: 1 October or upon agreement)

In this junior position, you will contribute significantly to the measurable success of the International Partnerships team, with the potential to assume project management responsibilities after a few years.

Your main tasks include:

• Support (Senior) Programme Managers in the management, coordination, and further development of their project and programme portfolios in Sub-Saharan Africa (i.e. topic, country and value chain related analyses, overviews, concepts and presentations)
• Contribute to the identification and development of market-based and value chain approaches that enable the scaling of agroecological practices, including engagement with private sector actors, certification schemes, and responsible sourcing initiatives
• Monitor and integrate relevant (regulatory) private sector frameworks for responsible sourcing and related frameworks/schemes (i.e. HRDD, EUDR, CSDDD, SBTi, RA, SAI, etc.) into projects with a sustainable (export) value chain component
• Coordinate the work related to our project database/management system, including quality assurance and data overviews for department- and beyond department-related decision making (i.e. budgets, outcomes, countries)
• Build overview of project/programme locations on a platform, including GIS
• Support the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Focal Point and contribute to the preparation of internal knowledge sharing across projects/programmes
• First contact point for, and triage of, external inquiries (e.g. for donations, collaborations, etc.)
• Provide support for any other tasks as required

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated team player with the following mandatory qualifications:

• Master-s degree in sustainability management, business administration, international development, geography or similar
• At least 2 years of professional experience in the field of sustainable agricultural value chains, including related regulations/frameworks/schemes and corresponding data management
• Experience in working with databases, project management systems, and geographic information platforms (i.e. GIS)
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear summaries, concepts and presentations
• Computer skills in standard Office applications, incl. Generative AI
• Excellent PPT, database/platform/BI skills
• Excellent command of English (C1/C2) and good knowledge of German (B2)Swiss passport or Swiss residence permit C / B

We offer a challenging position in a dynamic team and an innovative NGO with an annual salary between CHF 88,600 and CHF 97,400, adequate social security and a centrally located workplace in Zurich (max. 2 days home office/week).

Please submit your complete electronic application documents via our job portal by May 23 at the latest.

For further information, please contact Piera Waibel, Head International Partnerships via p.waibel@biovision.ch.

Zürich

Festanstellung

1-3 Jahre

Master- / Diplom

Veröffentlicht am 08.05.2026