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Burundi – Development Officer

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Job Description

Terre des hommes (Tdh), headquartered in Lausanne with an office in Zurich, is the largest Swiss children's rights organization, with over 2,000 staff members worldwide. We are committed to working alongside children to guarantee their rights, protect their lives, and improve their well-being. We achieve this through our innovative programs in the areas of health, migration, and access to justice, designed to have a positive and lasting impact.

Job Industry

Administrative and Support Services

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

Under the supervision of the Head of Delegation and in close collaboration with the Program Coordinator and the Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Officer, the incumbent contributes to the optimal implementation of Tdh's programs in Burundi, as well as to strengthening its programmatic and strategic positioning, by actively participating in:

  • Seeking Institutional Funding: RDFI strategy, monitoring and identification of funding opportunities, preparation and submission of proposals and rigorous monitoring of grants awarded.
  • Strengthening the quality and accountability mechanisms implemented within the developed programs.
  • Regarding the Foundation's programmatic positioning in Burundi: needs analysis, networking with international and national donors and partners, drafting of positioning notes, etc.
  • To the production of regular and qualitative reporting, based on reliable, consistent and relevant data, for the various stakeholders (internal and external).

The full job description will be provided to selected candidates to begin the recruitment process.

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Higher education (Master's degree or other equivalent qualification).

Experience and skills:

  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the progressive management of international projects with prior experience in the field of international cooperation, project management and knowledge of institutional donor mechanisms.
  • Strong autonomy and very good time and priority management.
  • Excellent writing, summarizing and presentation skills, enabling the clear, concise and structured presentation of information, concepts and data.
  • Excellent analytical mind.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience working in a team.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment.

LANGUAGES :

Perfect command of French and English.

IT:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Special Benefits for this Position

  • Swiss contract
  • Gross monthly salary between CHF 3,000 and CHF 3,800 depending on experience - x13.36 months
  • Insurance: illness, accident, repatriation
  • Annual leave: 25 days/year
  • Return flights to the duty station

Application Process

Close Date

31/05/2026

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