Job Description

Our goal: a food system fit for the future - enough healthy food for everyone, produced and consumed in environmentally and socially responsible ways. This is what we at

Biovision

are committed to in sub-Saharan Africa, in Switzerland and internationally.



Through actual implementation in agriculture, science and politics, we prove that people can consume enough food that is healthy without endangering natural resources. We show how the food system - from production to consumption - can be made sustainable. We are committed to climate-friendly agriculture that promotes human health, soil fertility, animal welfare and biodiversity.



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

PROJECT OFFICER 80 %

Permanent contract,

start date: 1 November or upon agreement



In this role, you will contribute significantly to the measurable success of the Policy and Advocacy Team, which aims to contribute to a more coherent and more agroecology-friendly policy environment and to accelerate its scaling by mobilizing greater investment in agroecological enterprises. The Project Officer position is the entry point of a three-tier career development pathway within the Policy and Advocacy Team, offering growth opportunities for motivated and mission-aligned professionals.



Your main tasks include:


Support knowledge development: Conduct desk research and analysis on the policy, business and investment enabling environment to support evidence-based advocacy activities. These include insights on relevant policy frameworks for agroecology, agroecological entrepreneurship and investment trends. Support evidence dissemination & sensitization: Develop, update and promote key knowledge and advocacy products, including tools, case studies, and target audience focused communication materials. Conduct networking & sensitization activities among public and private actors in the policy and financier communities in the field of agriculture & food systems. Support/lead the coordination and organization of national, regional and international policy and investment related events, including roundtables, multistakeholder dialogues, conferences, and high-level meetings. Assist in monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), reporting, and fund-raising processes for the P&A department. Provide organisational and logistic support for the P&A programme, including coordination with other teams at Biovision, internal representation, management of partnerships and project cycle processes.

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


At least 2 years of relevant work experience in sustainable agriculture with ideally an emphasis on policy and participatory processes or entrepreneurship and investment; working experience in the development and cooperation sector, ideally in agroecology or closely associated concepts is a plus. A solid background in agriculture and food systems, or a related field in natural or social/political/economic sciences (Master Degree); Experience in organising events and conducting communication and outreach activities. Experience in the support of projects in complex and dynamic environments. Ability to work independently, pragmatic, and solution-oriented, outstanding interpersonal and intercultural skills. Readiness to travel frequently (mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa); Excellent command of English oral and written (C1/C2), excellent knowledge of German (C1) and good knowledge of French (B2); Swiss passport or Swiss residence permit C / B.

We offer a challenging position in a dynamic team and an innovative NGO with, commensurate wages, adequate social security and a centrally located workplace in Zurich.

Please send your entire electronic application documents until latest 31 August via

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For further information, please contact Stefanie Pondini at s.pondini@biovision.ch (+41 44 512 58 45).