Program Officer, based in Lucerne

We offer an exciting position for an early-career development and humanitarian aid professional. Based in Lucerne/Switzerland, you will support the health programme team and projects across all the countries.

Your role

• Support the SolidarMed Programme Team with project management backstopping, as well as cross cutting coordination, events management, and stakeholder management
• Screen for calls for funding options, analyse eligibility, coordinate and actively support the development of new proposals/submissions
• Support with development and reviews of templates, guidelines, and tools to support the implementation of effective project management cycle processes.
• Drive the planning, execution, and monitoring of activities that embed climate resilience into health systems, advancing sustainable and adaptive solutions for health programmes in vulnerable communities
• Manage project and program cycles, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, log-frame development, and project documentation
• Support the coordination and implementation of projects, and actively supervise and track the yearly plan of operations and budget execution
• Actively manage relationships and communications with key donors and partner organisations
• As an active member of our International Programmes Team, you contribute to other new project developments, evaluation reviews, and knowledge management
• Contribute to the development of our organisational capabilities
• Yearly program-related international travel (approximately 2 weeks per year)

What we are looking for

A passionate, results-oriented team player with relevant experience and expertise, and a proven ability to deliver in a fast-paced international environment. A development professional who desires an exciting, meaningful challenge, who is eager to join a diverse, professional, and uncomplicated team.

You offer the following

• Masters-level degree or similar, ideally in a health- or development-related field
• Proven competencies in health/public health and/or climate resilient health systems in low-resource settings
• At least four years hands-on project management (experiences in South-eastern Africa a strong benefit)
• Proven experience in Project Cycle Management and Funding Proposal Development.
• Independent, goal orientated efficiencies, and proven track record in supporting teams to efficiently deliver on short- and long-term deliverables
• Strong analytical, quality assurance, and excellent planning and organisational skills; ability to work in a dynamic environment, meet deadlines, and manage multiple demands
• Experience, and strong competencies, in reviewing and writing reports and proposals for institutional donors and institutional knowledge management
• Fluency in English and conversant in German
• Swiss or EU National a must (or an existing, valid work permit for Switzerland)

We offer

• An attractive benefit package, professional development opportunities and stimulating linkages with competence networks

Starting date

As soon as possible, according to availability

How to apply

Does this challenge appeal to you? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application including

• Your CV (max. 2 pages, in English or German), including 3 references,
• a cover letter outlining your motivation and how you meet the requirements by 11 January 2026

 Please send the complete documents to our application platform following this link.

 Due to the high volume of applications, SolidarMed will only contact shortlisted candidates.