General information

For its Continuing Education team, swisspeace is looking for a: 

Junior Course Coordinator (80%) – Fixed Term  

Starting date: 1 August 2025 (or by agreement) 

Contract duration: one year

The Continuing Education team is responsible for developing and coordinating swisspeace’s continuing education offer. The team is responsible for ensuring high-quality courses, strategic planning, and guaranteeing the financial viability of all courses and study programs.

We offer study programs in collaboration with the University of Basel in Switzerland (MAS, DAS, CAS). Our high-quality peacebuilding courses bring together international participants and provide a platform for learning and exchange in Basel and online. The courses rely on swisspeace’s practice and research expertise.

Your tasks

• Support swisspeace experts in the organization, implementation and follow-up of courses,

• Support the administration of the course offer,

• Co-facilitate courses,

• Coordinate advertising activities (e.g. social media),

• Monitoring and evaluation of courses.

Your profile

• Passionate about adult education and peacebuilding,

• Ready to take initiative and responsibility,

• Strong intercultural and communication skills,

• Excellent English language skills, good command of German,

• Masters’ degree (political or social sciences, education or similar disciplines),

• First work experience,

• Strong organizational skills, reliable and paying attention to detail,

• Independent, efficient, and swift to learn,

• Enjoy working in a small team.

What we offer

• An interesting and challenging position in an attractive field of work with political relevance,

• An annual salary as per experience of CHF 48’000 to CHF 55’000 CHF (100%-rate),

• Attractive working conditions and flexible office hours in Basel,

• A positive working atmosphere in a dynamic and international organization.