Vacancy Announcement – Project Manager | Permanent
Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to the creation of safer cities for young people? Join our exceptional team in Basel and work towards developing safer urban environments for youth globally.
About the Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB)
GIB is a Swiss foundation based in Basel, dedicated to fostering a world where investments in social, economic, and physical infrastructure lead to inclusive, sustainable, and resilient communities and ecosystems.
Job Profile
- Type: Permanent contract
- Start Date: 1 September 2025 (or as agreed)
- Location: Basel, Switzerland (hybrid, minimum 3 days at the office per week)
- Percentage: 80%-100%
- Travel: Some international travel may be required
- Salary Range: 83,400 - 91,940 CHF for a full-time position, depending on experience, scaled down to your working percentage
About the Position – Project Manager, S2Cities Programme
Our global youth-focused programme, Safe and Sound Cities (S2Cities), aims to create safer urban environments for young individuals by promoting their participation in urban decision-making processes and enabling youth-driven innovation. The programme empowers young people aged 15–24 to ideate and implement interventions to address local safety challenges, in partnership with various sectors including public, private, and civil society (academia, NGOs, etc.).
To support this global initiative, we are seeking a culturally sensitive individual who has a demonstrated passion for youth safety and well-being, sustainable urban development, and programme management, while aligning with GIB’s core values. In this role, you will be responsible for programme management, which includes, but is not limited to, grantee and partner management, strategic planning, advocacy, event coordination, and fundraising.
Your Main Responsibilities
- Manage relationships with global communications consultants and local implementation partners, overseeing workplans and budgets, reviewing deliverables, and providing strategic guidance.
- Plan global events organized and hosted by GIB, including developing agendas and coordinating logistics.
- Develop and implement programme scaling strategies, identifying new funding sources and preparing proposals.
- Contribute to overall organizational and programme management by supporting the Global Programme Manager and Director.
Qualifications
You should meet the following criteria:
- 2-3 years of experience in impact-focused programmes, sustainable development, youth engagement, or similar fields.
- Experience with public and/or private sector engagement, especially with large corporations present in the S2Cities implementation regions; experience within an NGO or youth empowerment organization is advantageous.
- A Master’s degree or equivalent in a related field (e.g., development studies, international affairs); training or experience in multilateral negotiation is preferred.
- Fluency in English; a strong command of Spanish (B1 or higher) and/or French (A2 or higher) is beneficial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience in reports, requests for proposals, and budgeting tools.
- Programme management experience, particularly in an intermediary role is required.
- Experience working or living in low- and middle-income countries (e.g., Ghana, Colombia, Ecuador, Vietnam, or the Philippines is an advantage).
- Experience organizing delegations at large-scale international multilateral events.
- Experience in communications management, travel logistics, and event planning.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exhibits sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Is proactive, solution-oriented, and a collaborative team player.
- Is committed to delivering high-quality outputs and is adaptable to changing priorities and environments.
- Shows independence, self-motivation, and a strong organizational capacity, with excellent time management skills.
- Brings a positive attitude and is enjoyable to work with.
Apply Online
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via e-mail or phone for an interview.
Want to Learn More?
For further information about the S2Cities programme, visit our website, LinkedIn, and Instagram.