Projektverantwortliche FGM/C 60-70 % — Caritas Schweiz

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Doing the right thing. In Switzerland and in around 20 countries on four continents. Engage with us for the vision of a solidarity society, as Caritas Switzerland is engaged on behalf of the Federal Government (SEM, FOPH, EBG) together with the sponsoring organisations University of Bern – Interdisciplinary Centre for Gender Research (IZFG) and Sexual Health Switzerland in the network against female circumcision Switzerland. Our goal is to protect girls and women from female genital circumcision (FGM/C) and to support affected women and families. We carry out prevention work in close cooperation with affected communities, advise affected persons and specialists and raise awareness about FGM/C in specialists of various professions. Their tasks In this versatile function, together with her job partner at Caritas Switzerland and two other sponsoring organisations, you actively participate in the work of the Network against Girl Circumcision Switzerland.

They

• coordinate advisory, prevention and awareness-raising work throughout Switzerland on behalf of BAG, SEM and EBG
• advise affected and vulnerable women, families and social, health, education and integration professionals
• develop community-based prevention approaches and carry out prevention events in affected communities in cooperation with multipliers
• accompany and coach multipliers from affected communities
• are jointly responsible for the conception and implementation of further education, workshops and technical inputs
• support the establishment and networking of regional contact points in the cantons
• work closely with partner organisations, authorities and specialist bodies
• undertake communication and public relations activities
• are responsible with your job partner for project coordination, documentation, evaluation and reporting

Our requirements

• Graduate degree in social work, public health, health promotion, social sciences or comparable education
• Several years of professional experience and expertise in consulting, benefiting vulnerable persons
• Several years of professional experience in the social, migration, integration or health sector
• Experience in prevention or migration work
• Joy of intercultural cooperation and networking
• Experience in adult education or moderation of groups
• Independent, structured and responsible working methods
• Very good knowledge of German and French, English is advantageous

The place of work is Lucerne, the job is associated with short work assignments abroad. Start of work: 01.02.2027 or by arrangement. Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working environment at the pulse of social issues. For the transformation towards role-based work, we count on employees with a digital and agile mindset who like to participate in change processes and take responsibility. Information on this position can be provided by Simone Giger, project manager FGM, telephone +41 41 419 23 55. We thank you for the interest and look forward to your application until the 25th. November 2026 via the online portal. Caritas Switzerland, Adligenswilerstrasse 15, 6002 Lucerne www.caritas.ch