Vacancy Announcement – Project Manager | Permanent
Are you looking for an opportunity to support the creation of safer cities for young people? Join our fantastic team in Basel and work on making safer urban environments for all young people globally.
About the Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB)
GIB is a Swiss foundation based in Basel, working towards a world in which 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
* Deadline for applications: 4 May 2025
* 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-centred programme Safe and Sound Cities (S2Cities) aims to create safer urban environments for young people through supporting their participation in urban decision-making processes and enabling youth-driven innovation. The programme empowers young people aged 15 – 24 years to ideate and implement interventions in their cities to address local safety challenges, in partnership with public and private sectors and civil society (academia, NGOs, etc.).
To support this global programme, we are looking for a culturally sensitive individual, who has demonstrated passion for the safety and well-being of youth, sustainable urban development, and programme management and is committed to GIB’s core values. In this role, you will support programme management including but not limited to grantee and partner management, strategic planning, advocacy, event coordination, and fundraising.
Your main responsibilities will include:
1. Managing relationship with global communications consultant and local implementation partners, including managing workplans and budgets, reviewing deliverables, coordinating relationships and providing strategic guidance;
2. Planning global events organised and hosted by GIB, including developing agendas and coordinating logistics;
3. Developing and implementing programme scaling strategies, including identifying new funding sources and preparing proposals;
4. Contributing to overall organisational and programme management, including supporting the Global Programme Manager and Director.
You meet the following criteria:
1. At least 2-3 years of experience in impact-focussed programmes, sustainable development, youth engagement, or similar;
2. Experience with public and/or private sector engagement, especially with large corporations present in the S2Cities implementation regions; experience with an NGO or youth empowerment organisation;
3. Master’s degree or equivalent in a related field (e.g., development studies, international affairs); training or experience in multilateral negotiation;
4. Fluency in English; strong command of Spanish (B1 or higher) and/or French (A2 or higher);
5. Excellent command of Microsoft Office, experience with reports, requests for proposals, and budgeting tools;
6. Programme management experience, specifically in an intermediary role;
7. Experience working or living in low- and middle-income countries (Ghana, Colombia, Ecuador, Vietnam or the Philippines are an advantage);
8. Experience organising delegations at large-scale international multilateral events;
9. Experience in communications management, travel logistics and event planning.
Our ideal candidate:
1. Has a high degree of professionalism, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
2. Is highly sensitive and respectful of diversity;
3. Is proactive, solution-oriented, and a team player;
4. Is committed to delivering high-quality outputs (flexibility to adapt quickly to ever-changing priorities and environments);
5. Is independent, self-motivated, and highly organised, with strong time management skills;
6. Is fun to work with.
How to apply?
Please apply directly using our application form. You can access it here.
Please note that you will be asked to submit a CV and a short motivation letter in English. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by e-mail or phone and invited for an interview. Only applications submitted via this form will be considered. If you have any issues with the application form, or if you have any other questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@gib-foundation.org.
Want to learn more about S2Cities? Visit the programme’s website, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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