Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 86'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 84'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 101'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 110'250 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Mitarbeiter/in in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit
You shape sustainable development and humanitarian aid worldwide.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You coordinate development projects and humanitarian missions abroad or in Switzerland.
As a specialist in international cooperation, you help countries improve living conditions sustainably. Whether in healthcare, water supply, or humanitarian aid: you plan projects, lead teams, and work closely with local experts. Your work creates direct impact in crisis zones and development regions.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryConsulting
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Employee Corporate Actions. Based on 96 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+31% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 75'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 93'725 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 95'550 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 98'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 95'000 | 35 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 95'000 | 85 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Mitarbeiter/in in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit
Official education path
You usually enter the field through university studies, followed by internships or volunteer roles in the sector.
Typical training path
Mitarbeiter/in in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit
Prerequisites
- Hochschulabschluss auf Stufe Bachelor in den Bereichen Wirtschaft oder Finanzen
- Höhere Fachprüfung (eidg. Diplom) in den Bereichen Wirtschaft, Personal, Verwaltung oder Finanz- und Rechnungswesen
- Diplom einer höheren Fachschule in den Bereichen Wirtschaft, Personal, Verwaltung oder Finanz- und Rechnungswesen
- Equivalent qualification to the above
- Level B2 in two official languages and English
- Swiss citizenship
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if you have relevant work experience and specific professional qualifications.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Intercultural competence
- Project management
- Language skills
- Adaptability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and coordinate logistics for a new health centre abroad. In between, you video-call local partner organisations to discuss project progress.
- You plan and coordinate development projects across various sectors.
- You lead teams and manage budgets for humanitarian missions.
- You analyse local conditions and develop sustainable solutions.
- You network with government bodies and local partners.
- You monitor the implementation of infrastructure and education programmes.
- You write reports and present findings to committees.
Working conditions
You work at organisation headquarters in Switzerland or directly on the ground in developing and crisis countries.
Where to learn
- cinfo, Zentrum für Information, Beratung und Bildung für Berufe in der internationalen ZusammenarbeitEigerstrasse 57, 3007 Bern
- Eidgenössisches Departement für auswärtige Angelegenheiten EDA Direktion für Ressourcen DR, Personal EDA, Personalgewinnung und -marketingEichenweg 5, 3052 Zollikofen
Strengths
- Intercultural competence
- Project management
- Language skills
- Adaptability
Trade-offs
- Fixed-term contracts
- Short-term deployments
- High demands
- Competition for jobs
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