Job Title: Programme Manager
Location: Our Chalet, Switzerland
Hours / Tenure: 45 hours per week
Salary: CHF 36,000 – 37,000 per annum + board stipend (CHF 490 per month) +lodging stipend (CHF 750 per month) and health insurance stipend(CHF 360 per month)
Closing Date: 03 December 2026 (17:00 GMT)
Contract Type: Fixed Term – 36 months
About Us:
Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Free to make what they want from the Movement, girls learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In safe, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world.
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) supports the global Movement to be thriving, united and growing. This role operates within the context of a volunteer led global charitable organisation with over 150 Member Organisations.
Our Chalet is situated in a traditional Swiss Alpine Village at 1350 meters altitude. As the oldest of the five WAGGG’s World Centres, Our Chalet is an international gathering place for girls and young people, members and families, providing opportunities to meet and share experiences. Our Chalet offers accommodation, international volunteering programmes and a wide range of indoor and outdoor programmes aimed at keeping members feel connected to the global Movement, and equipping girls with the knowledge, skills and experiences to be empowered and active global citizens.
About the Role:
The Programme Manager leads the design, development and delivery of high-quality, safe and cost-effective youth programmes, WAGGGS events and seminars, and adventure and excursions.,
They are responsible for creating meaningful learning journeys that advance the WAGGGS Mission and Goals. The role ensures all programmes and activities embed WAGGGS growing and learning methodologies, including the leadership mindsets, REAL and non-formal education approaches such as learning by doing, with clear participant learning outcomes and opportunities for reflection and personal growth.
The post-holder works closely with the Programmes and Advocacy departments and the Membership team to ensure Our Chalet’s programmes are fully integrated into the wider WAGGGS offer to Member Organisations. This includes building on existing WAGGGS programmes, responding to Member Organisations’ needs and creating opportunities for participants to continue their learning before and after their Our Chalet experience.
About You:
We are looking for an organised, motivated person with a passion for youth development to work in a residential setting to be a change maker.
Applicants must hold a valid EU Passport or a Swiss B or C permit to work in Switzerland.
How to apply
If you are interested in this position, please download the recruitment pack and submit your cover letter & CV via Recruitment Portal.
Please submit your CV and Cover Letter to be considered for this role. In your cover letter, please demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the person specification requirements in the Job description.
Please contact Human Resources team if you have any issues applying for this position.
A note for recruitment agencies
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