Programme Manager
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World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: CHF 36,000 CHF-CHF 37,000 CHF / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 03/12/2026
- Location: Switzerland
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.
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