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QUNO Geneva invites applications for Programme Assistantships

11th April 2025

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Applications are now open for two programme assistant positions at QUNO Geneva from September 2025 to August 2026 working on: 
–    Human Rights & Refugees
–    Human Impacts of Climate Change
These are exciting opportunities for young professionals with an interest in international affairs to learn about and contribute to Quaker work at the UN. They are open to Quakers and those in sympathy with Quaker values. The closing date for applications is 11 May 2025
Full job descriptions, including information on eligibility to work in Switzerland, and application forms, are below.
 

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