Project Management «Ein Tandem für Biel» 20%

The association FAIR! - supported by over 100 volunteers - is committed to sustainable development, climate-friendly consumption, and human rights. We operate projects such as Haus pour Bienne, the Zukunftssummit, and are part of the City Card initiative.

With the new project «Ein Tandem für Biel», we want to bring together people with different life stories and experiences. The focus is on personal encounters, mutual learning, and the building of sustainable relationships. People with and without a migration history form tandems, support each other in everyday life, and discover new perspectives together.

For the development and implementation of this project, we are looking for an engaged and independent personality starting December 1, 2026, or by arrangement, as

Project Manager*in 20 %

The position is initially limited until March 2028, with the possibility of extension.

With this management position, we offer you:

• The opportunity to help shape a new, socially relevant project from the beginning
• Collaboration with a dedicated team and a diverse network in Biel/Bienne
• Flexible work arrangements with a combination of home office and presence at Haus pour Bienne
• The opportunity to make a concrete contribution to social participation
• Fair remuneration: CHF 7-000/month (gross) at 100%

Your most important tasks:

• Planning, organization, and operational implementation of the tandem project
• Addressing and recruiting volunteers and people with a migration history in cooperation with local organizations, schools, and other networks
• Conducting preliminary interviews, recording needs, interests, and expectations, as well as careful compilation of suitable tandem partnerships
• Accompanying the tandems: regular exchange, advice on questions and challenges
• Planning and conducting introductory meetings, kick-off events, etc.
• Maintenance and expansion of cooperations (with local specialist offices, institutions, etc.)
• Documentation of project activities
• Coordination of ongoing project administration, management of participant data, and support in public relations

What you bring with you:

• Experience in project coordination, volunteer work, social work, integration work
• Joy in bringing people together and building relationships
• Sensitivity to different life realities, cultural backgrounds, and social inequalities
• An open and appreciative attitude as well as the ability to meet people at eye level
• Independent, structured, and reliable way of working with strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, initiative, and enjoyment of working with different people and organizations
• Good German and French skills; further language skills are an advantage
• Ideally experience in accompanying volunteers, moderating groups

Your attitude is particularly important to us: You meet people with openness and respect, recognize their individual strengths, and understand integration as a mutual process in which all participants can learn from and benefit from each other.

Please send your complete application documents by November 15, 2026, at the latest to: info@vereinfair.ch.

We look forward to your application.

Questions about the position will be answered by Cyril Romann / Michèle Graf at info@vereinfair.ch

People with their own flight or migration history are expressly welcome and are particularly encouraged to apply due to the existing team composition.

Biel/Bienne

Fixed-term employment

5-10 years

CHF70'000 - 90'000 CHF

Published on 19.10.2026