Services for NGOs
The CAGI assists international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) established or wishing to set up in the Geneva region.
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Hiring assistance
The employment subsidies offered by the State of Geneva Cantonal Employment Office (OCE) allow NGOs to reduce their salary costs, if they offer candidates the opportunity to adapt their qualifications to the needs of the structure.
Principle of the AIT : the unemployment insurance participates in financing the candidate’s salary during the first months, at an average rate of 40% (degressive coverage). This participation can last up to 6 months, or even 12 months in certain cases. The conditions are indeed more advantageous when recruiting people aged 50 and over.
In return, the NGO commits to train the candidate in order to enhance his/her efficiency and autonomy in the workplace – in addition to the usual training provided to any new employee.
The principle is the same as for the AIT, but the purpose of this allowance is to promote the reintegration of people who have exhausted their right to unemployment benefits.
In this case, the State’s contribution amounts to an average of 50% of the gross salary. It is paid on a for a maximum of 12 months (for those under 55) and 24 months (for those aged 55 and over) at a decreasing rate.
Their objective is twofold:
- long-term reintegration of people who have exhausted their rights to unemployment benefits and whose chances of finding a job are lower,
- supporting the activities of non-profit organizations in the canton (associations, foundations, cooperatives, NGOs).
Contact the OCE service in charge of EdS for more information.
If you have one or more vacancies to fill, there are two ways to advertise them free of charge:
- to the employers’ department of the OCE by email at se@etat.ge.ch,
- by publishing them on the job-room.ch platform.
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Contact
By appointment only: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. / 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
La Pastorale: Route de Ferney 106, 1202 Genève
Access by public transports (TPG): Line 5: stop Intercontinental; lines 8, 20, 22, 60: arrêt Appia. No parking on site.
Founded by the Swiss Confederation and the Republic and Canton of Geneva, the International Geneva Welcome Centre is the single entry point for the support and integration of employees of International Geneva and their families, NGOs and visiting delegates.