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Young professionals agreements
The Young Professionals Agreements, signed by Switzerland with 14 non-EU/EFTA countries, allow NGOs to employ young professionals from these countries with a facilitated access to work permits. These permits – directly granted by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) – are valid for temporary contracts of up to 18 months.
Switzerland has signed Young Professionals Agreements with the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Indonesia, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Tunisia, Ukraine and the United States.
Under these agreements, young professionals can apply for a work permit in Switzerland to perfect their professional and linguistic skills. Young professionals must be between 18 and 35 years old and they must have a university degree or professional training of at least 2 years. The employment contract in Switzerland must be for a job in their field of education, and it must be with a salary as for a job starter and based on the going rate for the region and sector (CEA apply). Part-time jobs and self-employment are excluded.
Further information regarding the admission procedure as well as the official application form and a model employment contract can be found on the website of the State Secretariat for Migration.
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The CAGI Recruitment Platform displays jobs, internships and voluntary positions offered by Geneva-based NGOs as well as local contracts offered by Permanent Missions and Delegations.
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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.