Jobs & Internship

CIPRA offers interested and motivated individuals a varied work experience and a thorough insight into the multifaceted work of an internationally active NGO.
© Julian Konrad

Senior Project manager

Profile

You have several years of experience as a project manager in the NGO sector, with a proven track record in acquiring projects and funding outside of EU funding. 
You possess strong financial and project controlling skills. You can rely on an existing network with relevant contacts. You are a team player, take responsibility, are reliable, and work independently, able to set priorities and maintain an overview even in hectic situations.
Additionally, you have a strong cultural competence in the Alpine region and are willing to travel and be flexible. You are fluent in German (working language) and also speak one or more main Alpine languages such as Italian, French, and Slovenian.

Tasks

Your responsibilities include:
Independent acquisition, development, and management of projects; Strategic project implementation, including financial planning and budget responsibility;
Fundraising; Building and maintaining networks with authorities, ministries, and relevant stakeholders, as well as project partners in all Alpine countries and beyond; Integrating sustainability aspects into all project phases;
Travel activities within the scope of the projects.

We offer

A responsible and diverse role in a dynamic and committed team, creative freedom in the development and implementation of projects, collaboration with relevant stakeholders, opportunities for professional development, attractive terms of employment and salary, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Application & Information

The workplace is Schaan in the Principality of Liechtenstein. Start date: from September 2026, fixed-term for 2 years with the possibility of extension/permanent employment.
Please send your digital application in German by email to: bewerbung@cipra.org by July 31, 2026, addressed to CIPRA International, Magdalena Holzer, Deputy Executive Director, Kirchstrasse 5, 9494 Schaan.
Interviews are expected to take place in August 2026.

Internship

CIPRA International is looking for an intern for a minimum of six months for its headquarters in Schaan, Liechtenstein.

Tasks

  • Support in communication: Collaboration on the alpMedia newsletter and various CIPRA publications, coordination of translations, layout work, research and writing of articles, contact with authors and translators, printing support, etc.; management of social media channels and collaboration on the CIPRA podcast.
  • Support for ongoing projects (e.g. YOALIN, H2Opportunities, Alpine Changemaker Network, etc.) and services (Alpine Town of the Year and Via Alpina offices): communication with partners from all Alpine countries, research work, organisation of events and meetings, preparation of documentation and reports, etc.
  • Office and secretarial work, minute-taking, correspondence, responding to enquiries, copying documents, etc.

Requirements

  • Graduate in natural sciences, communication, social sciences or natural sciences
  • Interest in the work of an NGO and in sustainable development issues
  • Enjoy working in a team and contributing ideas
  • Very good knowledge of German (working language at CI)
  • Very good knowledge of English, good knowledge of one or more of the following Alpine languages is an advantage: French, Italian, Slovenian. Language skills will be tested during a possible interview and must be indicated in the application in accordance with the European Framework of Reference for Languages
  • Writing skills and experience in communication are an advantage
  • Thorough knowledge of common programmes such as MS Office.

Working conditions

Duration: 6 months, a significantly shorter duration is not possible.
Workload: 90-100% (100% corresponds to 40 hours per week).
Salary: CHF 2,250 gross per month (deductions are modest in Liechtenstein, approximately 10%).
Place of work: Schaan
Start date: 1 September 2026, place of work: Schaan, application deadline: 10 July 2026

Application & information

Please send your digital application with a cover letter and CV in German to bewerbung@cipra.org by 10 July 2026. Please reserve the dates for a possible interview on 21 or 22 July 2026.

European Solidarity Corps

Since 2016 CIPRA International has been inviting young people to work with us for 12 months as part of the  "European Solidarity Corps" (EU programme Erasmus+ YOUTH IN ACTION). Find out more here!