Lindt & Sprüngli (International) AG | Online since: 02/27/2026
Reference number: 6996
The Lindt Cocoa Foundation, established in 2013, supports projects that improve the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and their communities, as well as applied research initiatives that address key challenges in cocoa production. In 2025, the Foundation launched a new strategy and a comprehensive MEL Framework that guides our monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting efforts across all project countries, especially Ghana, Madagascar, and Peru.
Location: Kilchberg, Zürich
Start Date: 1st of July 2026, or per agreement
The Lindt Cocoa Foundation is looking for a passionate, impact-driven professional who is dedicated to sustainable development in the Global South, ideally with a strong interest in the cocoa sector. As a MEL & communications manager, you will shape the Foundation’s MEL, knowledge management and communications agenda, strengthening transparency, learning, and impact. If you excel in a dynamic small‑team environment and enjoy working with diverse international partners, you may be the right fit.
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible to ensure robust monitoring and evaluation of our projects, while driving communication and knowledge management. While the role includes both Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) and communication tasks, MEL represents the larger proportion of the work, and MEL expertise is therefore a key requirement. You will
be closely with the Deputy Managing Director and collaborate with MEL experts from partner organizations.
Your tasks include:
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
- Implement the Foundation’s MEL Framework across focus countries
- Support partners in focus countries to strengthen MEL capacities
- Participate in project design discussions to ensure MEL alignment
- Aggregate, analyze, and visualize data collected by project partners, including the use of digital and AI‑supported tools to enhance insight generation
- Ensure data quality and consistency across multiple data sources and tools
- Maintain and adapt dashboards, indicator tracking, and progress reporting, including process automation where relevant
- Coordinate data collection cycles and timelines
- Support project partners in applying MEL tools and methodologies
- Prepare impact reports and evidence‑based recommendations
- Contribute to the elaboration of the Foundation’s annual report
- Contribute to strategic learning and adaptive management processes
- Explore and apply innovative digital or AI‑supported approaches to improve data analysis, learning, and decision‑making processes
- Occasional travel to focus countries may be required
Communication & Knowledge Sharing
- Develop and implement communication strategies for internal and external audiences
- Produce engaging, high‑quality content for reports, presentations, and digital channels
- Facilitate knowledge exchange and support learning sessions
- Manage and improve knowledge‑sharing tools and systems, including the effective use of digital solutions
Your Profile
- University degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Communication or a related field
- 5+ years of professional experience in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL), ideally combined with experience in communication
- Experience with MEL tools, including Power BI, KoboToolbox, mobile data collection systems, and data visualization platforms, and an openness to AI‑enabled analytics or automation tools
- Excellent analytical, data management, and storytelling skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, Spanish, and French; German is an asset
- Experience working with NGOs, foundations, or development programs in the Global South and/or experience in the cocoa sector
- Strong interest in sustainability, rural development, agriculture, or the cocoa sector
- Hands‑on, structured, and able to work independently in a small team
- Valid Swiss work permit is required
What We Offer
- A meaningful role contributing to long‑term impact in cocoa‑growing communities
- An international, collaborative, trust‑based working environment with short decision lines and a strong commitment to continuous learning
- Option to work from home 2 days per week
- Opportunities to shape and strengthen MEL practices within a small Foundation
We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Hiring is subject to the legal requirement of holding an EU/EFTA passport or valid Swiss work permit.
This position was originally posted by Lindt Cocoa Foundation and has been curated by PurposePhil Career. To apply, please visit the original listing on the "apply" link on the side. We are not affiliated with the employer organization of this job ad or consultancy, and provide this curated listing as a service to our users.
