Jobs
Geneva's job market reflects the city's economic structure: international organisations (the UN system, WHO, WTO, ILO, IOM and dozens of others) employ tens of thousands of staff in the canton, alongside global commodity trading houses, private banks, pharmaceutical groups, the luxury watch industry, and a dense layer of advisory and professional services. The unemployment rate in Geneva typically sits among the higher in Switzerland in absolute terms — though…
MMV MEDICINES FOR MALARIA VENTURE
MMV MEDICINES FOR MALARIA VENTURE MMV, Medicines for Malaria Venture, is a non-profit organisation based in Cointrin, near Geneva. Founded more than twenty-five years ago in response to antimalarial resistance, it is dedicated to developing affordable and effective medicines against malaria.
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SIGMA Advisor SA is a consulting company established in Plan-les-Ouates, specialised in technology and digital transformation domains. It accompanies enterprises in their innovation and technological optimisation projects.
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Manpower accompanies you in your searches. Our profession consists of finding with you the job that best corresponds to your professional experience, your wishes and your ambition.
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Manpower accompanies you at every stage of your job search. Whether you are seeking a permanent or temporary position, we are here to help you find the opportunity that perfectly corresponds to your professional experience, your aspirations and your career ambitions.
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MSE Personnel Service Geneva — Recruitment Specialising in Watchmaking MSE Personnel Service is a recruitment agency based in Geneva, specialising in the watchmaking sector for more than 15 years.
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Jobs and employment in Geneva
Geneva's job market reflects the city's economic structure: international organisations (the UN system, WHO, WTO, ILO, IOM and dozens of others) employ tens of thousands of staff in the canton, alongside global commodity trading houses, private banks, pharmaceutical groups, the luxury watch industry, and a dense layer of advisory and professional services. The unemployment rate in Geneva typically sits among the higher in Switzerland in absolute terms — though still low by European standards.
For job seekers, the practical landscape divides between formal recruitment channels (corporate websites, executive search firms for senior roles, the UN system's Inspira platform, and specialist recruiters for finance, commodities, and pharma) and the substantial role of networking — particularly for senior and cross-functional positions. Working in Switzerland generally requires a residence permit corresponding to the role; for non-EU nationals, employer sponsorship through the quota system is the usual route.
This section covers employment and career resources, recruitment agencies, and job-search platforms relevant to the Geneva market.