FDFA, How-to [note](https://www.collaboration.eda.admin.ch/en/Documents/Entlöhnung-Lokalpersonal_EN.pdf): Remuneration of FDFA local personnel incl. alignment within integrated and yet to be integrated representations, 8.2015.
The role of NPO (national programme officer), for example, is central to the work of the SDC offices. Among other duties, these staff members manage projects themselves, provide input in dialogue with donors and partners, and help to create and implement cooperation strategy.