We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.
Below, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for.
Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.
We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.
Context & mission Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).
MSF Switzerland was created in 1981 and it is headquartered in Geneva. The Philanthropy Unit is one of the eight units at the Communications and Fundraising Department. The Unit’s mission is to strengthen MSF’s relationship with its private major supporters, including wealthy individuals, foundations, companies, and other philanthropic organisations.
The Philanthropy Advisor is a key member of the Philanthropy Unit, driving the retention of key partners and the expansion of the movement-wide partnership and growth of the income. S/he is responsible for managing all aspects of one or several key partnerships.
Tasks & Responsibilities Partnership management of (a) key corporate foundation partner(s):
Actively contribute to the development of the overall strategy and the annual action plan for this partnership
Manage engagement with the partner’s stakeholders (business, employees, etc.)
Ensure alignment on external communication
Facilitate engagement between the partner’s stakeholders and MSF sections
Ensure that MSF meets all contractual obligations (reporting, etc.)
Accountable for internal information management and alignment in messages
Back-up for the Head of Unit in managing grants and donations
Manage a pool of donors in the German speaking part of Switzerland:
Actively contribute to the development of the annual action plan for foundations and corporates in Switzerland
Implement the strategy for foundations and corporate fundraising in German speaking Switzerland.
Regularly analyse her/his donor pool to ensure that the donors receive the best possible relationship management according to their potential for giving
Develop and implement a donor-tailored action plan for the renewal or upgrading of contributions from current partners and for the acquisition of new ones.
Cultivation and stewardship:
Deliver the best possible experience to MSF key partners to increase their engagement.
Prepare and facilitate one to one meetings, calls, presentations and other meaningful interactions with foundations board members, corporate stakeholders or other relevant staff to reinforce our relationship with partners.
Ensure that all interim/final reports are submitted on time to partner foundations and corporates.
Solicitation:
Develop, present and defend MSF’s case for support to foundations and corporates in German speaking Switzerland.
Identify priority projects from within MSF’s medico-humanitarian projects and craft them into donor-centric offers.
Acquisition:
Develop and execute a tailored acquisition plan for a number of high-potential foundations and corporates.
Others:
Accurate maintenance of the donor’s CRM “DREAM”, ensuring coherence with the Swiss Data Protection Act.
Proactively contribute to information and knowledge sharing within the Philanthropy Unit.
Lead on or contribute to other activities upon request of his/her manager.
Your profile Education:
University degree in Business Management, Marketing, Communications, Political Science, International Relations or other relevant areas.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in similar functions.
Experience in working with MSF is a requirement.
Experience in brokering a large corporate foundation partnership is a strong asset.
Languages:
German & English.
French and Italian an asset.
Skills/ Technical competencies:
Proven writing skills (drafting and editing).
Excellent relationship management skills.
Strong client orientation.
Personal Abilities/Qualities:
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Dynamic, proactive and autonomous.
Empathetic team player.
Terms of employment Full-time position 100% (40h/week).
Open-ended contract.
Working place: Zurich, Switzerland.
Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 87’372.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid).
Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.
How to apply Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines:
CV (maximum 2 pages).
Cover letter (maximum 1 page).
Documents must be submitted in either English or German.
The application deadline is March 2nd, 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that we do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies.
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