Ecublens based position. Home office is possible on certain days. Swiss or eligible EU citizens, or those with a valid work permit for Switzerland, can apply.
Date de début / Type de contrat
As soon as possible. Full-time open-ended contract.
Role Overview
In collaboration with the institutional Philanthropy Team, develop Medair’s presence in Switzerland by raising funds with foundations and governmental institutions. Increasing the organisation visibility within Philanthropy in Switzerland.
Responsible for strengthening partnerships with active foundations and municipalities in French-speaking Switzerland that will significantly contribute to our annual fundraising target. Develop high-quality proposals and reports.
Our Culture
Key Activity Areas
Fundraising with Foundations & Governmental institutions
Manage a portfolio of foundations, municipalities and cantons, identify potential projects and submit proposals and reports in a timely manner as per solicitation plan
Maintain personal contact with representatives of foundations and board members and build positive and sustainable relationships (via Email, phone, letters, meetings, field trips,…)
Coordinate internally with International Programs, Finance and the field locations to identify projects adapted to partners’ requirements
Keep up to date information and plan donor journeys using Salesforce (CRM)
Copywriting
Write appropriate and qualitative funding proposals and reports (mainly French but also English)
Coordinate internally with International Programs, Finance and the field locations to get the necessary information and resources.
Create communication material such as writing project summaries, letters and presentations.
Plan and coordinate internally with the institutional philanthropy team, the development of new proposals and reports. And keep the shared library of proposals up to date to enable access to other teams.
Other
Increase brand awareness and seek proactively opportunities to position Medair within the targeted audiences. Participate in networking.
Participate in the revenue forecasting for institutional philanthropy in Romandie
Monitor philanthropy and fundraising trends and share knowledge
Contribute to the fundraising and organisational strategy development
Plan, track and analyse personal targets and results, and report to team leader and manager
Team Spiritual Life
Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.
Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings. Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement.
Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair’s international prayer network.
This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Advertised on Jobup as well.
Qualifications
Educated to degree level
International Relations, Business Development and/or Sales, Communication, Account Management
Excellent French, spoken and written
Excellent working knowledge of the English language (speaking and writing).
Minimum of 3 years’ demonstrable professional success in the area of fundraising, sales, relationships or communication.
Experience and understanding of project management
Overseas experience in a humanitarian/development setting is a plus
Advanced user of MS Office
Desirable: Experience in CRM / sales management software
Excellent written communication skills incl. translation from English into French
Ability to bring complex information in a simple way to the point without losing essential content
Rigorous and organised
Analytical skills and ability to identify potential of projects and audiences
Strategic thinking
Networking skills
People-oriented and good relational skills
Goal, output and performance-oriented
Perseverance and long-term perspective
Self-starter and proactive
Collaborative team player
All new deploying international staff to Medair’s country programmes (and other roles which require field travel) should be fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved COVID vaccine, supported with a COVID vaccination certificate as evidence.
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