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Pis an independent non-profit development organisation established in 1959 by representatives of the Swiss private sector and civil society. Our development work focuses on private sector-led, sustainable economic development with improved quality of life for all in developing and emerging countries. A key focus is to strengthen the skills of individuals and foster the competitiveness of businesses. /p pThe organisation is currently active in over 138 projects in 39 countries with around 1100 employees. It is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. /p pTo strengthen our Philanthropic Engagement Team, we are looking for a bPhilanthropy Partnership Manager /b in bZurich /b, starting b1 September 2026 /b or by agreement. In this role, you will acquire new donors – primarily foundations – for our global projects. This position comes with a bpermanent contract /b. /p pbKey Responsibilities /b /p pThe role combines strategic, analytical and operational responsibilities, including: /p liIdentification and outreach to new funding partners to support ongoing and planned projects and to generate unrestricted funding, with a focus on foundations, corporates, family offices and asset managers /li liManagement and strategic development of partnerships with foundations, corporates and institutional donors /li liSupport of a multi-year, multinational programme portfolio, including annual planning, budget planning and impact measurement /li liDevelopment of tailored project proposals and budgets in close collaboration with regional teams /li liPreparation of high-quality reports and presentations for donors /li liParticipation in conferences and networking events /li pbRequirements /b /p liResults-oriented personality with a proven track record in fundraising, primarily with institutional donors /li liAt least 8 years of professional experience in institutional fundraising (foundations, corporates) or in project management within development cooperation /li liExisting networks within the Swiss foundation landscape are considered a strong asset /li liService-oriented mindset with a strong understanding of working with foundations and private sector stakeholders, combined with a proactive and entrepreneurial approach /li liStrong communication, negotiation and networking skills /li liExcellent writing skills /li liAbility to understand complex topics and communicate them in a clear and accessible way /li liProficiency in budgeting and financial analysis, as well as advanced Excel skills /li liHigh level of engagement, efficiency, independence and organisational skills /li liExperience in vocational education and training, ideally in programmes focused on labour market-oriented skills development and private sector collaboration, is an advantage /li liExcellent written and spoken German and English; knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset /li liDigital affinity, including AI knowledge, and strong ability to work with IT and database systems /li pSwisscontact offers attractive working conditions in an international and multicultural context. We see our work as a joint effort in an agile organizational culture: mutual respect, trust and teamwork. /p pbWe look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents: letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas and references. Please apply exclusively . /b /p pWe particularly encourage women to apply. For further information please visit . /p
