We are seeking a CEO who can provide strategic and operational leadership, strengthen fundraising and partnerships, and represent MAF Schweiz with credibility across the Swiss philanthropic, faith-based, institutional, and corporate landscapes, while collaborating closely with the wider MAF network internationally.
Reporting to the MAF International Chief Growth Officer and working closely with MAF's Executive Leadership Team (ELT), you will lead the MAF's Swiss Engagement Unit, including:
1. Fundraising development: Lead and develop: fundraising, donor engagement, and partnerships across individuals, churches, foundations, corporates, institutions, and public authorities.
2. Staff recruitment: Strengthen recruitment pathways for Swiss professionals serving in MAF programmes, and supervise staff attraction and recruitment within the Engagement Unit, ensuring effective identification, selection, and onboarding aligned with workforce plans and organisational needs.
3. Team leadership: Lead, support, and inspire a multidisciplinary national team and Swiss personnel serving abroad.
4. Marketing coordination: Oversee the localisation and communication of global marketing and fundraising products, ensuring relevance for Swiss audiences while maintaining alignment with MAF's global brand and messaging.
5. Brand representation: Represent MAF credibly within Swiss civil society, the humanitarian and international cooperation sector, and relevant networks.
6. Change management: Guide the Swiss organisation as part of its ongoing integration into the global structure of MAF International and the associated transformation process.
7. Compliance: Ensure compliance with Swiss legal, financial, and ethical standards (including ZEWO and Ehrenkodex).
8. Accountability: Ensure transparent and accurate financial and impact reporting to donors and stakeholders.
9. Governance and oversight: Work closely with MAF International's ELT and the Swiss Board, safeguarding organisational sustainability, accountability, and reputation.