Programme Manager – Partnership Building

Programme Manager – Partnership Building

60%-80%, Zurich, fixed-term

ETH for Development (ETH4D) is an ETH-wide initiative to develop innovations that address global development challenges and to educate future leaders in sustainable development. Building on the success of the MA Programme with Ashesi University, we are now looking to expand our educational partnerships and collaborations.

Job description

The Programme Manager will support the ETH4D Executive Office and Programme Directorate with setting up new educational partnerships with African Universities and ETH Zurich. The contract duration is 1 year with the possibility of extension linked to funding and prorgamme success. Tasks and responsibilities include:

• Developing concepts and proposals for partnership programs
• Partnership building including travelling to various African countries for 1-2 weeks several times per year.
• Coordinating activities with academics and institutes at ETH and other European and African universities
• Fundraising, financial management and reporting
• Organising events for donors and project partners

Profile

The ideal candidate fulfils the following requirements:

• MA, MSc or PhD degree;
• Strong ability to communicate in English (oral and written); additional languages such as French or Swahili are a plus;
• Outstanding intercultural communication skills, and ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team; ability to reflect on one's own biases, assumptions and stereotypes;
• Experience in managing projects including financial management and working with various stakeholders;
• Dedication to detail, open-minded, kind, excited to learn new things and to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team;
• Experience in the field of international development and/ or work experience in an African country is a strong plus.

Workplace

Workplace

We offer

We offer you a wide range of tasks and responsibilities in a fast paced and dynamic team. You will work closely with the ETH4D Executive Office and the Executive Director as well as the Programme Directorate consisting of three ETH Professors.

We value diversity

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Motivation Letter of no more than 2 pages which (1) describes your motivation to apply, (2) presents why you believe your prior academic and professional experience makes you an ideal fit for this positiion and (3) what you would like to contribute and learn in this role.
• Detailed CV (max 2 pages)
• University Transcripts of most recent degree
• At least one academic and one non-academic recommendation letter
• Name, phone number, and email address of two references and your relationship to them

The starting date can be immediately and applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but applications should be submitted by 7 July 2024 at the latest.

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about ETH for Development can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Adina Rom E-Mail schreiben (no applications).

For recruitment services the GTC of ETH Zurich apply.

About ETH Zürich

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Motivation Letter of no more than 2 pages which (1) describes your motivation to apply, (2) presents why you believe your prior academic and professional experience makes you an ideal fit for this positiion and (3) what you would like to contribute and learn in this role.
• Detailed CV (max 2 pages)
• University Transcripts of most recent degree
• At least one academic and one non-academic recommendation letter
• Name, phone number, and email address of two references and your relationship to them

The starting date can be immediately and applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but applications should be submitted by 7 July 2024 at the latest.

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about ETH for Development can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Adina Rom E-Mail schreiben (no applications).

For recruitment services the GTC of ETH Zurich apply.