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Medair is a humanitarian organisation inspired by Christian faith to relieve human suffering in some of the world’s most remote and devastated places. We bring relief and recovery to people in crisis, regardless of race, creed or nationality. As signatories of the Red Cross Code of Conduct, we believe that aid should be given to everyone who is in need, regardless of political, social or religious viewpoint. We save lives in emergencies and then stay to help people recover from crisis with dignity—working side by side with communities to leave a lasting impact. We provide a range of emergency relief and recovery services: health care and nutrition; safe water, sanitation, and hygiene; shelter and infrastructure.
Role & Responsibilities
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.
Project Overview
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.
Workplace & Working conditions
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.
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
As soon as possible. Full-time open-ended contract.
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.
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).
Experience
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
b) Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.