Head of Programmes 80-100% (f/m/d)

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Expert in the topic of ‘Wealth Inequality’:

• Proven and credible experience in the topic of wealth inequality, ie knows, can explain and present different theories, measurement systems (Gini, Palma Ratio, etc.) and research models (M. Norton, T. Piketty, J. Stiglitz, etc.) related to the topic of Inequality and in particular of Wealth Inequality

• Understands and deepens approach with which Julius Baer Foundation (JBF) wants to contribute to decrease the gap between different socio-economic classes in specific industries or countries

• Identifies, visits and develops new Wealth Inequality (WI) proposals and ensures that the projects become role models for a sector, a region or a specific group of people

• Represents JBF on Wealth Inequality think tanks, platforms and conferences

Programme Management:

• Manages, together with small team, JBF’s Wealth Inequality partners and projects

• Runs calls for proposals, due diligence, evaluation and monitoring of all projects

• Develops all grant agreements, including milestones and KPIs

• Oversees impact measurement and external evaluations

Client and Donor Engagement:

• Initiate and manage relationships with client and other donors to the Foundation to develop funding and knowledge partnerships

• Collaborate closely with client advisors, wealth planners and other BJB functions to effectively engage clients in philanthropy and the topic of wealth inequality

• Represent the Foundation at client events

Representation and Communication:

• Represent the Foundation in Bank and industry events, including panels, conferences and industry bodies

• Develop thought leadership and initiatives to increase impact of JBF

• Lead and participate in communications activities

• Contribute to growing the industry profile and visibility of the JBF

Leadership and Management:

• Deputize for CEO internally and externally

• Support in leading Foundation from a strategy, governance and board perspective

• Regular engagement with board members, ExB members, market heads, senior leaders of the bank

• Manage small team including all budgetary and HR issues

YOUR PROFILE

• Holds a Master's or PhD in one of the following areas: Economics, Sociology, International Development or Development Studies

• Experience at a research institution, foundation or NGO on the topic of Wealth Inequality or a closely related topic

• Previous experience in a corporate environment preferred

• Has a strong ambition to position topic of ‘Wealth Inequality’ in a Private Bank

• Experience managing international grant programmes and partnerships

• Experience engaging HNWIs and/or donors

• Good knowledge about and a broad network in the research, international development or civil society community

• Able to translate complex (research) facts into compelling language 

• Team leadership experience

• Writes and speaks (near)native English. Other languages, especially German, Spanish and/or Portuguese are an advantage

• Lived or significant professional experience in a country affected by wealth inequality

• Is willing to travel to international project locations, conferences and Julius Baer offices

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