Team Assistant Partnerships & Philanthropy (80% - 100%)

Team Assistant Partnerships & Philanthropy (80% - 100%)

Helvetas is a leading Swiss development organization. Our goal is a just world where all people live self-determined in dignity and security, use natural resources sustainably, and care for the environment.

To strengthen our Marketing and Communications team in Zurich, we are looking for a committed personality as Team Assistant Partnerships & Philanthropy (80% - 100%) starting immediately or by arrangement.

In this varied and central role, you are an important interface within the department and contribute significantly to the success of managing funding partners with your organizational, administrative, and communicative skills.

YOUR TASKS

• Event organization: planning and coordination of events as well as logistical support for team events
• Fundraising support: organization of micro mailings, research and initial contacts with foundations, formatting of project documents, reports and presentations, translations of short texts
• Administrative and organizational support: appointment coordination, meeting organization and minute-taking, invoice and expense processing, travel and material organization, mailings, acknowledgments and general team assistance
• Financial and data management: maintenance of the database (address changes, campaigns, projects), booking and rebooking control, updating project financing, statistics and evaluations
• Interface and team support: collaboration with the finance department, Helvetas USA as well as teams in Romandy and Ticino; onboarding of new colleagues; participation in cross-team tools (SharePoint and other internal company tools)

REQUIREMENTS

• Completed commercial basic training
• 3–5 years of professional experience in a comparable administrative function
• Very good German skills as well as good knowledge of French and English
• Confident handling of MS Office and experience with databases
• Organizational talent, teamwork skills and an independent, structured way of working
• Interest in development cooperation and Helvetas’ goals
• Advantage: experience and knowledge in the field of development cooperation

OUR OFFER

At Helvetas, you are part of a meaningful organization where your work makes a sustainable contribution to a fairer world. We cultivate an appreciative and collaborative culture based on trust, flexibility, and personal responsibility. You work in a professional environment that promotes integrity, empathy, and continuous learning.

We offer you a varied and responsible activity in a committed team as well as the opportunity to work in an international environment. In addition, you can expect modern workplaces in the heart of Zurich (only 5 minutes on foot from the main station) and contemporary employment conditions.

READY FOR YOUR APPLICATION?

Please submit your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, and relevant certificates) via our online portal.

If you have questions about this position, Barbara Mangold (044 368 67 93), Co-Head Project Partnerships & Philanthropy, will be happy to assist you or visit our website at www.helvetas.org.

Please note that the employment contract is based on Swiss labor law. Due to applicable permit regulations, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens, or persons with a valid Swiss work permit.

To learn more about Helvetas, our mission, and vision, visit our website: http://www.helvetas.org.