For our Global Cooperation (GC) division at the head office in Zurich, we are looking for an experienced, strategically minded and inspiring leader to take up this key position as soon as possible or by agreement: Head of Global Cooperation (80–100%) Your main responsibilities:Member of the Executive BoardIn this role you carry overall responsibility for HEKS/EPER's international work – strategically, operationally, financially and in terms of leadership. Together with your Deputy, you lead the division across its working domains (development cooperation, humanitarian aid, church cooperation, and development policy), position HEKS/EPER in the international arena and shape our international programme in line with our overall strategy.Leadership, culture and organisational steeringProvide strategic leadership to the Global Cooperation division, ensuring organizational effectiveness, long-term impact and alignment with HEKS/EPER's overall strategy as member of the Executive Board Lead the division in close cooperation with the Deputy Head of Global Cooperation, being accountable for strategic leadership, organisational performance and strategic development and alignmentLead, develop and recruit Heads of Programmes and Team Leaders, in close partnership with HR, promoting a professional, caring and participative leadership cultureLead change management processes, ensure agility and proactively steer the division through shifting disruptive political, societal, funding and security contextsStrengthen collaboration within and across divisions as well as partners on local, national and international levelProgramme managementForward- thinking strategic development and implementation of the HEKS/EPER international programme in its complementary working domainsResponsibility for the compliance of all programmes and processes with HEKS/EPER standards, and for efficient instruments as well as implementation and governance structuresRepresentation, networking and fundraisingRepresentation to institutional donors, including the SDC, and membership in relevant national and international executive networks (Alliance Sud, ACT Alliance and others)Building and maintaining an active network of strategic and consortium partners at executive levelExpanding the donor base of Global Cooperation through proactive engagement and relationship buildingFinancesSound and sustainable financial management of the division: budgeting, financial planning, controlling, compliance and maximizing cost recoveryEnsuring adequate financial risk management and compliance processesHuman Resources, security and safeguardingLeading and recruiting of Team leaders and HeadsOverall responsibility for HEKS/EPER's security policies, processes and instruments, and leading or participating in crisis management task forcesOverall responsibility for division-specific HR instruments and compliance with HEKS/EPER's HR and safeguarding standardsPublic communication and advocacyPositioning HEKS/EPER in the public discourse and the global context, ensuring appropriate and coordinated advocacyShaping the international public profile of Global Cooperation in collaboration with the Communications divisionTo be successful you bring:A relevant university degree at Master's level or equivalent experience, including having lived and worked 3-5 years in (highly) fragile program areasAt least 10 years' experience at senior management level in international cooperation, ideally with experience in the domains of humanitarian aid, development cooperation, development policy, church cooperation, and/or impact investmentProven experience in leading motivated, results-driven, diverse and intercultural teamsProven experience in responsibility for multi-million budgets in complex international environmentsTrack record in the successful acquisition and implementation of internationally funded projects, and in building networks of partners and donorsProven experience in crisis, security and incident managementStrategic, visionary thinking, excellent analytical and conceptual skills, and a sound command of business administration instrumentsExcellent communication, representation and intercultural skills, combined with strategic vision, resilience, integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative, value-based leadership styleDiplomatic experiences e.g. in multilateral settings, negotiations Availability for frequent international travel, at times at short noticeExcellent command of English and German and/or French; additional languages are an assetWillingness to identify with the objectives and values of HEKS/EPER, including its proximity to the Protestant ChurchWhat you can expect from us:A challenging and impactful executive leadership role at the top management level of a renowned NGO and civil society actor with national and international reachSignificant scope to shape the future of the Global Cooperation division and actively contribute to HEKS/EPER's strategic direction and organisational development as a member of the Executive BoardA highly committed, professional and diverse team, as well as a collaborative and value-driven Executive BoardModern employment conditions, including flexible working arrangements, and an attractive workplace in the heart of ZurichAre you interested?We look forward to receiving your complete application by 30th September, addressed to Karolina Frischkopf, CEO, exclusively via our online application portal. Head of Global Cooperation (80–100%)(Applications by e-mail cannot be considered.)For further information, Bernhard Kerschbaum, current Head of GC Division is happy to answer your questions on +41 44 360 88 63 or bernhard.kerschbaum@heks.chFor further information about HEKS/EPER, please consult our website https://en.heks.ch/.
