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To strengthen our Philanthropic Engagement Team, we are looking for a Philanthropy & Partnership Manager (80-100%) in Zurich, starting 1 September 2026 or by agreement. In this role, you will acquire new donors – primarily foundations – for our global projects. This position comes with a permanent contract. Key ResponsibilitiesThe role combines strategic, analytical and opera-tional responsibilities, including:Identification and outreach to new funding partners to support ongoing and planned projects and to generate unrestricted funding, with a focus on foundations, corporates, family offices and asset managersManagement and strategic development of partnerships with foundations, corporates and institutional donorsSupport of a multi-year, multinational programme portfolio, including annual planning, budget planning and impact measurementDevelopment of tailored project proposals and budgets in close collaboration with regional teamsPreparation of high-quality reports and presentations for donorsParticipation in conferences and networking eventsRequirementsResults-oriented personality with a proven track record in fundraising, primarily with institutional donorsAt least 8 years of professional experience in institutional fundraising (foundations, corporates) or in project management within development cooperationExisting networks within the Swiss foundation landscape are considered a strong assetService-oriented mindset with a strong understanding of working with foundations and private sector stakeholders, combined with a proactive and entrepreneurial approachStrong communication, negotiation and networking skillsExcellent writing skillsAbility to understand complex topics and communicate them in a clear and accessible wayProficiency in budgeting and financial analysis, as well as advanced Excel skillsHigh level of engagement, efficiency, independence and organisational skillsExperience in vocational education and training, ideally in programmes focused on labour market-oriented skills development and private sector collaboration, is an advantageExcellent written and spoken German and English; knowledge of French or Spanish is an assetDigital affinity, including AI knowledge, and strong ability to work with IT and database systems Swisscontact offers attractive working conditions in an international and multicultural context. We see our work as a joint effort in an agile organizational culture: mutual respect, trust and teamwork.We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents: letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas and references. Please apply exclusively via the online application portal.We particularly encourage women to apply. For further information please visit www.swisscontact.org