Executive Director
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Switzerland, Geneva, Geneva
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Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
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Date of last update: 2026-05-13 (Expiry date: 2026-06-05)
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ClimateWorks Association of Switzerland (CWAS) is a newly established Swiss association devoted to combatting the climate crisis and mitigating its deleterious effects by analyzing climate programs to assess their actual and potential impact, encouraging collaboration by convening leaders in the field, and funding those programs and collaborations through grantmaking. CWAS is being created to provide a flexible, Switzerland-based philanthropic platform that can support high-impact climate work internationally and help enable efficient, compliant funding flows across regions, particularly in Europe, Asia, and Africa. CWAS partners closely with and complements the work of its U.S.-based affiliate ClimateWorks Foundation and advances climate progress by providing philanthropic support for programs that will have the greatest impact throughout the world.
Position Summary
The Executive Director will serve as the founding operational leader responsible for advancing ClimateWorks Association of Switzerland's mission by developing and overseeing strong financial, operational and grantmaking stewardship. Reporting directly to the Board, and acting within the authority delegated by the Board, the Executive Director will play a critical role in shaping the organization's operations and laying the foundation for lasting impact and sustainability.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of compliant stewardship of philanthropic resources in a grantmaking environment. Global philanthropic experience and a background in building solutions-oriented processes are more important than experience specifically on climate. This is a full-time position based in Switzerland, with regular presence in Geneva expected.
Operations & Organizational Management
Turn complex needs into clear, practical operational solutions, enabling stakeholders to understand roles, tradeoffs, risks, and implementation considerations so they can make confident, well-aligned decisions.
Build compliant, efficient systems for delivering the work of the Association as a newly-formed Swiss entity.
Foster accountability by establishing clear operating frameworks, working with external providers and advisors where specialist support is required.
Provide counsel and support to the CWAS Board of Directors on governance, decision-making processes and organizational priorities.
Financial Oversight
- Ensure compliance with funding requirements and maintain transparent, accountable stewardship of philanthropic resources.
- Steward existing financial relationships with funding partners with a focus on trust, alignment and transparency; this is not primarily a fundraising-focused role.
- Demonstrate exemplary trustworthiness and a high degree of prudence and effectiveness in the stewardship of philanthropic funding.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, audit processes and responsible allocation of funds in line with organizational priorities and partner commitments.
Programs & Impact
- Support CWAS's role as a trusted and collaborative partner within the global climate ecosystem - ensuring strong alignment and coordination with peer organizations, funders, and field actors.
- Facilitate strategic alignment of CWAS priorities with the Board of Directors, ClimateWorks Foundation and key partners, while preserving CWAS's independent governance.
- Build and oversee grantmaking processes, including Donor Advised Funds and regranting structures, in alignment with the organization's mission and strategic priorities.
- Track sector and regulatory developments and guide organizational evolution to support CWAS's continued effectiveness, responsiveness, and alignment with partners.
- Work with legal, financial and compliance advisors to manage due diligence, risk and multi-jurisdictional grantmaking considerations.
- Synthesize and share insights, where appropriate, to support shared learning and more effective collaboration across partners and the broader field.
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Vacancies: 1
Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
80-100% / 100%Will manage other people: Yes
Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Macro-area: Multiple
Level of experience: Executive Level
Area of work Definition: External Relations, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
Area of work: Environment, Disaster Risk Management DRM, Energy and Resource Efficiency
Area of work: Leadership and Management
Type of organisation: Foundations and Private Sector
Skills required
Qualifications
- Master's degree in public policy, nonprofit management, business, law, finance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience, including in senior roles focused on philanthropic grantmaking, nonprofit operations, or global and multi-country projects and partnerships.
- Experience working with Donor Advised Funds, regranting structures or comparable philanthropic funding mechanisms.
- Demonstrated expertise in building strong partnerships and engaging with Board members and senior stakeholders in non-profit settings.
- Experience overseeing the set-up of operational infrastructure for a new organization, including legal, financial, compliance, and HR systems.
Skills
- Excellent financial literacy and experience with grant cycles and donor compliance.
- Operates effectively at both tactical and strategic levels, advancing key priorities, while ensuring alignment with mission, values, and organizational mandate.
- Skilled at navigating and shaping complex or non-traditional philanthropic engagements, either independently or in close collaboration with subject-matter specialists.
- Strong cross-cultural and international communication skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to build lean, effective teams and manage external providers, advisors and consultants.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- English proficiency required; French is a strong asset.
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Recruitment mandate: cinfo has been mandated to support ClimateWorks Association of Switzerland with the recruitment for this position.
Applications: Please apply using the apply button below. If this advertisement is published on another platform, please apply via the corresponding advertisement on cinfoPoste. Please refrain from sending applications by email.
Application documents: At this stage, candidates are asked to submit a letter of motivation and a detailed CV. Further documentation, such as work certificates and diplomas, may be requested at a later stage.
Eligibility: As the position is based in Switzerland and requires a valid Swiss work permit, only candidates with European/Schengen nationality or an existing Swiss work permit can be considered.
Application deadline: 5 June 2026.
Recruitment process: All candidates will receive an update on the status of their application during calendar week 25. Candidates selected for the longlist will be invited to pre-screening calls, which are scheduled to take place between 17 and 23 June 2026. First interviews are expected to take place on 6, 7 and/or 8 July 2026. The timing of second interviews and final steps will be confirmed at a later stage. The recruitment process is expected to be finalised by the end of July 2026.
As we carefully review all applications, we kindly ask candidates not to contact us regarding the status of their application before the end of calendar week 25. All candidates will receive an update from us in due course.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Questions: Questions about the recruitment process may be addressed to Caroline Johnigk via recruitment@cinfo.ch.
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Data collection and analysis
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- Experience in pharmacy management
- Experience in developing countries
- Experience with MSF as Pharmaco
- Experience in management
- Experience in emergencies management
- Available for frequent travels.
Languages
- Fluent French
- Fluent English
Terms of employment
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- Practical working conditions in the field are in accordance with the MSF OCG volunteer manual.
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We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.
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The frame for medical support inside OCG, leading to further emphasize the role of the Operations Department in the following key areas:
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Towards the coordination and the cell:
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- Advises the Medical Coordinator in terms of needs assessments and analysis of medical data gathered during exploratory missions
- He/she checks the coherence between medical resources and medico-operational objectives
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- Supervises the Medical Coordinator in terms of adequate monitoring of field pharmacy management (and kit management), the proper implementation of national staff health policies and the respect of medical supply rules.
- Participates in the process of approving a project through the consolidation of project documents (PoA, project committee, definition of objectives and indicators, adequate means and resources, logical framework and realistic timeframes).
- He/she follows-up the monitoring of the medical activities and provides medical follow-up for projects through systematic analysis, feedback on sitreps, quarterly and annual reports and regular project visits.
- Supervises field analysis of the epidemiological context of the countries under his/her charge.
- Participates in the capitalising of field experiences and technical support needs (lessons learned), identifying the obstacles to good medical practices in the projects and promotes or puts forward proposals for innovative technical tools in order to facilitate medical work.
Answering to Medico-Operational needs
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· Provides direct technical support and guidance to the Medical Coordinator regarding all aspects of his/her function, through advice, coaching and transfer of knowledge and skills.
· Ensure medical solutions (protocols, minimum standards, best practices, guidelines, innovative tools, etc.) are properly implemented in the field.
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· Creates space for the matching of medical recommendations to operational reality, monitoring the integration of medical policies depending on the context and guides the Medical Coordinator in developing the resulting strategies.
Towards the collaborative platforms and the Medical Department
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Your profile
Education
· Medical doctor (preferred) or nurse
· Medical or paramedical degree
· Diploma in Tropical Medicine or Public/International Health/Epidemiology is an asset
Experience
· 3 – 5 years professional experience in developing countries
· A diversity of MSF experience, possibly as a Medical Coordinator or similar medical managerial position in another health organization
· Knowledge of recent developments in the field of humanitarian relief, international public health and tropical medicine.
· Experience with field research in resource poor settings is an asset
· Proven affinity with advocacy
Languages
· Fluent in English and French
· A 3rd language is an advantage
Knowledge
· Strong knowledge of Excel
· Knowledge of HAY methodology is an asset
· Knowledge of HR information systems such as Homere or similar HRIS
Personal Competencies
· Understanding of medical humanitarian work with regards to the medical-technical and the political dimensions.
· Ability to analyse medical and structural issues.
· Program management and project design & monitoring
Personal Qualities:
· Team management and cooperation
· Strategic vision
· Problem solving and service oriented
· Results and quality oriented
· Planning and organizing, ability to solve complex organizational issues.
· Good analytical and synthesis skills
· Strong interpersonal skills, team spirit, networking and communication and information sharing skills
· Ability to travel
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· Contract duration: 3 years (renewable once)
· Working place: Geneva, Switzerland
· Ideal start date: July 1st, 2026
· Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 110'652.- to CHF 126'228.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)
· Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.
· Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.
· Relocation support available for eligible candidates.
How to apply
Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines:
- CV (maximum 2 pages)
- Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
- Documents must be submitted in either English or French.
The application deadline is May 31st, 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.
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Join MSF OCG as a Compensation & Benefits Advisor!
We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.
Below, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for.
Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF
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At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.
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We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.
Context & mission
Contribute to design and implement the MSF Global Reward System for all employee groups, while identifying and proposing improvements to ensure it aligns with the organization's needs, strategic objectives and long-term vision.
As part of a newly established Compensation and benefits and HR Policies unit with the global workforce approach at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), this position involves monitoring policy effectiveness, analysing data to inform decisions, and contributing to the design and improvement of reward systems. The position provides expert advice to HR and operational stakeholders, supports annual planning and budgeting, and strengthens HR capacity through training and engagement. The role also represents the Operational Centre of MSF Switzerland in global policy discussions, contributing to intersectional alignment and staying current with market trends.
Tasks & Responsibilities
· Support and monitor local implementation of reward policies in program countries and HQs
· Monitor and evaluate policy implementation, propose improvements, and use data analysis to inform decisions. Find innovative solutions to complex problems.
· Contribute to the design and adaptation of rewards systems, ensuring coherence and alignment with other MSF Operational Centres while also adapting to local contexts and needs. Communicate changes effectively and coherently.
· Support MSF's Rewards strategy through data analysis, scenario planning.
· Ensure multiannual planning of implementation of new measures and budget to give best visibility, when possible, while also remaining agile to adapt to changing contexts.
· Provide proactive advice to HR and operational stakeholders, identify risks and opportunities that will come from implementing a HR change (legal, social & financial).
· Deliver briefings and trainings to strengthen HR capacity and participating at work related events.
· Advise and propose solutions to global rewards policies, representing your Operational Centre at intersectional level.
· Stay up to date with new trends and market practices within the field of expertise to support strategic rewards decisions.
· Contribute to any other cross-functional projects as requested by the Unit Manager
Your profile
Education
· Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or similar
Experience
· 3-5 years relevant experience in Rewards; remuneration analysis, HR policy development, function grid management
· MSF or another INGO field experience is an asset
Languages
· Fluent in English and French
Knowledge
· Strong knowledge of Excel
· Knowledge of HAY methodology is an asset
· Knowledge of HR information systems such as Homere or similar HRIS
Competencies
· Analytical Thinking
· Behavioural Flexibility
· Teamwork and Cooperation
· Planning and organization
· Cross-cultural Awareness.
Terms of employment
· Full-time position 100% (40h/week)
· Open-ended contract
· Working place: Geneva, Switzerland
· Ideal start date: July 1st, 2026
· Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 94'440.- to CHF 108'348.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)
· Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.
· Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.
· Relocation support available for eligible candidates.
How to apply
Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines:
- CV (maximum 2 pages)
- Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
- Documents must be submitted in either English or French.
The application deadline is May 31st, 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.
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Geneva, Geneva - médecins sans frontières suisse
Join MSF OCG as a Senior Researcher!
We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.
Below, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for.
Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF
Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?
At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.
We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don't fulfil every listed qualification.
We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.
Context & mission
Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).
The "Unité de Réflexion sur les Enjeux et Pratiques Humanitaires" (UREPH) is an internal research and reflection group of MSF OCG in charge of analyzing key humanitarian issues met in the field, stakeholder policies and their consequences on vulnerable populations, as well as critically reflecting on our internal practices of assistance and their limits. It regularly publishes external and internal papers to this effect, represents MSF in conferences or workshops, organizes events to disseminate findings and stimulate awareness, debate and change. The UREPH also supports operational teams to foster better understanding of their environment and help them respond to the most acute challenges and dilemmas they meet in the field. Prominent themes of research include, among others, humanitarian and medical ethics, forced displacement, safety and security of humanitarian staff, Sexual and gender based violence against women.
It stimulates an internal culture of debate, critical thinking and exchange, and contributes to the public positioning of MSF OCG by being part of a platform reviewing the most important advocacy challenges and initiatives, and by participating to key decision-making in this area.
The UREPH is led by a Head of Unit acting part-time as one of the senior researchers.
The Senior researcher is responsible for leading, developing and capitalizing research according to the UREPH's work program and annual plan. He/She represents MSF-CH in various foras regarding the research topics under his/her responsibility and makes himself/herself available to carry out field assignments and visits and other functions within the conduct of his/her research/reflection work.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Project Develop in collaboration with the Head of UREPH the strategic plan of the unit
Participate in the identification and formulation of research issues and parallel debate
- Produce and publish research articles, through academic journals or newspapers Study design and formulation of methodology
- Field collection of specific data as needed
- Collection of bibliography
- Article writing (as main contributing author)
- Article submission and editorial correspondance
- Article finalisation according to peer reviews
- Article publication
Present research results in internal (MSF) and external meetings, and lead/contribute to associated or ensuing debate
- Submission of abstracts
- Participation in conferences or other meetings relevant to research topics.
Contribute to building partnerships between MSF and humanitarian organizations, academic institutions, and think tanks
- Representation of UREPH in external meetings, workshops or consultations
- Lectures on history / contemporary humanitarian action, epidemiology history, or related topics.
Other
- Adapts research priorities to operational requests as necessary
- Liaise with other MSF sections on themes of common interests
- Stimulate critical thinking on these issues and push forward the development and improvement of adequate responses to these challenges
- Active participation in international discussions on research issues
- Fait emerger de nouvelles thématiques de recherches en lien avec les objectifs de l'organisation et l'actualité
- Represent OCG in various forums if needed
- With the Head of UREPH manage short-term researchers/experts or interns on specific research issues.
Your profile
Education
- PhD or Masters degree in social sciences (history, political science, global studies, international relations)
- Health background is a bonus.
Experience
- Experience in research in low- and middle-income countries
- 10 years of operational experience in the field and HQ with MSF
- Experience and ability to build and animate a network of resources
- Academic experience (peer review publications, academic articles...)
- Management experience.
Languages
- Fluency in English and French (written and spoken) are mandatory.
Skills/ Technical competencies
- Ability to write reports and peer-review publications
- Ability to represent and to animate teams
- Ability to understand and deal with institutional issues
- Ability to understand operational and humanitarian stakes
- Flexibility to redirect work priorities when required for operational reasons.
Personal qualities
- Team spirit while able to work autonomously
- Organized and structured way of working.
Terms of employment
- Full-time position 100% (40h/week)
- Open-ended contract
- Working place: Geneva, Switzerland
- Ideal start date: September 1st, 2026
- Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 110'652.- to CHF 126'228.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)
- Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.
- Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.
- Relocation support available for eligible candidates.
How to apply
Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines:
- CV (maximum 2 pages)
- Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
- Documents must be submitted in either English or French.
The application deadline is May 25th, 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that we do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies.
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