About Fondation Le Grammont
Fondation Le Grammont is a Swiss charitable foundation established in 2023. It supports projects nationally and internationally within three key pillars:
- Ecosystems of oceans and rainforests
- Social inclusion
- Culture & creativity
What We Are Looking For
Fondation Le Grammont is seeking a Foundation Manager to coordinate and grow the foundation's philanthropic activities. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, operational excellence, strong communication skills, and the ability to build long-term partnerships aligned with the foundation's mission.
You will be responsible for the foundation's operations, grant processes, and external representation.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Management & Grant-making: Independently select suitable partners, conduct due diligence, and monitor ongoing initiatives. Prepare documentation, reports, and recommendations for the Foundation Board.
- Operations: Manage day-to-day operations of the foundation, including administrative, financial, and program activities. Prepare annual budgets and financial reporting.
- Strategy Development and Board Support: Refine and support the further development of the strategy across the foundation's three key pillars. Implement the foundation's strategy and prepare documentation for Foundation Board meetings.
- Stakeholder Relations: Build relationships with other funders or partner institutions and represent the foundation in external meetings, events, and networks.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Master's degree in a relevant field
- Minimum 5-10 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in a similar role within a philanthropic foundation or NGO
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, combined with a high degree of initiative and self-motivation
- Knowledge and experience in marine and ocean sciences is a plus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in German and English; basic skills in French are required
- High degree of integrity and commitment to philanthropic values.
Organisational Details
Start date: April 2026 or by agreement
Place of work is the city center of Zurich, with the option of partial home-office work. This is a newly created position. At present, the Foundation Manager will be the foundation's sole employee while being embedded within a broader team across related entities.
How to Apply
Apply online using the form below.
Kindly note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Contact Information
For any questions, please contact:
Gabriele Liautaud
liautaud@activephilanthropy.org
Zürich
Permanent position
5-10 years experience required
Master's / Diploma
Published on 24.02.2026