Philanthropy Advisor for Private Major Donors / Philanthropy Advisor for Private Major Donors

Join MSF OCG as a Philanthropy Advisor!

We are seeking 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

At MSF OCG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams with various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences collaborate to advance MSF’s social mission and improve outcomes for our patients and the communities we serve.

If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply online using the form below, even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, and abilities.

MSF does not tolerate any form 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 individuals in need, affected by disasters, or victims of armed conflict, without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, or political affiliation (MSF Charter).

MSF Operational Center Geneva (MSF OCG) is one of five operational centers supported by 24 sections and offices worldwide.

Role Overview

As a Philanthropy Advisor, you will secure and grow income from individual major donors in German-speaking Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Your responsibilities will include:

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of major donors and ensuring a high-quality experience to enhance their engagement.
• Qualifying Major Donor prospects in collaboration with the Prospect Researcher.
• Facilitating meetings, calls, and presentations with donors and their representatives.
• Establishing relationships with new potential donors, including ultra-high-net-worth individuals, to secure future support for MSF’s work.
• Collaborating with key spokespersons within MSF to deepen donor relationships with our mission.
• Preparing for and organizing visits to MSF offices and projects.
• Ensuring compliance with MSF’s gifts acceptance policy.
• Maintaining database accuracy and communication with Writing Officers for preparing materials for major donors.
• Representing MSF’s funding needs to individual major donors in German-speaking regions.
• Working closely with the System Support Team to optimize the use of our Customer Relationship Management Database.

Your Profile

Education

• University degree in Business Management, Marketing, Communications, Political Science, Law, International Relations, or equivalent.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years in similar roles, with experience in public relations, wealth management, sales, or humanitarian project work.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics or other CRM systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of humanitarian aid is advantageous.

Languages

• (Swiss) German (native or equivalent).
• English.
• French and Italian are a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional writing and oral presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Empathetic, enthusiastic, and optimistic attitude with a strong commitment to MSF’s mission and values.

Terms of Employment

• Full-time position (40 hours/week).
• Open-ended contract.
• Location: Zürich.
• Gross annual salary: CHF 87,372 to CHF 100,608 (depending on experience).
• Paid vacation: 25 days per year plus Swiss public holidays.
• Pension plan with contributions shared between MSF and the staff member.
• Relocation support available for eligible candidates.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.