Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 05 Nov 2017
The Terre des hommes – Helping children worldwide Foundation (Tdh) is a member of the Terre des Hommes International Federation, and is Switzerland’s leading child relief agency. With a volume of activity representing over CHF 100 million, it operates in more than 36 countries, running 100 development and humanitarian aid projects benefitting over 3 million people. The organisation employs 1750 people, including 130 based at its head office in Lausanne and its branch office in Zurich. Tdh’s projects in the direct aid, systems building and advocacy fields mainly address the issues of mother-child health and protection.
We are currently looking to recruit a:
Division Head – Institutional Fundraising (full-time)
Context
As part of the implementation of Tdh’s strategic plan, the Division Head will be responsible for creating and developing a new division in charge of institutional fundraising.
You will play an active role in the strategic development of the Foundation by developing, applying and guiding the organisation’s institutional fundraising strategy. You will help raise the funds necessary to implement annual budgets while ensuring the organisation's long-term financial stability in accordance with strategic priorities and values.
You will strengthen the organisation’s positioning with regards to key donors, by better identifying and harnessing financing opportunities and influencing and anticipating changes to donor financing strategies. You will also develop skills and knowledge in line with donor expectations and internal processes.
Main responsibilities:
The Division Head:
Helps develop and monitor the organisation’s strategy and institutional policies, ensuring these positions are incorporated into activities run by sectors for which he/she is responsible.
Develops Tdh’s donor portfolio by identifying new financing opportunities and maximising the potential of existing donors through specific and recurring steering activities. Actively monitors the creation of new and innovative financing methods.
Maintains close relationships with donors and the organisational community in order to influence existing strategies and position the organisation accordingly. Represents the Foundation when meeting with various networks and external bodies.
Manages experience capitalization, information sharing and training** on donors, in head office and the field.
Helps ensure that strategic requests comply with quality standards and deadlines.
Provides support during donor audits and follows up on recommendations with staff members in charge of audits and internal checks.
Takes responsibility for team members and the internal staff network charged with managing key donor accounts, from the recruitment stage to the end of employment.
Child Safeguarding Policy:
- Commit to respect the Child Safeguarding Policy and signs the Code of Conduct
- Report serious cases of abuse on children identified by the Child Protection team to the Country representative
- Strict confidentiality must be respected
Profile
- At least 10 years’ experience working with governmental, non-governmental or international organisations, and at least five years’ experience in a similar position
- Proven experience in developing and managing major projects, especially in the consortia context
- Business planning skills, especially in terms of return on investment
- A good understanding of current and future issues in the development and humanitarian fields
- Analytical and synthesis skills, and the ability to assess trends
- Proven knowledge and experience in the financing mechanisms of major donors (the US, UK, EU and UN in particular) for a pre-existing network of interlocutors
- Knowledge and experience of high-potential developing markets is an advantage
- Strong internal and external leadership skills; experience working in a matrix organisation is an advantage
- Excellent relationship-building and writing skills that can be adapted to interlocutors
- Fluency in English and French; knowledge of Spanish strongly recommended; knowledge of German is an advantage
- Entrepreneurship skills, including the ability to evaluate and take risks
- Ability and desire to work in a multicultural environment
- Availability for frequent travel
- Experience in high-level lobbying and negotiations
Tdh offers employment in an exciting, varied and meaningful working environment, as a member of a team that seeks to make a difference for extremely vulnerable children. Does this sound like you? Do you have what it takes?
Workplace and conditions of employment: Position based in Lausanne (Switzerland); gross salary between 110’000.- and 120’000.- (in 13 instalments) determined based on Tdh’s internal pay scale and past experience; social insurance corresponding to that of a Swiss NGO; continuing education and personal development opportunities.
Working time (%): 100%
Start date: As soon as possible
Duration: Permanent contract
Application deadline: There is no application deadline; the position will remain open until it has been filled
Please apply on our website:
https://tdh.luceosolutions.com/recrute/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=914&idpartenaire=1
We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile. Your application must include a complete CV and a covering letter.
If you are not shortlisted, your file will be destroyed by us, according to the rules on data protection.
If you face difficulties in applying online, please contact our HR department: rh@tdh.ch
Terre des hommes provides equal working conditions for men and women. Furthermore, for candidates with equivalent qualifications and for positions with responsibilities, applications from women are strongly encouraged.
The recruitment and selection procedures of Terre des hommes reflect our commitment for child security and protection.
How to apply:
Please apply on our website:
https://tdh.luceosolutions.com/recrute/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=914&idpartenaire=1
We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile. Your application must include a complete CV and a covering letter.
If you are not shortlisted, your file will be destroyed by us, according to the rules on data protection.
If you face difficulties in applying online, please contact our HR department: rh@tdh.ch
Terre des hommes provides equal working conditions for men and women. Furthermore, for candidates with equivalent qualifications and for positions with responsibilities, applications from women are strongly encouraged.
The recruitment and selection procedures of Terre des hommes reflect our commitment for child security and protection.