Head of Programs (80–100%) (f/m/d)

Tasks

Your main duties and responsibilities include:

• Understanding and deepening the approach through which the Julius Baer Foundation (JBF) aims to help bridge the gap between different socioeconomic classes in specific industries or countries
• Identifying, visiting, and developing new proposals related to wealth inequality (WI), and ensuring that the projects serve as models for a sector, a region, or a specific group of people
• Representation of the JBF in think tanks, platforms, and conferences on wealth inequality

Program Management

• Managing JBF partners and projects related to wealth inequality, together with a small team
• Conducting tenders, due diligence reviews, and evaluating and monitoring all projects
• Drafting of grant agreements, including milestones and KPIs
• Monitoring of impact assessments and external evaluations

Customer and Donor Engagement

• Establishing and managing relationships with clients and other donors to develop funding and knowledge partnerships
• Collaborate with client advisors, wealth planners, and other teams to effectively engage clients in philanthropy and address the issue of wealth inequality
• Representing the foundation at client events

Representation and Communication

• Representing the foundation at banking and industry events, including panels, conferences, and industry associations
• Developing leadership and initiatives to increase the JBF's influence
• Leading and participating in communication activities
• Contribute to raising the industry's profile and the visibility of the JBF

Leadership and Management

• Representing the CEO internally and externally
• Support in managing the foundation from a strategic, governance, and board perspective

Requirements

Ideally, you are:

• Candidates with a master’s or PhD degree in one of the following fields: economics, sociology, international development, or a related field
• Experience at a research institute, foundation, or NGO in the field of wealth inequality or a closely related topic
• Previous experience in a corporate environment is preferred
• A strong commitment to making "wealth inequality" a key focus at a private bank
• Experience in managing international grant programs and partnerships
• Experience in engaging high-net-worth individuals and/or donors
• Extensive knowledge and a broad network in research, international development, or civil society
• Ability to translate complex (research) facts into compelling language
• Team leadership experience
• Writes and speaks English at (nearly) a native level. Knowledge of other languages, particularly German, Spanish, and/or Portuguese, is a plus
• Lives in or has significant professional experience in a country affected by wealth inequality