Head of Programs (80–100%) (f/m/d)

Tasks

Your responsibilities include:

• Program Management: Working with a small team to manage the Julius Baer Foundation’s (JBF) partners and projects in the area of wealth inequality
• Railway tenders, due diligence reviews, evaluation, and monitoring of all projects
• Drafting of grant agreements, including milestones and KPIs
• Monitoring of impact assessments and external evaluations

Customer and Donor Engagement

Your responsibilities include:

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

Representation and Communication

Your responsibilities include:

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

Leadership and Management

Your responsibilities include:

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

Requirements

You bring the following:

• Master’s degree in one of the following fields: economics, sociology, international development, or development studies
• Experience at a research institution, foundation, or NGO working on the issue of wealth inequality or a closely related topic
• Previous experience in a corporate environment is preferred
• A strong commitment to addressing the issue of wealth inequality within 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
• Is willing to travel to international project sites, conferences, and Julius Baer offices