Strategic Partnerships Manager

Overview

Strategic Partnerships Manager Jobs in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland at Switzerland for UNHCR

Title: Strategic Partnerships Manager

Company: Switzerland for UNHCR

Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Contract Type: Permanent and full-time position 

Place of work:  German-speaking region of Switzerland, ideally in a top urban area. The work requires flexibility to travel to meet partners in all German speaking Switzerland and Team meeting in Geneva. 

Starting date: As soon as possible 

 

Make your next job one with purpose

Do you believe in a world where everyone has a safe place to call home? Do you thrive in building powerful relationships and partnerships that make real change possible? 

Switzerland for UNHCR (CH4U), the Swiss Foundation supporting the UN Refugee Agency, is on the lookout for a driven and passionate Strategic Partnerships Manager to develop our donor engagement efforts in German-speaking Switzerland and Liechtenstein. 

We are not just another nonprofit. We are part of a global humanitarian movement, working every day to support those forced to flee due to war, conflict and persecution. And we need brilliant minds like yours to grow our impact. 

 

What you will do 

As our new Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will: 

Develop high-impact donor and partner engagement in German-speaking Switzerland 

Craft compelling proposals, steward relationships, and secure transformational gifts 

Generate strategic opportunities through events and tailored moments to strengthen relationships, build partnerships, and mobilize support 

Drive innovation in private philanthropy and contribute to a fast-growing Foundation 

Be the face of Switzerland for UNHCR in the private philanthropic community 

Collaborate with a passionate team in Geneva and make a tangible difference in people’s lives 

 

What You bring 

We are looking for someone who is: 

Experienced (7–8+ years) in fundraising, business development or strategic partnerships 

Fluent in (Swiss) German and English (French or Italian is a plus!) 

A natural networker with top-tier communication and relationship-building skills 

Organized, autonomous, and strategic, but also a team player 

Strategic and result-oriented, with a clear focus on impact and long-term value 

Proven in working with HNWIs, corporations or foundations in a nonprofit setting — with a solid understanding of Switzerland’s philanthropic landscape 

Committed to diversity and inclusion with a strong connection to the refugee cause is a definite plus 

 

Why Join Us? 

Work for a cause that truly matters 

Collaborate with a motivated, supportive and mission-driven team 

Be part of an agile and growing organisation 

Get exposure to international humanitarian operations 

Enjoy a flexible and hybrid work environment 

 

Apply Now 

Ready to bring your talent to a mission that saves lives? Submit your CV, motivation letter, and relevant documents by 10 June 2025 via our recruitment page: https://odoo.unrefugees.ch/jobs/apply/strategic-partnerships-manager-ch-d-100-229

 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis — early applications are encouraged! 

 

Switzerland for UNHCR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds (including those who have personally experienced displacement) and are committed to supporting others forced to flee.