People of Action
Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. For more than 120 years, Rotary's people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects.
The Europe/Africa Office, situated in Zurich, is part of the Rotary International Secretariat with its headquarters in Evanston, Illinois/USA. The mission of our 40 employees is to provide efficient and high-quality service to Rotarians in Europe and Africa and support them in attaining the objectives of Rotary.
Our Philanthropy and Grants team in Zurich has an opening for a
Philanthropy & Grants Specialist / Foundation Advisor (100%) - "DACH", Eastern Europe and the broader Middle East
Your Contributions to the Team
- You are the main contact person for Rotarians from the assigned regions.
- You provide information and guidance to clubs and districts on matters regarding The Rotary Foundation, e.g., grant criteria, contribution information, recognition and awards.
- You review, authorize and close grant applications.
- You collect Best Practices, which allow you to provide extensive support to members about their foundation engagement.
- You engage yourself in teamwork and actively contribute to internal workgroups.
- You design and deliver presentations for various training events.
What you bring
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and at least 3-5 years of experience in a customer centric role
- Proficiency in both German and English is essential. Other European languages will be considered an asset
- Experience directly related to the administration of non-profit grant programs
- Excellent communication skills, including public speaking
- Good organisational skills and excellent MS Office skills
- Keen interest in, and familiarity with the culture of the assigned regions
Are you our new team member?
As our ideal candidate you can relate to the following Self-Leading Attributes:
- Collaboration - You build partnerships and works jointly with others to meet shared objectives
- Presence – You are able to demonstrate composure and confidence and display a professional presence
- Productivity – You strive to produce consistently excellent results that will help Rotary achieve its goals
- Adaptability – You respond to changes with a positive attitude and recognise when to adjust based on the situation
We offer
- An interesting job opportunity in an inspiring international environment within one of the world’s principal service organizations
- Comprehensive social benefits
- 40-hour work week
- Flexible working hours
- 5 weeks’ vacation
Come and join us – submit your application in English online and include a motivation letter, your curriculum vitae and reference letters. We will review the applications and conduct phone interviews on an ongoing basis. The personal interviews are expected to take place as of end October 2025.
Kindly note
Rotary is unable to offer any kind of visa or work-permit sponsorship or relocation support for this role.