Partnership Coordinator (80%)

Plan International is a development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Working in over 80 countries, we strive for a just world where children can live free from poverty, violence and injustice. To fulfil the promise of the 2030 Global Goals, Plan International will take action so that 200 million girls learn, lead, decide and thrive. Engaging and working together with donors, supporters and partners is key to help us achieve that goal and deliver a greater impact. 

To help us attract and retain major donors in the German and French speaking area of Switzerland with a main focus on institutions (and some foundations) we are looking for a Partnerships Coordinator (80%) in our Zurich office from September 2025 (or upon agreement). 

Your role

Within a growing team of 20 passionate people, you will work in the Partnerships Team along 3 other team members. As a Partnerships Coordinator, you will play a key role in the management of existing and new donors (mainly institutions) and writing high quality reports and proposals, while also supporting in strategy development and administration tasks. You will work closely with and coordinate between the Partnerships and Program Team. Specific responsibilities include:

  • Managing professional relationships with existing institutions and foundations to ensure long-term engagement, support, and income.
  • Preparing and developing high quality reports in alignment with the donors’ requirements and wishes, in close collaboration with the program department
  • Identify new opportunities from institutions and foundations (both in German- and French speaking Switzerland) and reach out actively (phone calls, emails, etc.)
  • Developing high quality and successful funding proposals that are in line with organizational priorities and procedures and with donors’ requirements and wishes
  • Securing new grants and cultivating the relationship with the donors (through meetings, calls, networking etc.)
  • Support in due diligence process and other administrative tasks related to grant- and partnership management
  • A Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field (international development, business administration or a related field)
  • German or French as a native language, with good proficiency in the other language. Strong English skills required.
  • Strong communication (both written and oral) and relationship management skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Very good interpersonal skills
  • Solid research/screening skills, especially in identifying institutional donor opportunities in Switzerland
  • Familiarity with public-sector donors and their funding procedures in Switzerland (e.g., SDC, cantonal and municipal authorities), including reporting requirements
  • Experience preparing proposals, budgets, and reports for public/institutional donors
  • Detail-oriented
  • Knowledge of fundraising platforms
  • Ability to perform in a cross-functional and international team
  • Advanced formatting and document presentation skills in MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel 

Your profile

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills who is looking to gain experience in partnership management.You enjoy working in a dynamic and international environment and want to work for a great cause. You possess a mix of technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills to support the team effectively and you have at least 3 years of experience in one of the following fields: partner/client management (preferably with or within institutional donors such as cantons, municipalities, and federal institutions like the SDC), fundraising, business development or a closely related field. 

Ideally, you have the following skills and experiences:

What we offer:

  • Being part of a committed team (including our office dog Yuna) that is passionate about bringing change to the lives of children, especially girls.
  • Short communication and decision-making channels
  • Employee development (training)
  • An office space in Zürich, with flexibility to work from home (≥ 2 days at the office)
  • 40-hour workweek
  • 25 days of holiday (based on 100% LOE)
  • Birthday off
  • Parental leave (maternity leave of 16 weeks fully paid – paternity leave 3 weeks fully paid)

To express interest in this exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organization and a team of passionate people please send us your resume and cover letter to bewerbungen@plan.ch by July 25, 2025. Interviews are scheduled between July 28 – August 14. Might you have any question, please send an email to Hillechien van der Klaauw (Co-CEO / Head of Partnerships) via Hillechien.vanderklaauw@plan.ch