Your mission

Your Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the fundraising communications strategy by doing marketing research and identifying relevant income streams and donor prospects
• Pitch/convey the organization’s mission, vision and programs with a deep understanding of the work of the Institute in such a way that complex technical issues could be transformed into engaging relatable and understandable human stories
• Produce some high quality fundraising related promotional materials in written or multimedia format to attract and convince partners, donors, and funders to support us
• Creating compelling and engaging content across various platforms, including events, social media, blogs, and websites
• Develop letters of interests, grant applications, proposals, award applications etc. to submit funding applications
• Support in managing relationships with current & future identified donors, from identification to stewardship including regular communications and adherence to reporting timelines.
• Support the fundraising internal communication and liaise with various departments within the Institute to collect and present relevant information to stakeholders.
• Support with organization and attendance of fundraising related meetings and events.
• Manage and update the internal donor management system and ensure all prospective and current donor details are accurately recorded in the donor database.
• Ensure regular communications and adherence to reporting timelines with donors.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Duration: indefinite
• Working rate: full-time (ideally) or at least 80%
• Starting date: as soon as possible
• Location: Geneva, Switzerland (ideally) or remote (CET hours)

Your profile

Your Experience, Skills and Attribute

• Previous experience (min. 2 years) in storytelling, communications, journalism, marketing, sales, fundraising, reporting, writing proposals, grant applications (preferably in an NGO)
• Studies relevant to fundraising responsibilities, like in business management/development, economics, marketing, communications, international relations, international human rights, international security studies, cybersecurity, or related field
• Fluency in English and ideally French, spoken and written
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Creativity in telling content/stories with emotions, in writing and multimedia format
• Knowledge of full MS Office Package and design/marketing tools (Canva, etc.)
• Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from varied backgrounds, at all management levels
• Ability to coordinate with departments, organize and prioritize workload and adhere to deadlines
• Knowledge in the cybersecurity field is an asset
• Demonstrated commitment to work in NGOs - nonprofit sector

Why us?

About us

About us