Switzerland for UNHCR hires a Legacy Manager

Contract Type: 80 -100% - permanent position

Place of work: Geneva – other locations in Switzerland can be considered -

Starting date: As soon as possible

About Switzerland for UNHCR, the Swiss Foundation for UNHCR

UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting the rights of refugees and building a better future for the millions of people forced to flee their homes.

Since 1950, UNHCR has responded to multiple crises on different continents and has provided vital assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced and stateless people, many of whom have nowhere else to turn. Its work was aimed at ensuring their rights, protection and assistance, preserving their dignity and well-being.

Switzerland for UNHCR (CH4U), is the UN Refugee Agency’s national partner for Switzerland. We support UNHCR's mission by mobilizing essential resources and raising awareness on behalf of those who are forced to flee.

To allow UNHCR to protect forcibly displaced populations, the Foundation needs the support of the Swiss people. Every Franc donated is spent in a responsible and transparent manner, and donations are tax exempt.

Switzerland for UNHCR also carries out awareness and advocacy initiatives to draw the general public’s attention to the challenges faced by people forced to flee around the world, and to what UNHCR does to protect them.

The Foundation is currently looking for a Legacy Manager to join the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy Unit to further set up, develop, launch and run its legacy program. 

ROLE

Within a growing team, this position reports and is under the responsibility of the Head of Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (PPH). The PPH team is responsible for creating partnerships and raising funds from corporations, foundations, high net worth individuals and from inheritances & bequests.

Switzerland for UNHCR is looking for an experienced and driven colleague to further develop and implement Switzerland for UNHCR’s strategy and promotion activities of legacies. The legacy program is still in the launching phase: It was started in 2022 with the aim of establishing a new, long-term, predictable income stream from a group of committed donors.

Switzerland for UNHCR is determined to generate and maintain a growing pipeline of potential legacy donors. This requires strategic vision, good knowledge of the legal framework on legacies and inheritances in Switzerland, experience in marketing and promotion of a legacy programs within humanitarian organizations and a high level of relationship management.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The Legacy Manager will take the following responsibilities:

• Implement and further develop Switzerland for UNHCR legacy program in Switzerland and Liechtenstein
• Launch campaigns to raise awareness about gifts in wills for Switzerland for UNHCR among relevant target groups
• Start development of a communication cycle with existing legacy inquirers and legacy pledgers
• Implement, monitor and report on KPIs related to the legacy program
• Record relevant communications with leads, inquirers, pledgers, and next of kin of people who have left Switzerland for UNHCR a legacy or bequest
• Act as focal point and internal expert for all external and internal requests and queries around legacies
• Coordinate and assist in preparing existing marketing materials, such as brochure, website content, videos, newsletters, articles, surveys, market data collection, market analysis on legacy fundraising, etc.
• Work with the Individual Giving (IG) Unit to bring legacy donors in the current IG database
• Stay abreast of relevant legal framework and cultivate a professional network (e.g. notaries, lawyers) supporting implementation of legacies activities
• Organize and conduct promotional events of the legacy program to target audiences.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic plan and annual plans for PPH, in line with the other Switzerland for UNHCR units.
• Provide support to the PPH Unit in other areas whenever possible and necessary. 

PROFILE

The ideal candidate is a passionate, results-oriented individual with experience in managing a legacy program, as well as a genuine interest for the humanitarian sector.

 Key competencies

• 7 - 8 years’ relevant experience including several at similar level
• Experience and understanding of the humanitarian, development and sustainability sectors
• Experience managing a legacy program in a similar structure
• Graduate or post graduate degree
• Very strong ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Very clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates strong judgment and problem-solving competencies
• Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Very well organized and structured with high attention to details, accuracy and results oriented
• Ability to lead and motivate a team for optimum performance
• Very strong ability to manage large size projects with delegated budget management
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced multi-cultural and multilingual environment
• Very good capacity to work autonomously as well as a team player
• Very strong ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders with very strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• Comfortable at participating in the exploration of new areas of activities, challenging ideas and projects
• Knowledge, interest and a strong commitment for the work and mission of UNHCR and the refugee cause
• Excellent command of English, German and French
• Strong knowledge of the legal framework for legacies in Switzerland
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office applications

Interested candidates can send their cover letter and CV to the Swiss Foundation by email to hr@unrefugees.ch, until 23 February 2024, mentioning the reference: Legacy Manager

Only selected candidates will be contacted. The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proud to make diversity a strength.