Country Programme Manager Democratic Republic of Congo and Manager Institutional Fundraising

Country Programme Manager Democratic Republic of Congo and Manager Institutional Fundraising

Location: Switzerland, Zürich

Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

Role: Other

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Connexio develop is the organisation for international cooperation of the Methodists in Switzerland and contributes to a peaceful, just and inclusive society in the thematic areas of health, education, livelihoods and peacebuilding. Connexio hope is the organisation for church cooperation of the Methodists in Switzerland and supports partner churches in their church-based and diaconal activities.

Due to a vacancy in the programme team at the office in Zurich, Connexio develop and Connexio hope are looking for an independent and committed person to assume the role, starting on 1 September 2026 or by mutual agreement.

Country Programme Manager Democratic Republic of Congo and Manager Institutional Fundraising (60 – 80%)

In this role, you will play a key part in consolidating and further developing the programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo. You will maintain close relationships with our partner organisations and take an active part in rele-vant expert groups and networks. Working alongside the national coordinator, you will support partner organisations and contribute to monitoring and impact assessment. You will also establish the institutional fundraising activities of Connexio develop and Connexio hope.

Responsibilities

• Planning and steering the programme work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in close cooperation with the national coordinator.
• Monitoring and evaluating projects against their objectives.
• Ensuring quality control in relation to technical standards as well as programmatic and financial reporting.
• Identifying and managing risks that affect the programme.
• Identifying and acquiring foundations and other institutional funding partners.
• Preparing funding proposals and reports for funding partners and other stakeholders.
• Contributing to relevant expert groups and networks.
• Maintaining relationships with partner organisations.
• Providing ongoing support to the national coordinator.
• Contributing to the further development of the overall programme, including its tools and processes.

Qualifications

• Degree from a university of applied sciences or university in a relevant field, complemented by postgraduate studies in international cooperation.
• Several years of professional experience in international cooperation.
• In-depth experience in project management and programme steering.
• Strong intercultural competence and a high level of sensitivity to diversity.
• Ability to communicate complex content clearly, convincingly and with a focus on impact.
• Very good command of French and English; a good knowledge of German is an asset.
• Work experience in the Global South, particularly in the DRC, is an asset.
• Experience in institutional fundraising.
• Openness and enthusiasm for learning and for working in a dynamic team.
• Willingness to travel for work once a year, for 14 to a maximum of 21 days.
• Familiarity with, and willingness to work in, a church-related environment.

We offer

• A varied and meaningful role in a small, dedicated team.
• Modern employment conditions and flexible working hours.
• Support in reconciling family and professional life.
• A centrally located workplace in Zurich, near Stauffacher.
• The option to work from home.

Start date: 1 September 2026 or by agreement.