Job Title: Philanthropy & Grants Specialist
Job Title: Philanthropy & Grants Specialist
Area: Philanthropy & Grants
Reports to: Supervisor of Philanthropy & Grants
Classification: Full-time position
Location: Europe and Africa Office - Zurich, Switzerland
Organization Overview
Rotary is a membership organization that unites people from all continents and cultures who take action to deliver real, long-term solutions to pressing issues facing our communities and the world. Each year, Rotary members expand their networks, build lasting relationships, and invest more than $300 million and 16 million volunteer hours to improve lives and create positive change in the world. In exchange for hard work and dedication in support of Rotary’s clubs, members and other participants, and their humanitarian service projects, our employees receive competitive salaries, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and job enrichment. To learn more, visit
http://www.rotary.org.
Rotary’s Commitment to Belonging
At Rotary, we foster a welcoming environment where all employees are valued and empowered. We are dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities and supporting the growth and well-being of our team. Join us in building a world where everyone can unite, take action, and create lasting change.
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 & Grants team in Zurich has an opening for a
Philanthropy & Grants Specialist - 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 region
- 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 - 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 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.
Please note
Rotary is unable to offer any kind of visa or work-permit sponsorship or relocation support for this role.
