Main Objective of philanthropy diversification:

Philanthropy Diversification efforts ensure that MSF Switzerland receives an increasing amount of philanthropy funding from new and innovative funding sources. We advise and support the fundraising teams in harvesting these new opportunities and monitor progress. We contribute to MSF Switzerland spearheading philanthropy innovation for the benefit of the MSF movement.

Blockchain Philanthropy:

Support in:

• Steering, implementing, and developing Crypto and NFT projects.
• Coordinating the international project stakeholders from within MSF Switzerland and other MSF sections.
• Contributing to developing and sharing knowledge about blockchain philanthropy within MSF CH and the movement.
• Participates in the relevant internal and external foras.
• Collaborating with the Digital Unit and looking into joint initiatives and specific collaborations.
• Contributing to the organisational knowledge about the targeted demographics and ensuring restitution, analysis, and preservation of institutional memory.
• Keeping informed of market trends and sharing them with the team.

Islamic Philanthropy:

Support in:

• Steering, implementing, and developing the Islamic Philanthropy Project for MSF CH.
• Coordinating stakeholders from the relevant units, departments and MSF branches.
• Monitoring involvement of other western aid actors in Islamic Philanthropy.
• Ensuring MSF CH is part of the overall MSF efforts on Islamic Philanthropy.

Other:

If and when relevant, support in:

• Developing proposals and pitches for other innovative partnerships, as well as for maximizing potential with existing partners, in collaboration with the philanthropy unit team.
• Management of other innovative diversification projects aimed at long-term income.
• Support ad hoc projects as needed in the Unit in accordance with the line manager and the department’s management.

• Have a tripartite internship agreement
• English: excellent writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of French, German, Italian, or Arabic: a plus
• University level education
• Specializing/option in either Web3, Blockchain technology, Decentralized systems, or new technologies, international relations, Middle Eastern studies, or Islamic studies is desired
• First professional experience (NPO, humanitarian, finance, innovation) or in the world of finance, Web3 or new technologies is a plus
• Proficiency in the usual IT tools (MS Office suite, 365)
• Use and mastery of the following social media: Instagram, LinkedIn, X (BlueSky a plus), Whatsapp, Telegram, Discord (Signal a plus)
• Excellent writing and synthetic skills.

Desired technical skills

• Understanding/Knowledge of Web3 ecosystems and/or blockchain
• Experience of cryptocurrencies and/or decentralized finance (DeFI)
• Understanding of the principles of Islamic charity
• Knowledge of Islamic finance and philanthropy tools and instruments.

Personal qualities

• Motivation/humanitarian commitment
• Strong listening skills
• Ability to adapt to a multicultural working environment
• Versatility, motivation and commitment
• Proactivity, autonomy, initiative, strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility and team spirit
• Thorough and detail-oriented
• Strong interest in humanitarian work
• Professional curiosity and willingness to learn
• Positive approach to change management.