Your mission

Role Purpose

As President of War Child Switzerland, you become a leading voice for children affected by conflict. You guide the board, strengthen our strategic direction, and open doors that help us reach even more children.

You are our ambassador — connecting people to our mission, galvanizing supporters, and creating meaningful opportunities for growth, visibility, and fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inspiring leadership and clear governance for the foundation
• Represent War Child Switzerland with credibility and heart — nationally and within the War Child global family
• Drive key fundraising initiatives and support high-end events with an active, visible presence
• Mobilize and expand a strong network of major donors, corporate allies, and entrepreneurial supporters
• Champion War Child’s mission and strengthen our public profile
• Lead and facilitate effective board meetings and help shape strategic decisions
• Collaborate closely with War Child Netherlands  and the War Child Alliance Foundation   to ensure alignment, synergy, and shared opportunities
• Encourage bold ideas, innovation, and new partnerships

Your profile

• Senior leadership or board‑level experience, ideally in complex or high-impact environments
• A strong and diverse network in Switzerland — and the willingness to actively activate it
• A hands-on, energetic approach to events, donor engagement, and strategic initiatives
• Excellent communication, ambassadorial presence, and relationship-building skills
• Flexibility to engage during peak fundraising moments
• Alignment with War Child’s values and a genuine commitment to creating safer futures for children
• Residing and/or working in Switzerland.

What we offer

• You will become part of great team and international network of passionate professionals who care deeply about children affected by war.
• You will become part of a professional, growing international charity organization with a unique, scientifically proven approach.
• While this is a volunteer position, we do offer an expense allowance to cover reasonable costs related to the role, such as travel costs.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications (CV and motivation letter in English) by March 5, 2026. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.

Eligibility Requirements
These roles are based in Switzerland. Applicants must be current residents of Switzerland and legally permitted to volunteer in Switzerland at the time of application.
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By submitting your application you certify that all of the statements made in your application are true, complete, and correct and are made in good faith. You understand that falsifying, misrepresenting or intentionally withholding information will be grounds for rejection of your application or withdrawal of any offer of appointment or, if an appointment offer has been accepted, this will be ground for employment sanctions, such as, but not limited to, instant dismissal. In addition, you understand that you need to submit a Criminal Record Certificate and that, if you fail to submit it, no employment relationship can be established.

Disclaimer

• Only applications received via our website are processed.
• If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date, we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that date. In such a case, any responses received after that time are not processed.
• It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so, and you have not yet heard from us, your application will remain active.

About us

The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (soon to be registered), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes https://www.warchild.net/ 

Safeguarding and Integrity
Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - Home
 
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly, irrespective of where, what or whom they were born, or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people, especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented, can be themselves at work. You can read our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) policy on our website, and if you have any questions about our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) do get in touch: DEIB.team@warchild.net