Acquisition Manager (F/M/D) 60-80%

Acquisition Manager (F/M/D) 60-80%

Helvetas is an organization specialized in development cooperation and humanitarian response, anchored in Switzerland. Our vision is a just world in which all people determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using environmental resources in a sustainable manner.

For our Acquisition Team we are looking for a result-oriented and innovative Acquisition Manager as per September 2024 (at earliest) or by arrangement.

Helvetas maintains an Acquisition Desk which coordinates and supports the acquisition of mandated projects. The desk screens call for bids and proposals of all major donor agencies and is the competence centre during the preparation of offers, responsible for monitoring of acquisition activities, process supervision and support, and compliance and quality control.

YOUR MAIN TASKS

As Acquisition Manager you complement and strengthen our small but dynamic team. You participate in the regular screening of donor trends and tender opportunities and the supervision of internal acquisition procedures. Keeping track of pending decisions & deadlines and supporting the coordination of resource allocation to acquisition endeavours is an important task of your work. With your steadily growing knowledge on donor’s procedures, you contribute to the elaboration and the quality control of offers. Furthermore, you contribute to the further development and maintenance of our internal database relevant for biddings. You are involved in the documentation of good practices and know-how regarding the acquisition of mandates and participate in the preparation and moderation of respective internal training events. In addition, you contribute to a smooth functioning of the desk through administrational tasks.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree (or Bachelors’ degree with relevant experience) in international relations, business administration, journalism or any other relevant field.
• Strong interest and experience in working at the interface of development cooperation and humanitarian aid.
• Experience in Project Cycle Management; working experience in development countries is an advantage.
• Know-how of funding modalities and procedures in international cooperation and experience in the preparation of offers is an asset.
• Reliable and exact working style, high level of self-organisation and service-orientation.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent spoken and written English and at least one additional language (Spanish, French), more languages are a plus.
• Very experienced user of MS-Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).

OUR OFFER

A challenging position in a small team and a multicultural setting, attractive working conditions and a main workplace in Bern or Zurich (and, if required, once per week in the other office; both offices close to the main train station). We are an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer.

We look forward to receiving your complete application including motivation letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas by August 4, 2024. Please send your application via our online recruiting portal.

For additional information please contact Sandra Leite, Recruiting Manager, +41 44 368 65 67 or visit our website www.helvetas.org.