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Warum dieser Futurejob? Weil du als Herzstück des UN Global Compact Netzwerks die Schweizer Wirtschaft nicht nur verwaltest, sondern aktiv auf SDG-Kurs bringst. Hier gestaltest du die Schnittstelle zwischen globalen UN-Zielen und lokaler Umsetzung und befähigst Entscheidungsträger:innen, echte Verantwortung für Mensch und Umwelt zu übernehmen.
The UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein (GCNSL) is the official platform for the United Nations Global Compact Initiative (UNGC) in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It is a legally independent association which aligns its activities with the goals and strategies of the UN Global Compact. We strive to generate added value to our participants by sharing knowledge, organizing workshops, conferences and providing training and consultancy on corporate responsibility and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We also serve as an intermediary between our participants and the UN Global Compact Office in New York. For our Secretariat in Zurich, we are recruiting a:
Executive Director
Start of Work: 1 February 2027
Your Responsibilities
- Full strategic and operational leadership of the Country Network
- Develop and implement strategies aligned with the UN Global Compact mission
- Represent GCNSL externally at events, conferences, and in the media
- Ensure financial stability through membership acquisition, retention, and fundraising
- Manage stakeholder relations at national, European, and international levels
- Oversee HR, finance, and compliance processes
- Liaise with UN Global Compact HQ & European Hub, Country Networks, Swiss and Liechtenstein governments, NGOs, universities, and other partners
Your Profile
- Proven leadership experience in a complex organization, ideally also in non-profit organization management
- Excellent communication skills: fluent in English, German, and French (Italian is an advantage)
- Open-minded, organized, and decisive personality with strong management and communication skills
- Strong knowledge of responsible business conduct and corporate responsibility
- Strong business acumen and communicates effectively in business language
- Academic or professional degree and experience in relevant fields
- Willingness to travel regularly within Switzerland/Liechtenstein and internationally
Our offer
- Join a small, dynamic, and highly dedicated team
- Room for personal development and self-initiative
- Attractive working conditions and a pleasant office in Zurich
Interested?
Please send your complete application (cover letter and CV) by 15 April 2026 by email to jobs@globalcompact.ch.
Applications submitted by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For additional information, kindly contact antonio.hautle@globalcompact.ch.
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