Foundation Operations Lead — Autonomy, Impact from Day One

Michael Page; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Direct exposure to decision-makers

Geneva location

Competitive non-profit salary

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Foundation-focused role embedded in a fast-moving environment where you will build and run day-to-day operations from day one. The position offers significant autonomy and direct exposure to key decision-makers, with a strong Geneva presence and a mission-driven, startup-like atmosphere.

You will lead governance, finance, and operational initiatives, coordinating across stakeholders and advisors while embedding AI-enabled ways of working to drive impact and

Responsibilities

• Establish and continuously improve the Foundation's operating processes
• Create efficient ways of working, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Coordinate projects and initiatives across different stakeholders
• Track priorities, deadlines, actions and deliverables
• Support the implementation and follow-up of Foundation activities
• Organise Board and committee meetings
• Prepare agendas, materials, meeting minutes and action plans
• Ensure key decisions are documented and followed through
• Coordinate interactions with external advisors and partners
• Coordinate relationships with external service providers
• Support budgeting, invoice management and reporting activities
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation
• Monitor grant and beneficiary payment processes and ensure accurate reporting and documentation
• Ensure compliance with Swiss foundation law, governance requirements and obligations towards supervisory authorities
• Support accounting activities, annual financial statements preparation, audit processes and financial reporting
• Lead operational projects from idea to execution
• Research topics, prepare briefing materials and support decision-making
• Coordinate events, workshops and stakeholder meetings
• Take ownership of new initiatives as the Foundation evolves
• Identify and implement AI-driven solutions across administration, finance, governance, stakeholder management and operational activities
• Help embed AI into the Foundation's operating model and identify opportunities for automation, data analysis and decision support
• Act as an internal catalyst for innovation and adoption of emerging technologies

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting for a Foundation-focused role embedded in a fast-moving environment where you will build and run day-to-day operations from day one. The position offers significant autonomy and direct exposure to key decision-makers, with a strong Geneva presence and a mission-driven, startup-like atmosphere.

You will lead governance, finance, and operational initiatives, coordinating across stakeholders and advisors while embedding AI-enabled ways of working to drive impact and