Work with us

Pestalozzi International is dedicated to transforming the lives of thousands of disadvantaged children and young people in Africa and Asia. We provide comprehensive, holistic education that empowers these young minds to become future leaders and changemakers and pave the way for social mobility and economic growth. Our work impacts not just individual lives but entire communities, as our Alumni contribute meaningfully to positive change in their countries and the world.

At Pestalozzi International, we focus on regions where the need is urgent, and the potential for change is great. Currently we help young people from the most marginalised communities break the cycle of poverty and become leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers in Zambia, Nepal and India. To date, over 2,700 children have graduated from our Future Leaders Programme, with nearly 34,000 children benefitting from our outreach programmes.

Open positions

This is an exciting time in our history, as we embark on an ambitious five-year growth strategy to significantly increase our impact and extend our programmes to even more marginalized children and young people. We are looking to diversify and grow our income streams in Switzerland to support our ambitious plans, and are looking for a passionate and dynamic professional to join our Fundraising and Marketing team to help make our vision a reality.

Fundraising Manager Foundations Switzerland - German-speaking

Pestalozzi International is seeking a dynamic and creative Fundraising Manager to push boundaries and redefine what fundraising can achieve. This isn’t just another role – it’s your chance to experiment, innovate, and make a lasting mark on a global stage. Fluency in German is an absolute must for this position as well as experience working in the Swiss foundation fundraising market.

In this pivotal position, you’ll explore and validate emerging income streams, shaping the future of fundraising for Pestalozzi. With Switzerland focus initially and expansionary international goals to follow, you’ll have the platform to influence our bold five-year growth strategy.

Interested? Learn more about this exciting opportunity (in German).

To apply

Please send covering letter, CV and references to reto@pestalozzi.international.

Closing date: Monday, 7th April 2025