Chief Executive Officer; CEO

Chief Executive Officer - Full time
MAF Schweiz, MAF International's Engagement Office in Switzerland
Location:
Langenthal (head office) and/or Geneva; regular presence required in Langenthal with frequent travels to Geneva. Remote work flexibility
About MAF International

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a global Christian not-for-profit organisation using aviation to overcome isolation and poverty. Operating across six continents, MAF provides life‑saving services such as medical evacuations, disaster response, food delivery, and access to education for some of the world’s most remote communities.

MAF Schweiz, founded in 2005, is an integral part of MAF International. As an Engagement Unit, it mobilises financial resources, partnerships, and Swiss professionals to support global operations. The organisation is ZEWO‑certified and signatory to the Ehrenkodex, and is a respected actor within the Swiss NGO landscape.

We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who can provide strategic and operational leadership, strengthen fundraising and partnerships, and represent MAF Schweiz with credibility across the Swiss philanthropic, faith‑based, institutional, and corporate landscapes, while collaborating closely with the wider MAF network internationally.

Reporting to the MAF International Chief Growth Officer and working closely with MAF’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT), you will lead the MAF’s Swiss Engagement Unit, including:

• Fundraising development: Lead and develop fundraising, donor engagement, and partnerships across individuals, churches, foundations, corporates, institutions, and public authorities.
• Staff recruitment: Strengthen recruitment pathways for Swiss professionals serving in MAF programmes, and supervise staff attraction and recruitment within the Engagement Unit, ensuring effective identification, selection, and onboarding aligned with workforce plans and organisational needs.
• Team leadership: Lead, support, and inspire a multidisciplinary national team and Swiss personnel serving abroad.
• Marketing coordination: Oversee the localisation and communication of global marketing and fundraising products, ensuring relevance for Swiss audiences while maintaining alignment with MAF’s global brand and messaging.
• Brand representation: Represent MAF credibly within Swiss civil society, the humanitarian and international cooperation sector, and relevant networks.
• Change management: Guide the Swiss organisation as part of its ongoing integration into the global structure of MAF International and the associated transformation process.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with Swiss legal, financial, and ethical standards (including ZEWO and Ehrenkodex).
• Accountability: Ensure transparent and accurate financial and impact reporting to donors and stakeholders.
• Governance and oversight: Work closely with MAF International’s ELT and the Swiss Board, safeguarding organisational sustainability, accountability, and reputation.

You are a strategic, collaborative, and mission‑driven leader with senior leadership experience in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments (NGO, foundation, philanthropy, corporate, churches, or public sector).

• Proven senior leadership experience
  , including team leadership and change management, preferably within non‑profit, association, or foundation environments undergoing organisational transition or growth.
• Fluency in German and English (
  French is an asset).
• Proven experience in fundraising, income generation, key partnerships
  , marketing, or key account management.
• A strong ability to build trust‑based relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the Swiss context and the international cooperation environment.
• High integrity
  , cultural sensitivity, and excellent communication skills.
• Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to lead through complexity, regulatory constraints, and organisational change while maintaining focus on mission impact.
• Deep commitment to MAF’s mission, vision, and Christian values
  , ensuring integrity, humility, and service guide all…