Fundraiser/Marketer

The GEM Foundation serves the moral and economic imperative to reduce the loss of lives and livelihoods from earthquake. GEM is a global non-profit providing organisations and individuals with open resources to assess earthquake risk anywhere in the world. By pooling data, knowledge and people, GEM acts as an international forum for collaboration and exchange, and leverages the knowledge of leading experts for the benefit of society. GEM is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.  We offer a safe and comfortable working environment with competitive salaries based on a non-profit scale and commensurate with experience and qualifications. We offer a young, innovative and stimulating international working environment in Pavia, a university town in the North of Italy (at 30 km distance from Milan).

We are looking for a Fundraiser/Marketer with a strong science/technical background or a scientist/technical expert with experience in fundraising and marketing.  Related expertise of interest includes business development, networking, sales and product management. The ideal candidate will be result oriented, have outstanding communication skills, and thrive in an international multi-disciplinary environment.  Knowledge of natural hazards, risk management or disaster risk reduction are highly desirable.