Project Officer, International Gender Champions Secretariat

The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) provides forward-thinking and innovative solutions for policymakers and organizations concerned with international affairs, peace and security in today’s complex, globalized world. We are an international foundation with 52 member states from across the globe located in the state-of-the-art Maison de la Paix at the heart of international Geneva. We are also recognised as a cutting-edge, dynamic and impactful platform that facilitates dialogue and exchange in support of peace, security and international cooperation (www.gcsp.ch). Interested in joining our highly motivated and dedicated team? If you are entrepreneurial, results-driven and a team player, you may be our future:

The International Gender Champions is a leadership network that brings together female & male decision-makers determined to break down gender barriers and make gender equality a working reality in their spheres of influence. The initiative was launched at the Palais des Nations in Geneva in July 2015. The network now numbers over 235 active Champions and 110 Alumni who are the heads of International Organizations, Permanent Missions, and Civil Society Organizations, in Geneva, New York, Vienna, Den Haag, Nairobi and Paris. The Project Officer provides essential support to the Head of IGC Secretariat to achieve the initiative’s success. More specifically:

• Support the governance of the initiative, liaising regularly with the office of the Chair of the Global Board and the Head of the Secretariat, to meet objectives and support the expansion of the network and deepening of impact.
• Schedule and organise biannual meetings of the Global Board, suggest agendas, prepare minutes and take follow up actions as requested by the members of the Board.
• Develop and maintain online platforms and procedures to efficiently manage the activities of the secretariat and enable reporting, and coordinate the network of Champions and focal points.
• Manage the sign up of Champions, and communicate with Focal Points and the Champions team in Geneva and other Hubs as required.
• Manage IGC’s social media channels, making sure that timely and newsworthy content is posted daily on Twitter and Facebook, run periodic campaigns and monitor Champions’ and member organisations’ social media activity to amplify as appropriate.
• Maintain the website, draft and upload news items to the website, to ensure the Champions profiles are up to date and the activities of the network and of its members are promoted.
• Organise the biannual Champions meetings and quarterly Focal Points meetings in Geneva and circulate summaries of the meetings.
• Assist new hubs, train coordinators, organise biannual hub coordinators meetings and ensure that the activities of other hubs are reflected and promoted on the website and IGC’s social media channels.
• Prepare the Annual Survey and Quick Questions on the Panel Parity Pledge, inform focal points when the Survey is open and follow up to maximise reporting. Collect, compile and analyse answers for presentation in Annual Report.
• Set a timeline for the timely publication of the annual report, collate inputs, contribute to the drafting the content and liaise with graphic designers for the layout, design, printing and distribution of the Annual Report.
• Build and maintain relationships with key members of the network, partners and funders to exchange information on the growth of the network, strategic direction and events.

You will have the following skills and competencies:

• MA in International Relations, Development Studies, Political Science, Economics, International Humanitarian Law or other relevant fields.
• Expertise and experience working in gender equality: developing policies and campaigns.
• Proven experience in project management, coordination, events and communication.
• Excellent spoken and written English and French is required; knowledge of any other language is an asset
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good communicator and ability to build and manage interpersonal relationships
• Social media and website management savvy
• Ability to work with database applications (Salesforce or Airtable)
• Ability to work autonomously with minimum guidance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, trouble-shoot and to meet short-and long-term deadlines
• Good critical and creative thinking and analytical skills
• Demonstrated experience in budget and financial management
• Swiss national or holder of a valid work permit.

If you recognise yourself in this challenge, we are eager to receive your full application file (CV, cover letter and qualifications) on [email protected] until 10 November 2019.
The successful candidate will be expected to take up the position on 6 January 2020 or upon agreement.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.