Campaign Training Officer
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) and the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC) are global campaigns in over 90 countries with more than 350 member organizations. Their main offices are currently in Geneva and London.
The ICBL, recipient of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, is recognized as the driving force behind the achievement and ongoing success of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. The CMC played the key role in the creation of the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, and now works for its universalization and implementation.
Over the past three years, the CMC, ICBL and their research initiative--Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor (“the Monitor”)--have been working closely together to ensure coherence in our respective work and to enhance efficiency in our operations. Since January 1, 2011, all three operate under one legal, financial and governance structure in order to ensure even more synergy, to have more impact and to streamline cooperation. A new Governance Board is providing strategic, financial and human resources oversight. As part of the new arrangement, there will be a restructuring of staff positions. In practical terms, the CMC and ICBL will remain two separate and strong campaigns with dedicated staff for both. Other staff working on administration, media and communications, finance, logistics and administration, and policy will support both campaigns.
There will be an open competition for all staff positions, but all current staff members are encouraged to apply. Applications for the positions of Executive Director, CMC Director, ICBL Director, and Policy Director are closed. We are now opening the following positions: ICBL Campaign Manager, CMC Campaign Manager, Policy Officer (two positions), Media and Communications Officer, Campaign Training Officer. We are also seeking an Operations Manager and an Administrative Officer, a Finance Manager and a Finance Officer.
These are exciting times for our campaigns as we continue our efforts to completely eliminate landmines and cluster munitions from our world and to support a world where victims can lead fulfilling lives.
Summary of the Position of Campaign Training Officer:
We seek a dynamic and experienced Campaign Training Officer to develop and expand ICBL-CMC memberships’ base of knowledge and skills to ensure effective advocacy on the CCM and MBT and provide additional support to staff to ensure the effective operation of the ICBL and CMC. The Campaign Training Officer will develop and execute an organizational learning plan that enhances and supports the work of members and VA Focal Points in collaboration with staff, the Governance Board and membership. This person will identify and contribute to the development of trainings and materials to facilitate the work of campaigners nationally and internationally and contribute to members’ participation in, and support for, national campaign activities including act as the main focal point for campaign grant schemes.The Campaign Training officer will promote member activities by drafting reports and articles for newsletters, the websites, social media sites, etc. and develop and ensure distribution of campaign tools and materials in consultation with members, staff and governance bodies. This person will contribute to the effective overall operation and management of CMC-ICBL, and report to the ICBL and CMC Directors.
Geneva is the preferred location, but location is negotiable if within easy access to Geneva. The position requires the ability to travel and periodically it requires extensive travel.
Desired qualifications:
• At least two years of professional experience in the development and design of training strategies and programs for a variety of clients – internal and external. NGO experience is preferred.
• A degree or certificate in organizational development, adult learning or other relevant education.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and coordinating training events for up to 100 people. Experience in coordinating events for participants with different educational backgrounds, different cultures and different mother tongues is a definite asset.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Other languages would be an asset.
• Strong writing and editing skills and keen attention to detail; ability to produce clear, concise educational materials on tight deadlines for a variety of audiences.
• Strong computer literacy including experience with website administration systems, databases and Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent and proven communication and interpersonal skills with a wide variety of multi-cultural, multi-lingual groups and stakeholders.
• Proven capacity to work in a self directed manner as well as a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with staff and campaign members.
• A demonstrable understanding of and commitment to human rights and/or disarmament issues.
• Creative and self motivated.
• Desire and flexibility to travel internationally.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, with comprehensive benefits.
The ICBL, recipient of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, is recognized as the driving force behind the achievement and ongoing success of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. The CMC played the key role in the creation of the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, and now works for its universalization and implementation.
Over the past three years, the CMC, ICBL and their research initiative--Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor (“the Monitor”)--have been working closely together to ensure coherence in our respective work and to enhance efficiency in our operations. Since January 1, 2011, all three operate under one legal, financial and governance structure in order to ensure even more synergy, to have more impact and to streamline cooperation. A new Governance Board is providing strategic, financial and human resources oversight. As part of the new arrangement, there will be a restructuring of staff positions. In practical terms, the CMC and ICBL will remain two separate and strong campaigns with dedicated staff for both. Other staff working on administration, media and communications, finance, logistics and administration, and policy will support both campaigns.
There will be an open competition for all staff positions, but all current staff members are encouraged to apply. Applications for the positions of Executive Director, CMC Director, ICBL Director, and Policy Director are closed. We are now opening the following positions: ICBL Campaign Manager, CMC Campaign Manager, Policy Officer (two positions), Media and Communications Officer, Campaign Training Officer. We are also seeking an Operations Manager and an Administrative Officer, a Finance Manager and a Finance Officer.
These are exciting times for our campaigns as we continue our efforts to completely eliminate landmines and cluster munitions from our world and to support a world where victims can lead fulfilling lives.
Summary of the Position of Campaign Training Officer:
We seek a dynamic and experienced Campaign Training Officer to develop and expand ICBL-CMC memberships’ base of knowledge and skills to ensure effective advocacy on the CCM and MBT and provide additional support to staff to ensure the effective operation of the ICBL and CMC. The Campaign Training Officer will develop and execute an organizational learning plan that enhances and supports the work of members and VA Focal Points in collaboration with staff, the Governance Board and membership. This person will identify and contribute to the development of trainings and materials to facilitate the work of campaigners nationally and internationally and contribute to members’ participation in, and support for, national campaign activities including act as the main focal point for campaign grant schemes.The Campaign Training officer will promote member activities by drafting reports and articles for newsletters, the websites, social media sites, etc. and develop and ensure distribution of campaign tools and materials in consultation with members, staff and governance bodies. This person will contribute to the effective overall operation and management of CMC-ICBL, and report to the ICBL and CMC Directors.
Geneva is the preferred location, but location is negotiable if within easy access to Geneva. The position requires the ability to travel and periodically it requires extensive travel.
Desired qualifications:
• At least two years of professional experience in the development and design of training strategies and programs for a variety of clients – internal and external. NGO experience is preferred.
• A degree or certificate in organizational development, adult learning or other relevant education.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and coordinating training events for up to 100 people. Experience in coordinating events for participants with different educational backgrounds, different cultures and different mother tongues is a definite asset.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Other languages would be an asset.
• Strong writing and editing skills and keen attention to detail; ability to produce clear, concise educational materials on tight deadlines for a variety of audiences.
• Strong computer literacy including experience with website administration systems, databases and Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent and proven communication and interpersonal skills with a wide variety of multi-cultural, multi-lingual groups and stakeholders.
• Proven capacity to work in a self directed manner as well as a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with staff and campaign members.
• A demonstrable understanding of and commitment to human rights and/or disarmament issues.
• Creative and self motivated.
• Desire and flexibility to travel internationally.
How to apply
Please send a detailed cover letter, resume and contact information for two references to jobs@icblcmc.org by April 1, 2011. In the subject line, please mention the position for which you are applying. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please. Please see www.icbl.org and/or www.stopclustermunitions.org for more details about the organization as well as for the full job descriptions of the positions currently vacant.Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, with comprehensive benefits.
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