Operations Manager International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL)
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 Operations Manager:
We seek an organised, dynamic and experienced Operations manager to be responsible for ensuring the overall effective operations and logistics of the organization. The Operations manager will ensure the coordination and oversight of all logistical tasks pertaining to all conferences, special events, staff meetings, governance retreats and missions with the support of the Administrative Officer, Campaign. Training and Support Officer, consultants and volunteers where needed. The Operation Manager will support the Executive Director in fundraising and grant management and serve as a member of the ICBL-CMC Senior Management Team responsible for ensuring the representational and performance needs of the organization as a whole are met in the most effective and efficient means possible. This person will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and effective operations of the ICBL-CMC offices. The Operation Manager will report to the Executive Director and will supervise the Administrative Officer.
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:
• Tertiary education and at least 5 year work experience in similar areas of work.
• Experience working in the NGO sector is an advantage
• Experience and aptitude for managing staff and volunteers and understanding of, and commitment to, relevant human resources procedures and practices
• Experience in managing budgets and managing agencies and external suppliers
• Experience in drafting proposals and reports to and liaising with institutional donors
• Strong organizational and project management skills and a proven ability to deliver results during major conferences
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and to function under pressure and handle numerous tasks simultaneously.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with a wide variety of multi-cultural, multi-lingual groups and stakeholders, strong negotiating skills and ability to innovate and solve problems
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Other languages would be an asset.
• Background knowledge on cluster munitions, landmines and the Convention on Cluster Munitions and the Mine Ban Treaty.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, with comprehensive benefits.
ICBL-CMC is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity.
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 Operations Manager:
We seek an organised, dynamic and experienced Operations manager to be responsible for ensuring the overall effective operations and logistics of the organization. The Operations manager will ensure the coordination and oversight of all logistical tasks pertaining to all conferences, special events, staff meetings, governance retreats and missions with the support of the Administrative Officer, Campaign. Training and Support Officer, consultants and volunteers where needed. The Operation Manager will support the Executive Director in fundraising and grant management and serve as a member of the ICBL-CMC Senior Management Team responsible for ensuring the representational and performance needs of the organization as a whole are met in the most effective and efficient means possible. This person will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and effective operations of the ICBL-CMC offices. The Operation Manager will report to the Executive Director and will supervise the Administrative Officer.
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:
• Tertiary education and at least 5 year work experience in similar areas of work.
• Experience working in the NGO sector is an advantage
• Experience and aptitude for managing staff and volunteers and understanding of, and commitment to, relevant human resources procedures and practices
• Experience in managing budgets and managing agencies and external suppliers
• Experience in drafting proposals and reports to and liaising with institutional donors
• Strong organizational and project management skills and a proven ability to deliver results during major conferences
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and to function under pressure and handle numerous tasks simultaneously.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with a wide variety of multi-cultural, multi-lingual groups and stakeholders, strong negotiating skills and ability to innovate and solve problems
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Other languages would be an asset.
• Background knowledge on cluster munitions, landmines and the Convention on Cluster Munitions and the Mine Ban Treaty.
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.
ICBL-CMC is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity.
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