Policy Officer (2 Vacancies) 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 Policy Officer:
We seek a dynamic and experienced Policy Officer to support the Policy Director in developing and communicating ICBL and CMC policies on different thematic issues, as identified by the Senior Management Team and the Governance Board.
The Policy Officer will provide outreach and support to ICBL and CMC Campaign Teams and members in countries where there are challenges or concerns that require dedicated analysis and policy recommendations on a variety of issues; produce first drafts of CMC and ICBL policy papers, statements, letters, and advocacy messages in collaboration with governance members, member organizations with relevant expertise, researchers, and staff; assist with the coordination of CMC and ICBL input as required to official documents of the MBT and CCM; liaise with CMC and ICBL Campaign Team to enhance the interplay and information sharing between policy and campaigning. The Policy Officer will act as a spokesperson or represent the CMC and ICBL on policy issues and contribute to the effective overall operation and management of ICBL-CMC.
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:
• University degree as well as three to five years experience with NGO coalitions and networks - preferably in the disarmament or humanitarian fields - as well as international government relations experience.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies on an international level.
• Strong writing and editing skills and keen attention to detail; ability to produce clear, concise written materials on tight deadlines.
• Sound political judgment and strategic sense with a good understanding of international politics.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with the issues related to landmines and cluster munitions and their respective international treaties.
• Candidates must be creative, self-motivated, well organized, and able to function under pressure and handle numerous tasks simultaneously.
• Candidates must be willing to take initiative, work with minimum supervision, and work independently as well as function as a member of a team.
• Experience as a spokesperson with the media, governments or other stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Other languages would be an asset.
• Strong computer literacy, including working knowledge of Word, Excel, Email, Internet, social networks and willingness to learn web posting.
• Excellent and proven communication and interpersonal skills with a wide variety of multi-cultural, multi-lingual groups and stakeholders.
• Desire and flexibility to travel internationally.
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 Policy Officer:
We seek a dynamic and experienced Policy Officer to support the Policy Director in developing and communicating ICBL and CMC policies on different thematic issues, as identified by the Senior Management Team and the Governance Board.
The Policy Officer will provide outreach and support to ICBL and CMC Campaign Teams and members in countries where there are challenges or concerns that require dedicated analysis and policy recommendations on a variety of issues; produce first drafts of CMC and ICBL policy papers, statements, letters, and advocacy messages in collaboration with governance members, member organizations with relevant expertise, researchers, and staff; assist with the coordination of CMC and ICBL input as required to official documents of the MBT and CCM; liaise with CMC and ICBL Campaign Team to enhance the interplay and information sharing between policy and campaigning. The Policy Officer will act as a spokesperson or represent the CMC and ICBL on policy issues and contribute to the effective overall operation and management of ICBL-CMC.
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:
• University degree as well as three to five years experience with NGO coalitions and networks - preferably in the disarmament or humanitarian fields - as well as international government relations experience.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies on an international level.
• Strong writing and editing skills and keen attention to detail; ability to produce clear, concise written materials on tight deadlines.
• Sound political judgment and strategic sense with a good understanding of international politics.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with the issues related to landmines and cluster munitions and their respective international treaties.
• Candidates must be creative, self-motivated, well organized, and able to function under pressure and handle numerous tasks simultaneously.
• Candidates must be willing to take initiative, work with minimum supervision, and work independently as well as function as a member of a team.
• Experience as a spokesperson with the media, governments or other stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Other languages would be an asset.
• Strong computer literacy, including working knowledge of Word, Excel, Email, Internet, social networks and willingness to learn web posting.
• Excellent and proven communication and interpersonal skills with a wide variety of multi-cultural, multi-lingual groups and stakeholders.
• 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.
ICBL-CMC is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity.
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