Contract Type
Full-time, senior executive position, permanent employment contract
About GenderPrise International
GenderPrise International is a Switzerland-registered commercial limited liability company (SÀRL) dedicated to gender-smart consulting, leadership development, and institutional transformation. We serve:
- Businesses and institutions seeking to embed gender-smart systems, governance, and leadership practices;
- Women leaders advancing into senior and decision-making roles;
- Women entrepreneurs building scalable, resilient, and future-oriented enterprises.
Operating across diverse markets and cultural contexts, GenderPrise International tailors solutions to regional realities while upholding international standards of excellence, ethics, and impact.
The Role
GenderPrise International Sàrl is looking for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive the company’s strategic development, programmatic direction, and external positioning. This senior executive leadership role requires a strong strategic vision, professional credibility in gender equality and institutional development, and the ability to operate confidently in international and multicultural environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate approved strategic directions into actionable plans, services, and measurable outcomes across all areas of activity.
- Lead the continuous improvement of programs, methodologies, and advisory offerings to align with the company’s strategic framework and quality standards.
- Drive commercial development by expanding institutional and corporate client portfolios, managing key partnerships, and identifying opportunities for sustainable revenue growth.
- Act as the primary executive interface in high-level engagements with clients, partners, and stakeholders during negotiations, presentations, and strategic discussions.
- Oversee proposal development, fundraising activities, and strategic collaborations, ensuring commercial viability and alignment with approved objectives.
- Provide executive leadership to internal teams, consultants, and external experts, ensuring effective coordination and performance management.
- Ensure coordination between programmatic, financial, administrative, and operational functions to support efficient delivery and organizational stability.
- Uphold corporate governance, ethical standards, and compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
- Monitor performance, delivery quality, and impact indicators, contributing to continuous improvement and organizational sustainability.
Required Qualifications
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in one or more of the following fields:
- Organizational or Institutional Development
- Business Administration, Management, or an MBA
- International Development
- Gender Studies
- Public Policy or related social sciences
Professional Experience
Minimum 10 years of senior professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Executive leadership, general management, or senior advisory roles
- Strategic development, consulting, or institutional leadership
- Gender equality, inclusion, or social impact within commercial, institutional, or hybrid organizations
Skills & Competencies
- Strong strategic, analytical, and systems-thinking capabilities.
- Proven executive leadership and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to integrate research, policy, and practice into commercially viable advisory services.
- Strong stakeholder, risk, and conflict management skills.
- Demonstrated business development capabilities.
- High level of integrity, professional maturity, and ethical judgment.
Languages
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
- Professional working proficiency in French is a strong asset.
- Knowledge of additional languages, especially Russian and Turkish, is considered an advantage.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Legal eligibility to work in Switzerland, or demonstrable eligibility to obtain a Swiss work and residence permit.
- Demonstrated capacity to assume executive responsibility in accordance with Swiss law.
- Availability to be based in or regularly operate from Geneva, Switzerland.
- Absence of any conflicts of interest that could compromise executive decision-making.
- Willingness and ability to comply with internal governance policies, ethical standards, and confidentiality obligations.
What Do We Offer
In this senior executive leadership role, you will enjoy significant strategic autonomy and responsibility within a growing, internationally oriented advisory company. You will have the opportunity to shape, scale, and consolidate a premium gender-smart consulting and transformation business operating across multiple markets.
Join us at the intersection of gender equality, leadership, and institutional transformation while working in a professional environment with clear decision-making structures and high ethical standards.
Financial Terms
GenderPrise International Sàrl offers a competitive executive remuneration package, which may include:
- A fixed annual gross salary aligned with senior executive benchmarks in Switzerland.
- Statutory social security contributions and improved insurance conditions as per Swiss law.
- Additional benefits, subject to contractual agreement.
Final financial terms will be determined based on the selected candidate's profile and will be formalized in an executive employment contract in full compliance with Swiss labor regulations.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.