About IPPNW-GLO
IPPNW-GLO is a Geneva-based non-profit association founded in February 2023 to advance the mission of IPPNW, a global non-partisan federation of national medical organizations dedicated to research, education, and advocacy relevant to the prevention of nuclear war and the promotion of peace. IPPNW is a registered US charity with headquarters in Boston.
Founded by US and Soviet physicians in 1980, IPPNW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985. It is the founding member organization of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), which received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017, and continues to serve on the ICAN Steering Group. IPPNW holds ECOSOC status at the United Nations, is in Official Relations with the World Health Organization (WHO), and collaborates closely with international health and civil society groups, many of whom are located or have a presence in Geneva.
About the Position
The IPPNW-GLO Director is responsible for the overall strategic and operational management of staff, programs, and mission execution for IPPNW-GLO. Key aspects of the role include managing stakeholder and donor relations as well as liaising with international organizations, governments, and the media.
As IPPNW-GLO Director, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Director of IPPNW and office staff in Boston, alongside IPPNW affiliates within our federation. The Board and General Assembly of IPPNW-GLO provide broad oversight and support to the GLO Director. This is a full-time position based in Geneva.
Job Objectives and Responsibilities
Your main deliverables will focus on:
- Resource Mobilization and Development: Develop and implement a fundraising strategy that ensures the financial sustainability of the organization, while collaborating with and assisting in the development of the overall IPPNW federation.
- Representation and Public Relations: Ensure IPPNW-GLO and the IPPNW federation are well represented to achieve their mission and programmatic goals.
- Resource Management: Lead the organization’s financial affairs, ensure efficient fiscal management, and assist the Board in meeting its legal and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Leadership and Strategic Planning: In conjunction with IPPNW, develop and execute IPPNW-GLO strategies, supporting educational and advocacy activities related to the catastrophic humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons, the urgent moral and medical imperative of abolishing nuclear weapons, and other threat multipliers such as militarism, war, climate change, and artificial intelligence.
- Human Resources: Recruit, structure, inspire and lead an effective, diverse Geneva-based staff team, with a common vision and sense of purpose, clear goals, division of responsibility, transparency, accountability, and effective internal coordination and communication.
- Governance: Inform and consult with IPPNW staff and leadership, as well as the IPPNW-GLO Board and General Assembly to support governance.
Qualifications
- University degree or equivalent experience in non-profit management, public relations, fundraising, advocacy, nuclear disarmament, international relations, political science, or a related field.
- Excellent management skills, with a preference for candidates with five (5) years of team management experience.
- A proven track record in diverse fundraising efforts—working with foundations, individuals, and governments.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in influencing policy (advocacy), ideally within the international context of the United Nations or in partnership with relevant projects or actors.
- Preferably, detailed knowledge of global issues related to nuclear weapons, arms control, and disarmament; candidates with field experience will be prioritized.
- A sharp strategic and policy sense, with strong analytical and synthesis capabilities.
- The ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-responsive and non-discriminatory behavior and attitudes.
- Strong skills in content and foundation proposal writing.
- Excellent interpersonal, networking, and representation skills.
- A strong commitment to teamwork and collaborative work.
- An impeccable record of integrity and professional ethical standards.
- Fluency in English is required; a second language is desirable.
Application Process
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.