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 winner of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. It is the founding member organization of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), winner of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize, and continues to serve on the ICAN Steering Group. IPPNW has ECOSOC status at the United Nations, is in Official Relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) and works 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 and working with international organizations, governments, and the media.
As IPPNW-GLO Director, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Director of IPPNW and the office staff in Boston, and with 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 in Geneva.
Job Objectives and Responsibilities
Your main deliverables will focus on:
1. 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.
2. Representation and Public Relations: Ensure IPPNW-GLO and the IPPNW federation is well represented to achieve its mission and programmatic goals.
3. Resource Management: Lead the organization’s financial affairs, ensure efficient fiscal management, and assist the Board in meeting its legal and fiduciary responsibilities.
4. Leadership and strategic planning: In conjunction with IPPNW, develop and execute IPPNW-GLO strategies and support 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.
5. Human Resources: Recruit, structure, inspire and lead an effective, diverse Geneva-based staff team, with a common vision and sense of purpose, clear goals and division of responsibility, transparency, accountability, and effective internal coordination and communication.
6. Governance: Inform and consult with IPPNW staff and leadership and the IPPNW-GLO Board and General Assembly to support governance.
Qualifications
● University degree or equivalent in experience related to non-profit management, public relations, fundraising, advocacy, nuclear disarmament, international relations, political science, or related field;
● Excellent management skills, with five (5) years managing a team preferred;
● Excellent fundraising record and skills that are diverse—foundations, individuals, and governments;
● A minimum of five (5) years of experience in influencing policy (advocacy), ideally at the international level, within a United Nations context and/or in partnership with projects or actors;
● Detailed knowledge of global issues related to nuclear weapons and arms control and disarmament is strongly preferred; Candidates with experience in the field will be considered first;
● Sharp strategic and policy sense, and a good capacity for analysis and synthesis;
● Ability to work in a multicultural environment successfully and to demonstrate gender-responsive and non-discriminatory behavior and attitudes;
● Strong content and foundation proposal writing skills are essential;
● Good interpersonal, networking, and representation skills;
● A strong commitment to the team and collaborative work;
● An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards;
● Swiss/EU national or in possession of a valid Swiss work permit strongly preferred; and,
● Fluent in English. Second language desirable.
Salary: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package based on location. The salary for this full-time position is CHF 80-90’000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Timeline:
1. Email a cover letter, your CV, including two (2) references, and a writing sample, to ippnwglo@ippnw.org.
Please write ‘IPPNW-GLO Director’ in the subject line
2. We will contact you regarding an interview if you meet the criteria above and we believe you would be a good fit.
3. The target date for starting in the position is April 2026.
