The Geneva Disarmament Platform (GDP) is a newly-established independent, non-profit association intended to provide a neutral and dynamic forum of interaction in Geneva for all stakeholders in the field of disarmament. It aims to serve as a focal point for the disarmament community, facilitating cooperation and the sharing of information, where new issues can be explored and where difficult questions can be taken up in a less political and formal setting. It works to help various actors to be better connected, enhance interaction with non-disarmament actors in Geneva, break silos, and, hence, advance disarmament.
The GDP is looking for an Assistant Coordinator (75% of full time).
Duties
As a member of a very small team, the Assistant Coordinator will be involved in all aspects of the operations of the GDP. Duties include:
- Organizing meetings, seminars and other events, including arranging the travel of invited speakers
- Liaising with diplomats, officials, academics and NGO representatives
- Attending disarmament-related meetings and events, preparing summaries, identifying key issues, people and ideas
- Background research on disarmament and related topics
- Maintaining and updating the GDP disarmament events database and website, managing documentation and online resources
- Assisting with the administration of the GDP
Qualifications
- University degree in international relations or a related field
- At least 3 years experience working in an international setting (e.g international organization, diplomatic mission, international NGO, multinational corporation)
- Academic and/or work experience in multilateral disarmament or international security fields would be an advantage, as would experience in event management
- Good IT skills, in particular website management
- Flexibility, independence and reliability
- Fluent in English and French
Candidates must be Swiss citizens, or have a valid Swiss work permit.
Starting date: as soon as possible
HOW TO APPLY:
Send CV and cover letter (in English) by email to Richard Lennane, Executive Director, at r.lennane@disarmament.ch
