Programme Coordinator

Switzerland
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Switzerland

Programme Coordinator

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Programme Coordinator, full time 35 hours per week Monday to Friday working in Geneva, Switzerland. This is a one year fixed term contract. However we have funding for the role to be part time on a permanent basis after one year so it could suit someone who is happy to work full time for one year then move to part time. Alternatively, this role might just suit someone who wishes to work full time for a year and then we would need to recruit again. There is a possibility we may receive more funding to extend the role on a full time basis but we cannot confirm that at this time.

This role will suit someone who has extensive experience managing the operations of a team or function and whom is a senior administrator with budgetary experience.

JOB PURPOSE

The role exists to ensure the team operates effectively and efficiently. The role holder will manage all administration and finance for the team including all travel, meetings, invoices, expenses and budget support. This office focuses mainly on advocacy and partners with the United Nations and Amnesty International Sections (other offices) thus the role would suit someone comfortable managing relationships at all levels internally and externally.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate and support project planning and reporting, maintaining records and document management. We use MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams and Sharepoint.
  • Processing expenses and invoices using Concur.
  • Managing and administering the budget and providing reports to Finance and management.
  • Organise events, meetings, international travel.
  • Liaise with the United Nations and other Amnesty offices and the movement.
  • Manage the operations of the office including equipment and utilities.
  • Partner with Human Resources regarding staff, volunteers and consultants.
  • Ad-hoc project work.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Extensive experience managing a large team or office or department and holding decision-making responsibility.
  • Proven ability to manage projects from start to end.
  • Experience arranging events, retreats, meetings and international travel.
  • Strong experience using MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams and Outlook. It would be preferable to have strong working knowledge of Concur and Sharepoint and to be competent using systems.
  • Must be very organised and proactive.
  • Strong relationship management skills.
  • Proficiency and experience in finance managing invoices and expenses and supporting budget management and reporting.
  • Fluency in English and French.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities***.***

Amnesty International is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the team by [email protected]

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