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ADVOCACY, PARTNERSHIPS AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – 50%
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT ADVOCACY, PARTNERSHIPS AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – 50% Organisation 2nd Chance – Swiss humanitarian medical NGO Location Geneva, Switzerland Reporting line Reports directly to the Executive Committee Position mission The Advocacy, Partnerships and Resource Development Manager is responsible for leading 2nd Chance's advocacy, external relations and fundraising activities. The role aims to strengthen the organisation's positioning within the Geneva international ecosystem and to secure sustainable institutional and philanthropic support. This position is distinct from field operations, while maintaining close coordination with operational teams to ensure coherence between field activities and advocacy narratives. Key responsibilities Advocacy and positioning – Develop and implement advocacy strategies aligned with 2nd Chance's mission – Strengthen the organisation's visibility and credibility within international, academic and philanthropic networks – Represent 2nd Chance with institutional, academic and funding partners Partnerships and fundraising – Develop and maintain relationships with foundations, donors and institutions – Lead the preparation of grant applications, funding proposals and donor reports – Identify and develop new partnership and funding opportunities Strategic coordination and cross-functional collaboration – Work closely with the Executive Committee on strategic priorities – Coordinate with the Head of Operations / Missions to translate field activities into credible impact narratives – Participate, on an occasional basis, in selected field missions to better understand operational realities and strengthen advocacy, communication and fundraising work Profile and mindset Required mindset – Strong humanitarian values and ethical commitment – Humility and genuine motivation to serve patients and local partners – Long-term vision focused on impact Qualifications and experience – Experience in fundraising, partnerships or advocacy within NGOs or global health organisations – Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills – Good understanding of the Geneva international and philanthropic ecosystem is a strong asset – Fluency in French and English Conditions Work rate: 50% Type of contract: Employment contract of indefinite duration or consultancy contract; salary varies depending on level of experience. Work location: Geneva Application process Applications must be submitted by email and include: – a curriculum vitae – a motivation letter – professional references Applications should be sent to: recrutement@2nd-chance.org
OPERATIONS/WORKSHOPS MANAGER – 65%
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT OPERATIONS/WORKSHOPS MANAGER – 65%

 

Organisation

2nd Chance – Swiss humanitarian medical NGO

 

Location

Geneva, Switzerland, with regular 1 week field missions in Sub-Saharan Africa during the year

 

Start date

Immediate or as agreed

 

Reporting line

Reports directly to the Executive Committee

Works in close collaboration with the Medical Committee

 

Position mission

The Operations / Workshops Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination and operational implementation of 2nd Chance's humanitarian surgical training workshops. The role focuses on field operations and delivery, ensuring that all activities are conducted in accordance with the organisation's ethical standards, strategic objectives and governance framework. The position involves several field missions per year, with stays of approximately one week, requiring temporary absences from Geneva. This position is primarily operational and clearly distinct from advocacy and fundraising activities, while requiring close coordination with those functions.

 

Key responsibilities

 

Operational coordination

– Plan, organise and coordinate surgical training workshops

– Manage operational timelines, logistics and field implementation

– Liaise with local hospitals, universities, ministries and local coordinators

– Coordinate deployment of medical teams and resources

 

Quality, ethics and governance

– Ensure compliance with medical, ethical and organisational standards

– Work closely with senior medical educators to validate indications and procedures

– Ensure proper documentation, reporting and post-workshop evaluation

– Contribute to impact measurement and data collection

 

Internal coordination and cross-functional collaboration

– Report to and coordinate with the Executive Committee on planning and priorities

– Work in close collaboration with the Head of Advocacy, Partnerships and Resource Development – Contribute, when relevant, to advocacy or representation activities where operational expertise and field experience provide added value

 

 

 

Conditions

 

Employment rate: 65%

Gross monthly salary: CHF 4,800 (100% equivalent: CHF 7,385)

Work location: Geneva

 

Application process

 

Applications must be submitted by email and include:

– a curriculum vitae

– a motivation letter

– professional references

 

Applications should be sent to: recrutement@2nd-chance.org 


Profile and mindset

Required mindset

– Strong humanitarian values 

– Humility, respect for local partners 

– Commitment to education, sustainability and ethical medical practice

 

Qualifications and experience

– Experience in managing humanitarian operations 

– Proven field in humanitarian context 

– Excellent team management and organisational and coordination skills – Ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments – Fluency in French and English.