18 October 2011

Job opportunity: Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor Coordinator

<paragraph>The Coordinator is responsible for providing coordination of the Monitor initiative. The Coordinator’s primary responsibility is ensuring that editorial and policy decisions made by the Editorial Board are implemented effectively, including the regular publication and distribution of the Monitor's publications. The Coordinator facilitates communication among all the organizations and individuals participating in the initiative, including the research network, Editorial Team, and the Editorial Board. </paragraph>

The Monitor is currently seeking a Coordinator (100% time). This is an eleven month position while the Monitor’s Program Manager is on parental leave. Geneva is the preferred location for this position.ICBL-CMC Job Description and Person Specification
Job title: Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor Coordinator (parental leave replacement)
Based in: Geneva preferred
Time period: 1 February to 1 December
Reports to: Editorial Board and Executive Director
Job purpose: The Coordinator is responsible for providing coordination of the Monitor initiative. The Coordinator’s primary responsibility is ensuring that editorial and policy decisions made by the Editorial Board are implemented effectively, including the regular publication and distribution of the Monitor's publications. The Coordinator facilitates communication among all the organizations and individuals participating in the initiative, including the research network, Editorial Team, and the Editorial Board.
Management of: ConsultantsThe Organization The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) and the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC) are global campaigns in over 90 countries with more than 350 member organizations. Their main offices are currently in Geneva and London. The ICBL, recipient of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, is recognized as the driving force behind the achievement and ongoing success of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. The CMC played the key role in the creation of the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, and now works for its universalization and implementation. Over the past three years, the CMC, ICBL and its research initiative—Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor ("the Monitor")—have been working closely together to ensure coherence in our respective work and to enhance efficiency in our operations. Starting in 2011, all three started to operate under one legal, financial, and governance structure in order to ensure even more synergy, to have more impact and to streamline cooperation. A new Governance Board is providing strategic, financial and human resources oversight. In practical terms, the CMC and ICBL will remain two separate and strong campaigns with dedicated staff for both. Other staff working on administration, media and communications, finance, logistics and administration, and policy will support both campaigns and the Monitor.These are exciting times for our campaigns as we continue our efforts to completely eliminate landmines and cluster munitions from our world and to support a world where victims can lead fulfilling lives. Job DescriptionLeadership and Coordination (50% of time)

  • Oversee the successful execution of Monitor production, editing, and research plans and schedules, ensuring all research products are completed on time and within the approved budget;
  • Serve as the primary point of contact in the Monitor for the ICBL-CMC Governance Board and ICBL-CMC staff, and be the communications link between the Monitor’s Editorial Board, Editorial Team, and research network;
  • Oversee and coordinate regular communication relating to the Monitor throughout the research network, both internally and externally, and to the ICBL-CMC more broadly;
  • Ensure the smooth operations of the Editorial Team and consultants;
  • Coordinate the Monitor’s response when input is sought from the ICBL-CMC and external partners; and
  • Support the ICBL-CMC Executive Director in ensuring that decisions taken by the Editorial Board are communicated and implemented.

Production (35% of time)

  • Coordinate publication design and layout;
  • Regularly update website content;
  • Coordinate a photo search and prepare photos and captions for use in publications; and
  • Maintain editing schedules and related documentation systems.

Research and Editing (10% of time)

  • Proofread fact sheets, the Support for Mine Action section of Country Profiles, and the thematic overviews for Landmine Monitor and Cluster Munition Monitor.

Financial Management (5% of time)

  • Provide financial management support to the ICBL-CMC Finance Manager and Executive Director.

Desired Qualifications

  • A minimum of three years of progressive coordination experience, preferably in the NGO sector;
  • A bachelor’s degree in political science, international development, international relations, or a related field;
  • Excellent computer skills including advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and internet and email proficiency;
  • Experience managing and updating a website;
  • Demonstrated experience in managing consultants, monitoring contracts, and working with a Board;
  • Concrete experience managing via a results-based management or logic framework;
  • Strong English-language writing and oral skills (additional languages would be an asset);
  • Able to work independently with little supervision, short deadlines, and limited resources;
  • Excellent and proven communication and interpersonal skills with a wide variety of multi-cultural, multi-lingual groups and stakeholders;
  • Functions well under pressure, can handle numerous tasks simultaneously, and excellent time management skills;
  • Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail;
  • The ability to be creative, flexible and adaptable;
  • Knowledge and experience with the landmines and cluster munitions issues is desirable; and a
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally.

Application Procedure

  • Send curriculum vitae, letter of application, one professional writing sample, and a list of three professional references to the Monitor Hiring Committee at monitor@icblcmc.org.
  • Only electronic applications will be accepted.
  • Applications must be received by Wednesday 2 November. Late applications will not be considered.
  • Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

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