Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Contract: Full-time, 12-month fixed term (extension subject to funding)
Salary: CHF 167,700 – CHF 169,764 per year (plus benefits)
Deadline: 3 August 2025, 9:00 a.m. Geneva time
Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) is seeking a bold and visionary leader to serve as the inaugural Director of the Gender Justice Practitioner Hub (GJP Hub). This is a rare opportunity to shape a transformative global initiative focused on advancing gender justice for survivors of international crimes.
About the GJP Hub
The GJP Hub is a newly established global initiative designed to strengthen collaboration among gender justice practitioners, support creative problem-solving, and enhance outcomes in the pursuit of justice for international crimes. It was developed through extensive global consultations and research between 2023–2024, supported by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
The Hub is founded on three key pillars:
- Knowledge: A collective, accessible repository of precedents, tools, and resources for gender justice practitioners.
- Network: A platform for global collaboration, peer support, and innovation.
- Helpdesk: Tailored support and technical assistance to help practitioners overcome specific challenges in securing high-quality gender justice outcomes.
Central to the GJP Hub’s identity is a commitment to an intersectional, feminist, and decolonial approach, recognizing the deep interlinkage between gender justice and peace.
Role Overview
The Director will lead the strategic development and operational establishment of the GJP Hub. This includes building foundational systems, growing its donor base, overseeing programming, and positioning the Hub as a globally recognized force in gender justice. Reporting to the GJP Hub Management Committee, the Director will guide the Hub from incubation to a fully independent, operational entity.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Fundraising
- Design and execute a robust fundraising strategy.
- Build a diverse and sustainable donor base.
- Draft high-quality funding proposals, concept notes, and budgets.
- Secure funding to expand programming, staffing, and geographic presence.
2. Governance & Management
- Establish a governance framework that supports inclusive engagement globally.
- Oversee the legal registration of the GJP Hub as a non-profit entity.
- Engage regularly with the GJP Hub Management Committee and Advisory Board.
- Provide reports to LAW senior leadership on progress, impact, and operations.
3. Finance & Operations
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all activities.
- Develop internal policies reflecting ethical and strategic priorities.
- Oversee financial systems and budgeting, with support from LAW’s finance team.
- Manage risk and security protocols, and develop mitigation strategies.
4. Program Design & Implementation
- Set the strategic direction of the GJP Hub’s programming in line with its founding mission and values.
- Launch initiatives aligned with the Knowledge, Network, and Helpdesk pillars.
- Lead events and conferences, including the 2026 Gender and International Criminal Law Conference.
- Develop digital tools and manage online content, including the Hub’s database and website.
5. External Engagement & Representation
- Cultivate relationships with practitioners, civil society, and diplomatic stakeholders.
- Represent the GJP Hub in international fora and advocacy spaces.
- Promote the GJP Hub’s practitioner-driven, intersectional feminist identity.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a respected leader in gender justice, with a proven track record in strategic litigation, international criminal law, and institutional development. They will be comfortable navigating complex legal and political environments and committed to advancing justice for marginalized communities.
Essential Qualifications
- Extensive experience in gender and armed conflict, with a preference for prosecutorial expertise.
- Demonstrated leadership within international justice systems, with global operational exposure.
- Experience developing strategies for inclusive accountability mechanisms.
- Strong advocacy skills, with experience influencing diplomatic and policy stakeholders.
- Recognized expertise in international criminal law and gender justice.
- Experience embedding intersectional feminist approaches in justice institutions.
- Proven ability to engage with conflict-affected communities and civil society.
- Exceptional communication and strategic thinking skills.
- Ability to work in resource-constrained environments and start-up settings.
- Strong networks in accountability, gender justice, and diplomacy sectors.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital platforms.
How to Apply
This is a pivotal leadership role for a changemaker who wants to shape the future of gender justice globally. Applications should be submitted via the provided HR Bamboo link. Due to anticipated interest, early applications are strongly encouraged.
Apply by: 3 August 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Geneva time.
Link to apply: [HR Bamboo Link]
LAW reserves the right to close the application process early if a high volume of qualified candidates is received.
Commitment to Diversity
LAW is proud of its diverse, multinational team, which reflects the communities it supports. LAW encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience in conflict-affected regions.
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