NGO Group Recruits a new Coordinator

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The NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child is a registered network with the mission to facilitate the promotion, implementation and monitoring of the CRC. It is a leading international forum for advocacy on children’s issues within and outside the United Nations.  In the follow-up to the UN Special Session on Children, the Stockholm and Yokohama Congresses against the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, the Graça Machel Study on Children in Armed Conflict and the current UN Study on Violence against Children are just some of the key international events in which the NGO Group is playing a leading role. For further information on the NGO Group see http://www.crin.org/NGOGroupforCRC.
 
There are important developments within the United Nations human rights reform that may have serious implications for the advancement of child rights. The NGO Group is actively engaged in monitoring and influencing these processes to ensure that children’s rights and issues do not lose the gains made over the years. This coupled with the strong alliances with child rights NGOs/networks at regional, sub-regional and national levels on the CRC and other relevant themes places the NGO Group in a strong position to be a significant player in the global movement for child rights.

The Coordinator’s role is pivotal in ensuring that the NGO Group’s mission, strategies and programme plans are fulfilled with the full engagement of the Coordinating Committee (CoCo), staff and the membership of the network.  The Coordinator works under the overall management of the NGO Group’s Coordinating Committee and in collaboration with the employed staff at the NGO Group Secretariat.

Main responsibilities 

  • Assists the Coordinating Committee (CoCo) with the design and implementation of policies in keeping with the NGO Group’s mission and Strategic Plan.
  • Supports and coordinates the work of the NGO Group Secretariat.
  • Develops and implements a fundraising strategy with the Treasurer and staff
  • Provides overall financial and administrative management.
  • Ensures that all aspects of the NGO Group function in line with relevant Swiss law.
  • Supports monitoring of the implementation and execution of the Strategic Plan in conjunction with CoCo.
  • Plays an active role in the development and sustainability of the NGO Group outreach work in collaboration with important partners such as national child rights coalitions,,NGOs as well as with relevant UN agencies

Main duties 
 
Secretariat Functions

  • Oversees the implementation of office procedures, including staff rules covering conditions and terms of service, evaluation systems and staff meetings in consultation with staff, reporting to CoCo on a regular basis.
  • Ensures that CoCo decisions are implemented and that CoCo members are held to their commitments with regard to the Secretariat.
  • Is responsible for human resource management within the Secretariat, staff training, appraisals and development, in a manner that is collegial and supportive, to enable work targets to be achieved.
  • Is responsible for arranging the appointment of interns and consultants as deemed necessary.
  • Oversees the development of staff work plans and budgets as appropriate in keeping with the Strategic Plan
  • Coordinates preparation of all periodic reports and other necessary reports.
  • Coordinates and leads planning and follow-up of the NGO Group’s annual general assembly, CoCo and other meetings.
  • Attends and represents interest of staff at CoCo meetings, accompanied with staff when necessary

Networks and Programmatic Functions

  • Develops and oversees systems to support the organisational needs of the network.
  • Manages the NGO Group’s communication strategy/policy in collaboration with staff members, CRIN and other partners.
  • Explores and implements measures for strengthening programme works and outreach in collaboration with the CoCo and staff.
  • Coordinates official representation of the NGO Group, including to the media, with appropriate staff and network members.
  • Ensures a continuous process regarding membership recruitment
  • Develops channels for greater linkages between subgroups and works towards achieving greater coordinated action for advocacy in conjunction with CoCo

Fundraising and Financial Management Functions

  • Develops and implements a fundraising strategy that will improve the overall financial base of the network
  • Drafts and pursues fundraising proposals and other fundraising mechanisms
  • Conducts negotiations with donors as the main contact person.
  • Coordinates preparation of donor reports.
  • Works with accountant and Treasurer on day-to-day financial management and preparation of financial reports and annual accounts in accordance with Swiss law.
  • Prepares annual budgets in collaboration with staff, Treasurer and other relevant members of the network.
  • Manages budgets and prioritises allocation of available resources in consultation with staff. 

Qualifications

  • University degree or equivalent professional qualification
  • Good knowledge and proven experience of international human rights and commitment to its CRC expressions
  • Experience of international/civil society organisations and structures including working with networks and management committees
  • Excellent organisational, interpersonal, analytical, written and oral communication skills
  • Significant experience of fundraising with proven ability in writing successful grant applications for non-profit organisations
  • Several years experience in office management, staff support and coordination
  • Experience in organising committee meetings and larger assemblies
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and French; working knowledge of another UN language an asset.
  • Good computer skills in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  • Availability and willingness to travel

Terms and conditions of work

  • A full time post
  • The post is based in Geneva
  • No removal, housing or other benefits will be provided
  • Salary in line with current rates in Geneva
  • Work permits will be sought by the NGO Group as required
  • The network is subject to all Swiss regulations

How to apply

  • Write a short statement (no more than 500 words) indicating skills and experiences meeting the qualification, including an outline of strategies for fundraising
  • Include a resume
  • Provide names and full contact details of two references (references will be contacted for short-listed candidates only)
  • Interviews of short-listed applicants will be held in the weeks of June 12th and 19th  in Geneva.

Applications should be sent to: [email protected] by 31 May 2006. Indicate “Coordinator”.
 
For applications sent by ordinary mail, the mailing address is:
NGO Group for the CRC
1, rue de Varembé, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland

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