Switzerland: Implementation Support Specialist - Mine Action Convention

Hosted by the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), the Implementation Support Unit (ISU) serves as the interface between the States Parties and the international community on issues related to the implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.

FUNCTION, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Implementation Support Specialist - Humanitarian Disarmament Law

Under the direction of the Director of the ISU, the Implementation Support Specialist will lead efforts on the part of the Convention on Cluster Munitions Implementation Support Unit to support States to the Convention in their efforts to implement provisions of the Convention.

In particular, the Implementation Support Specialist:

· Reports to the Director of the ISU and functions as Acting Director in the Director’s absence;

· Assists the Coordinators in preparing and convening meetings on their various thematic responsibilities;

· Assists the Coordinators in their outreach and bilateral dialogue with States Parties having obligations to fulfil as well as relevant organisations and institutions;

· Supports States in understanding the nature and extent of their obligations under the Convention;

· Maintains a resource base of available and relevant technical expertise within the various thematic areas and on request assist States Parties in coming into contact with such expertise;

· Contracts relevant technical expertise in support of specific activities and projects organized by the President or the Coordinators, including for development of substantive documents;

· Supervises the Implementation Support Assistant

· Manages external communication, website update, reporting addressed to the CCM governance

· Assists the Director with finance monitoring Performs any other duties as assigned by the Director on behalf of the States Parties.

Profile Requirements - Experience and competencies

Education:

· A Master’s degree in political/social sciences or International Humanitarian Law. Alternatively a Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of professional experience in the field of international relations, international law, conflict prevention or post-conflict work is ideal.

Experience:

· A minimum of 5 years of specific substantive and technical experience in the nexus of development/humanitarian/disarmament work, in research, strategy formulation, policy and/or programme development.

· Knowledge of advanced concepts in humanitarian disarmament, with a broad knowledge of related disciplines (human rights, IHL, humanitarian action, peacebuilding and conflict prevention)

· Knowledge of the international agenda on disarmament and human security affairs;

· Experience in international multi-lateral diplomacy is essential, with skills in facilitation and consensus-building;

· Prior exposure to secretariat functions and/or international conferences is desired

Please provide your application in English and include a detailed CV (max 5 pages), a letter of motivation, your earliest date of availability and any other material that you deem useful to provide in support of your candidacy.

Applications will be received by e-mail to the address: jobs@cmconvention.org