Deputy Director (based in Geneva, Switzerland)

Job Overview

International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) is a not-for-profit organisation that guarantees individuals the right to competent legal representation, protection from cruel and unusual punishment, and a fair trial.

IBJ seeks an experienced, results-oriented leader to work with the President and CEO and senior staff to implement its vision.

The Deputy Director is a full-time position based in Geneva, Switzerland, and reports directly to the CEO.

The role develops and maintains the organisational structure, leads expansion, and supports the CEO in strategic planning and operational efficiency.

IBJ is also focusing on its digital transformation across the global network.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CEO to implement the vision, mission, and strategy of the organization.
• Lead strategic and operational planning processes, setting organisational priorities.
• Contribute to the fundraising strategy and oversee all fundraising and development efforts, including drafting proposals.
• Coordinate the work of all international offices, ensuring consistency with the mission.
• Manage expansion, including new projects and initiatives.
• Lead technology initiatives, including artificial intelligence, to enhance access to justice programmes; overall supervision of the technology team.
• Manage outreach and communication channels.
• Develop new networks of supporters and coordinate them to expand outreach and impact.
• Develop and manage organisational and operational systems and processes.
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, accountability, and compliance with grant agreements.
• Supervise staff, volunteers, and interns; manage HR systems, recruitment, and performance review processes.
• Oversee financial processes: audit, payroll, benefits, insurance, administrative and project accounting, and production of financial statements, narrative, and reports to donors, the Finance Committee, and tax returns.
• Monitor and lead risk management, including risks from emerging technologies.

Qualifications and Competencies

• At least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Exceptional written communication skills.
• Fluent English; native speaker preferred.
• Graduate degree (JD, MBA, or MPA).
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and organisational competency.
• Demonstrated success in operations and project management, including large donor-funded projects.
• Demonstrated success in development and fundraising in the non-profit sector.
• Experience supervising and motivating a diverse group across disciplines, including lawyers, in a multicultural environment.
• Good working knowledge of technological solutions in a legal environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High level of responsibility and accountability. Integrity, professional discretion, and the ability to handle confidential matters.
• Experience in operational growth and development of an organization.
• Strong planning, time-management, and delegation skills.
• Entrepreneurial creativity and flexibility in meeting challenges.
• Optimistic and hopeful personality with a pragmatic can-do attitude.
• Unwavering commitment to the protection of the rights of the accused.

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with experience, subject to a non-profit organisation range.

Application

Applications must be submitted by 23:59 CEST on 30 July 2026.

The position will be closed at IBJ's discretion.

Send a statement of interest and curriculum vitae (including references) to

; use the subject line 'Deputy Director Position'.

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