Chief of Staff in Genève

h3Context of Role /h3ulliFor candidates based outside the UK, countries: France, Germany, Switzerland remuneration will be aligned to IPPF's approved salary scale for the employee's contractual location and may differ from the London salary £65,025-91,033 range advertised. The Mexico salary range is MXN 1,069,148 -1,817,552 / Tunisia salary range TND 220,234-385,409 /liliPlease note, candidates must have the Right to Work in the respective country this role will be based in. /liliFrequent travel to London office as required where Director General is based. /li /ulh3Role Purpose /h3pThe Chief of Staff serves as the Director General’s adviser and partner in advancing IPPF’s mission, strategy and organisational priorities. The role supports the Director General’s effectiveness by providing high-quality strategic advice, shaping cross-organisational initiatives, enabling effective executive decision-making and supporting disciplined follow-through on agreed priorities. /ppWorking in close partnership with the Director's Leadership Team (DLT) and senior leaders across the Federation, the Chief of Staff combines executive support, strategic partnership coordination, and programme management to ensure the Director General’s highest-priority initiatives are effectively coordinated, implemented, and monitored. Working across the Federation, the postholder will coordinate the DG’s engagement and participation in strategic initiatives and global platforms, and support the implementation and follow-through of cross-organisational projects sponsored by the Director General. /ppThe role requires exceptional strategic thinking, stakeholder management, political judgement, and the ability to work effectively across a complex, federated international organisation and across diverse institutional and cultural contexts. /ppThe role operates through influence, credibility and trusted relationships rather than through routine line authority. It will work closely with DLT members, senior technical and functional leaders, Member Associations and selected external partners. Any direct reports or project teams will be determined by the approved operating model and the requirements of specific initiatives. /ph3Role boundaries /h3ulliThe Chief of Staff does not line-manage, evaluate or direct DLT members unless a separate, explicit reporting arrangement is formally approved by DLT. /liliInstitutional ownership of external relationships, policy, communications, resource mobilisation and technical portfolios remains with the relevant accountable functions. /liliThe Executive Assistant retains responsibility for diary management, executive administration, travel, logistics, routine meeting coordination and day-to-day management of the Director General’s office. /li /ulh3Deliverables /h3ulliStrategic advice and executive decision support /liliOriginate and develop strategic analysis, options and recommendations on emerging organisational priorities, opportunities and risks for the Director General. /liliShape decision papers, briefings, presentations, speeches and talking points, drawing together the expertise and evidence of relevant Secretariat teams. /liliAnticipate matters requiring executive attention and establish proportionate approaches for analysis, consultation, decision and follow-through. /liliProvide candid, evidence-based advice while exercising a high level of discretion, judgement, and organisational awareness. /liliExecutive strategy and cross-organisational initiatives /liliLead and oversee a portfolio of high-priority initiatives sponsored by the Director General that cut across established functions or regions. /liliEstablish fit-for-purpose frameworks and ways of working that enable initiative owners and contributing teams to deliver collectively. /liliIdentify material risks, dependencies, resource implications and implementation barriers, and bring forward practical options for resolution by the appropriate accountable leaders. /liliLead selected special projects commissioned by the Director General, with accountability for their quality, pace, scope and organisational value. /liliDevelop concise strategic updates, progress reports and executive dashboards highlighting achievements, challenges and decisions required. /liliDLT effectiveness and leadership alignment /liliPartner with the Director General and DLT to strengthen collective focus, strategic coherence and shared visibility of the Federation’s most important priorities. /liliShape the strategic agenda and substantive preparation for DLT meetings, retreats and other executive forums, in collaboration with the Director General, DLT members and the Executive Assistant. /liliFacilitate alignment across divisions, regions and functions where priorities, dependencies or resource constraints require collective leadership attention. /liliMaintain an executive-level view of agreed strategic commitments and support accountable leaders to surface progress, decisions required and barriers to delivery. /liliPromote constructive collaboration and timely information flow without duplicating line-management, governance or functional accountabilities. /liliStrategic partnerships and external positioning /liliAdvise on and help shape selected high-level partnerships and collaborative initiatives linked to the Director General’s priorities. /liliWork in partnership with relevant teams to assess strategic opportunities, clarify institutional objectives and maximise value to IPPF. /liliCoordinate the Director General’s participation in selected external platforms and ensure that commitments, intelligence and opportunities are translated into appropriate internal action. /liliSupport the development of strategic partnership opportunities arising from the Director General’s engagement, while preserving the institutional ownership of the relevant functions. /liliRepresent the Director General only where specifically delegated and in agreement with the function accountable for the relevant relationship, policy or technical area. /liliOrganisational insight, monitoring and learning /liliEstablish concise executive dashboards and reporting approaches that provide meaningful insight into strategic progress, dependencies, risks and decisions required. /liliSynthesise complex information from across the Federation into clear, decision-ready advice for the Director General and DLT. /liliCapture learning from executive-sponsored initiatives and recommend practical improvements to organisational effectiveness, collaboration and execution. /liliEnsure that relevant intelligence and outcomes from the Director General’s engagements are shared with the teams accountable for action and institutional relationship management. /liliPromote an evidence-led culture of prioritisation, learning and follow-through. /li /ulh3Key performance indicators /h3ulliThe Director General receives timely, high-quality strategic advice and decision support on priority organisational issues. /liliExecutive-sponsored initiatives have clear outcomes, proportionate governance and demonstrable progress against agreed milestones. /liliThe DLT has stronger collective visibility of priorities, dependencies, risks and decisions requiring leadership attention. /liliCross-organisational barriers are surfaced early and addressed through the appropriate accountable leaders and governance routes. /liliSelected strategic partnerships and external engagements generate clear institutional value and effective internal follow-through. /liliBriefings, decision papers, dashboards and strategic communications are concise, evidence-based and decision-ready. /liliThe role strengthens, rather than duplicates, the accountabilities of DLT members, functional teams and the Executive Assistant. /liliColleagues across the Federation experience the Chief of Staff as a credible, collaborative and enabling strategic partner. /li /ulh3Essential Skills /h3h3Education /h3ulliAdvanced university degree in international development, public health, international relations, political science, business administration, public policy or another relevant field. /li /ulh3Experience /h3ulliSignificant progressively responsible experience, typically 15 years or more, in strategy, organisational leadership, executive advisory work, partnerships, programme leadership or comparable roles, including substantial experience at senior level. /liliDemonstrated experience advising a chief executive, Director General or executive leadership team on complex strategic and organisational matters. /liliProven success originating, shaping and leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple countries, regions or organisational functions. /liliExperience influencing senior stakeholders and achieving results without relying on formal authority. /liliExperience developing and sustaining high-level partnerships and supporting senior external engagement in politically sensitive environments. /liliExperience in an international, federated, membership-based, civil-society or similarly complex organisation is highly desirable. /liliExperience in advancing Sexual and Reproductive Rights, Health and Justice agenda is highly desirable. /liliExperience advancing social justice, inclusion and intersectional approaches is highly desirable. /li /ulh3Knowledge and skills /h3ulliExceptional strategic thinking, political judgement and ability to connect organisational context with practical execution. /liliStrong ability to originate ideas, define approaches and convert ambiguity into clear choices, frameworks and action. /liliOutstanding analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex information into concise recommendations for senior decision-makers. /liliAdvanced programme and project leadership skills, including governance, risk, dependency and benefits management. /liliExcellent facilitation, influencing, negotiation and relationship-building skills across diverse institutional and cultural contexts. /liliExceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in French and/or other languages relevant to IPPF’s work is highly desirable. /liliHigh levels of discretion, integrity, resilience and sound judgement. /liliSubstantive understanding of sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, feminist leadership and the realities of working in contested political environments is highly desirable. /li /ulh3IPPF values and personal competencies /h3ulliCommitment to IPPF’s mission, values, safeguarding principles, diversity, equity and inclusion. /liliStrategic and systems thinking. /liliCollaborative, enabling leadership and respect for distributed accountability. /liliCourage, diplomacy and sound judgement. /liliInitiative, accountability and disciplined follow-through. /liliAdaptability, curiosity and continuous learning. /liliAbility to build trust across difference and operate effectively in ambiguity. /li /ulh3About Us /h3pIPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. /ppIPPF is a global movement delivering sexual and reproductive health services and rights. We are a diverse, feminist, and values-driven workplace - multi-national, multi-cultural, multi-racial, multi-lingual, and intergenerational. /ppWe are an equal opportunities employer and appoint on merit through open competition. We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience and from the communities we serve, especially those from marginalised groups. /ph3WHY JOIN IPPF? /h3ulliIPPF offers meaningful work, an inspiring environment, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and communities around the world. Working for IPPF offers a compelling value proposition: /liliMission-Driven Organization: IPPF is a globally recognized leader. By joining IPPF, you become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities, advancing gender equality, and improving access to comprehensive healthcare services. /liliBringing Positive Change: IPPF brings positive change to the lives of millions of people worldwide. Reducing maternal mortality, preventing unintended pregnancies, combating gender-based violence, promoting comprehensive sexuality education, and advocating for the realization of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice for all, and especially marginalized people. /liliGlobal Reach and Influence: IPPF works across all continents, providing a unique opportunity to work on a global scale to shape change and innovative approaches to combat racism. /liliCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion: IPPF is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work. You will play a crucial role in building an inclusive and equitable organization that respects and values individuals’ backgrounds, experiences, and identities. /li /ulh3At IPPF, our values guide how we work, how we lead and how we partner /h3ulliUphold dignity by championing bodily autonomy and the full realisation of sexual and reproductive rights for all. /liliChampion equality through feminist, anti-racist, anti-ableist and intersectional practice. /liliDemand justice for all by challenging structural inequalities and standing alongside social movements for change. /liliCelebrate pleasure, recognising sexual and reproductive health as a positive state of wellbeing, joy and fulfilment. /liliBuild global and local community, led by those most affected and powered by youth, volunteers and partners. /liliAct with integrity, holding ourselves accountable to people, partners, donors and each other. /liliFoster resilience by learning, adapting and persevering in complex and changing contexts. /li /ulh3YOUR ETHOS /h3ulliDemonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context. /liliDemonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others. /liliAn intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion. /liliSupportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of workers’ rights and access to health care in sex work. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr