Hub Coordinator - Gender Justice Practitioner Hub

The Hub seeks a dynamic and experienced coordinator to oversee activities and operations during this critical inception period. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills and a strong track record in prosecuting gendered crimes before national and international bodies. The role will be varied and challenging; The successful candidate will play a central role in the establishment, initial growth, strategy development and core activities of the Hub. 

Location: Geneva (preferred) 

Duration: This position is funded and available for 12 months on a full-time basis with the possibility to be extended subject to funding.  

Salary: Competitive rates of pay apply. 

Reporting to: The Hub Management Board 

Programme 

• Develop and implement project activities within the Hub’s three pillars. 

• Manage and raise awareness of the Hub’s database of gender justice initiatives. 

• Coordinate with partners on organisation of the 2025 Gender and International Criminal Law Conference and other Hub events/ workshops around the world. 

• Ensure establishment of regional Hubs outside of the Global North. 

• Manage engagement with the Hub’s Advisory Committee, ensuring the Advisory Committee is able to provide concrete input into Hub activities and programmes. 

 Operations 

• Develop and implement clear policies and procedures for the Hub. 

• Oversight of security and risk management: development of risk analyses of Hub activities, development and implementation of mitigation measures, monitoring and management any associated risks for the Hub, LAW and the Hub’s donors. 

• Address relevant practical operations and logistics challenges arising in the implementation of the Hub’s activities. 

• Providing ongoing support to Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) in the management of existing funding for the Hub. 

• Regular reporting to LAW management on the implementation of the Hub’s activities. 

Fundraising 

• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy. 

• Draft concept notes to expand the Hub’s projects and influence in its programming. 

• Support the review, evaluation and the production of impact reports, for existing and target donors. 

Advocacy and Communications 

• Support the design and implementation of the advocacy strategy and the overall development of the Hub’s identity. 

• Engagement with partners and stakeholders involved in gender justice globally to ensure their input and support for the work of the Hub. 

• Representation of the Hub at relevant external events (conferences, workshops, panels etc) 

• Participate in coordination group meetings and workshops to identify avenues for knowledge-sharing and coordination for interventions, especially on gender justice for core international crimes. 

• Draft donor briefings with visually appealing stories to highlight the Hub’s impact of projects. 

• Support events organised by the Hub: liaising with panellists, preparing concept notes, agendas, flyers, and circulating information to participants. 

• Coordinate and ensure that website and social media content related to the Hub’s work is up to date. 

• Bachelor and masters degrees in law; human rights, international law or related field; 

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in litigation, with at least 7 years experience working on international criminal law litigation. 

• Demonstrated experience working on gendered crimes. Experience working with vulnerable or at-risk individuals and groups is essential; 

• Experience working across multiple insecure or conflict-affected and fragile environments and demonstrated understanding of protection challenges.  

• Familiarity with relevant stakeholders and actors involved within the field of international criminal law. 

• Experience in project planning, design, monitoring and evaluation; 

• Experience of managing variable workload, attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines;  

• Track record of excellent drafting and communication skills, including fluency in English; 

• Excellent research and analytical skills; 

• Excellent leadership and advocacy skills 

• Understanding of organisational management and fundraising.  

• Active listening and analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment; 

• Ability and skills to establish positive relationships with various stakeholders; 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint, and strong technical literacy; 

• Some international travel will be required.