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Department: Operations – Policy Research and Legal Unit

Duty Station: Geneva

Contract Type: Full-time (100%)

Direct report: Head of Policy Research and Legal (PRL)

Mission

Geneva Call is a neutral and impartial non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting respect by Armed Groups, De Facto Authorities (AGDAs) and Provisional Governments for international humanitarian norms in armed conflict and other situations of violence, in particular those related to the protection of civilians. Geneva Call focuses its efforts on banning the use of anti-personnel mines, protecting children from the effects of armed conflict, prohibiting sexual violence in armed conflict, working towards the elimination of gender discrimination, protecting civilian infrastructure, and ensuring humanitarian access.

Role

Sitting within Geneva Call’s Policy, Research, and Legal Unit (PRL), the Senior Legal and Policy Specialist provides high-level policy, research and legal expertise to support the implementation of Geneva Call’s 2024-2027 strategic priorities. As a senior technical resource, the role delivers rigorous legal analysis, policy advice and diverse legal and policy outputs, including written analysis, advisory briefs, research reports, technical guidance, support organizational decision-making, programme development, engagement approaches, and external positioning.

Work Relations

Reporting directly to the Head of Policy, Research and Legal (PRL), the Senior Legal and Policy Specialist line-manages the Legal and Policy Advisor and works closely with other relevant colleagues across other technical HQ units, regional desks, and field missions. The role provides senior technical expertise and guidance while maintaining a distinct focus on complex legal analysis, policy development, and strategic outputs. The role also collaborates closely with the Project Management Coordinator to provide technical legal and policy expertise to relevant project and stakeholder engagement activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Legal and Policy Analysis and Output Production:

• Produce high-quality legal and policy outputs, briefing notes, policy papers, analytical reports, advisory memoranda, position papers, and technical guidance documents.
• Provide expert legal and policy input into the development and review of funding proposals, concept notes, donor facing materials, dissemination and training resources, and external interventions.
• Deliver legal and policy analysis to support Geneva Call’s strategic priorities, programme development, fundraising efforts, and external positioning.

Thematic Expertise and Policy Development:

• Provide specialized expertise on priority thematic areas, including anti-personnel mines and explosive weapons and emerging technologies of warfare, and lead the development of training materials in these areas
• Develop evidence-based legal and policy positions for Geneva Call’s thematic priorities.
• Produce analytical and policy outputs that strengthen Geneva Call’s engagement approaches and thematic positioning for thematic priorities.
•  Maintain awareness of emerging legal, policy, and operational developments affecting Geneva Call’s thematic priorities.
• Contribute technical expertise to external policy discussions, consultations, and initiatives related to these thematic areas.

Compliance Framework, Engagement Tools and Methodologies

• Provide legal and policy expertise for the development, review, and refinement of engagement tools, including Deeds of Commitment and Unilateral Declarations.
• Work closely with MEAL colleagues by providing legal and policy input to define compliance standards, and develop practical tools and methodologies for measuring and tracking AGDA engagement, commitment and compliance tracking
• Ensure legal and policy consistency across engagement tools, methodologies and compliance tracking outputs.
• Develop practical guidance and expert review to support the Deed of Commitment life cycle and inform engagement approaches.

Research Support and Technical Representation

• Provide legal and policy expertise to field-led research initiatives and support the analysis of findings and development of recommendations.
• Contribute to the drafting of policy papers, analytical reports and research products for internal and external audiences.
• Support the translation of research findings into practical engagement recommendations and operational guidance.
• Represent Geneva Call in technical meetings, expert consultations, working groups, conferences, and multi-stakeholder forums
•  Develop and maintain relationships with relevant academic, legal, policy, and humanitarian stakeholders to support Geneva Call’s research and policy objectives.

Requirements

Education (Essential)

• Master’s degree in international law, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights Law, International Relations, or a related field.
• Advanced expertise in a relevant field, demonstrated through either a PhD or a significant record of publications, policy papers, analytical reports, or other professional contributions.

Experience (Essential)

• At least 12 years of professional experience, including significant experience in senior legal and policy advisory roles within humanitarian, human rights, peacebuilding, or related sectors.
• 3+ years of experience with the operational and political dynamics in armed conflict settings.
• Experience related to emerging technologies of warfare, anti-personnel mines, explosive weapons.
• Experience managing a team of at least 2-3 people.

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience engaging with armed groups and de facto and/or provisional authorities.

Job related Competencies (Essential)

• Advanced expertise in International Humanitarian Law, humanitarian policy, and legal frameworks relevant to the protection of civilians in armed conflict, with a special focus on the thematic priorities for the position.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and drafting skills, with the ability to produce high-quality outputs for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong ability to develop evidence-based legal and policy positions and translate research findings into practical recommendations and engagement approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to compliance frameworks, engagement tools, methodologies, and monitoring approaches in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, influencing, and representation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Organisational Competencies

• Understanding and respect for humanitarian principles and Geneva Call’s vision, mission, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary, multicultural, and matrix-management environments.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in complex and evolving operational environments.

Language (Essential)

• Fully professional fluency in English and French (written and spoken) is required.

Language (Desirable)

• Knowledge of Spanish, Arabic, or any other language relevant to Geneva Call’s operations is an advantage.

Why join Geneva Call?

Geneva Call brings together people of diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and perspectives, fostering an inclusive working environment for all staff.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape policy and legal approaches that strengthen the protection of civilians in armed conflict, influence humanitarian practice, and contribute to high-level research, analysis and advocacy. Working at the intersection of policy, international humanitarian law and engagement with armed actors, you will play a key role in advancing Geneva Call’s mission in some of the world’s most complex conflict environments. If you are passionate about translating research and legal analysis into meaningful humanitarian impact, we look forward to receiving your application.

For Application: Please only submit your CV and cover letter by November 20th, 2026, by following the application link below:

Our HR team will meticulously evaluate your profile in line with the requirements of the post you have applied for. Since we receive a good number of applications for all the positions Geneva Call advertises, it is not possible to communicate the results of our decisions with every candidate individually. Therefore, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted by the HR team to invite them for written test – and the steps afterwards if they qualify i.e., interview and other assessments as deemed appropriate.

By submitting your application, you consent to Geneva Call sharing your CV internally, where necessary, for the purposes of assessing your suitability for current or future employment opportunities.

Department: Operations

Duty Station: : Khartoum and Nyala

Contract Type: Full-time (100%)

Contract duration: 1 year (renewable)

Direct report: Country Director

Grade: Head of (In country)

Mission

Geneva Call is a neutral and impartial non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting respect by Armed Groups, De Facto Authorities (AGDAs) and Provisional Governments for international humanitarian norms in armed conflict and other situations of violence, in particular those related to the protection of civilians. Geneva Call focuses its efforts on banning the use of anti-personnel mines, protecting children from the effects of armed conflict, prohibiting sexual violence in armed conflict, working towards the elimination of gender discrimination, protecting civilian infrastructure, and ensuring humanitarian access.

Why this Role?

The Head of Programme provides overall leadership, technical oversight, strategic direction, and management of Geneva Call’s programme portfolio in Sudan. This includes ensuring high-quality programme design, effective implementation, sound financial management, and strong team leadership. The role requires working in complex and dynamic contexts, adapting programme strategies to meet changing needs, and ensuring alignment with Geneva Call’s mandate, values, and operational priorities.

Work Relations

Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Head of Programme will provide overall leadership, technical oversight, management and strategic vision of the program of Geneva Call while managing staff and resources to ensure that the program meets its objectives and deliverable timely, qualitatively and within budget. The Head of Programme will work in a fluctuating and uncertain context and constantly adapt the answer of Geneva Call.

Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Leadership and Strategy

• Lead the design, adaptation, and delivery of country programme strategies in alignment with Geneva Call’s global priorities and operational guidelines.
• Provide strategic oversight to ensure programmes are contextually relevant, conflict-sensitive, and responsive to humanitarian needs.
• Integrate conflict and humanitarian analysis into programme design, monitoring, and adaptation.
• Ensure programme implementation meets agreed objectives, quality standards, and donor requirements.

Resource Mobilisation, Proposal Development, and Reporting

• Foster innovation and identify new opportunities for engagement, partnerships, and growth.
• Lead proposal development and resource mobilisation with the Country Director and Donor Relations, aiming for diversified and multi-year funding, including consortium bids with international and national organisations, and ensuring viable programming consistent with access, security and absorption capacity.
• Ensure timely and high-quality donor reporting and internal programme reports.

Programme Management and Coordination

• Oversee the planning, delivery, and monitoring of all projects in line with project cycle management standards.
• Ensure effective coordination among programme teams and with other departments (finance, logistics, HR).
• Monitor programme expenditure against budgets and ensure compliance with Geneva Call policies, donor requirements, and accountability standards.
• Lead periodic grant reviews (activity progress, budget-versus-actual, burn rate) with Finance and the Programme Coordinators, and anticipate budget realignments or no-cost extension requests to avoid under- or overspending, and contribute to evaluations and audits.
• Maintain effective relationships with implementing partners, providing technical and operational support where required.
• Safeguard all programme data and ensure proper documentation and filing systems.

Team Leadership and Human Resource Management

• Line-manage senior programme staff and oversee recruitment, induction, and professional development.
• Promote a safe, collaborative, and high-performing team culture that aligns with Geneva Call’s values.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and capacity-building to strengthen team skills and performance.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, performance management processes, and safeguarding standards.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

• Contribute to ensure robust MEAL systems are in place to track progress, assess impact, and inform programme adaptation.
• Support evidence-based decision-making and promote a learning culture within the team.
• Contribute to evaluations.

External and internal Relations, Advocacy, and Representation

• Represent Geneva Call with national authorities, donors, coordination bodies, and other key stakeholders.
• Contribute to advocacy and policy engagement in line with Geneva Call’s mandate and country strategy.
• Support the development and implementation of communications and visibility plans, ensuring sensitivity to security and perception risks.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships to enhance programme impact and sustainability.
• Together with the Country Director, lead engagement with AGDAs, community leaders and other local and national stakeholders.

Requirements

Education (Essential)

• Graduate degree in International Relations, Political or Social Sciences, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights, Development Studies, or related field.

Experience (Essential)

• 10 years of relevant experience in humanitarian or protection organisations, including at least 3 years in senior programmatic leadership roles, in an international context.
• Proven record in programme strategy development, project cycle management, and budget oversight.
• Experience in building and managing partnerships with civil society, INGOs, UN agencies, and donors.
• Experience developing high-quality proposals and managing grants from institutional donors and private foundations.
• Experience working in conflict-affected or complex humanitarian settings.

Experience (Desirable)

• Demonstrated experience engaging with armed actors or other non-state actors in a neutral and principled manner.
• Academic and/or work experience in Humanitarian Protection, humanitarian dialogue, and International Humanitarian Law is highly desired.

Job-related competencies

• Strong strategic and operational planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Solid understanding of donor compliance frameworks and accountability requirements.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and diplomacy skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools, MEAL systems, and budget monitoring.
• Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law and protection principles is an asset.

Organisational competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to rapidly changing contexts, and make sound decisions.
• Strong leadership qualities with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and commitment to Geneva Call’s values.
• Results-oriented, solution-focused, and proactive mindset.

Languages (Essential)

• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English in required.

Languages (Desirable)

• Knowledge of local languages is an asset.

Additional information

• The incumbent must be willing and able to travel at short notice.
• Testing and interviewing will be used as a form of screening.
• Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.
• Additional background checks may be required.

Why join Geneva Call?

This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership and oversight of impactful humanitarian programmes in complex conflict environments, contributing to the protection of vulnerable communities. You will play a key role in shaping programme strategy, ensuring programme quality and effectiveness, and strengthening principled humanitarian engagement with armed actors in line with humanitarian norms. If you are motivated by combining strategic vision, programme excellence, and humanitarian purpose, this position offers the opportunity to make a tangible and lasting contribution to the communities affected by armed conflict. We look forward to receiving your application.

How to apply

Geneva Call consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. Geneva Call is an inclusive working environment for all staff. Applications are particularly encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

For Application: Please only submit your CV and cover letter by November 9th, 2026, by following the application link below:

Our HR team will meticulously evaluate your profile in line with the requirements of the post you have applied for. Since we receive a good number of applications for all the positions Geneva Call advertises, it is not possible to communicate the results of our decisions with every candidate individually. Therefore, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted by the HR team to invite them for written test – and the steps afterwards if they qualify i.e., interview and other assessments as deemed appropriate.

By submitting your application, you consent to Geneva Call sharing your CV internally, where necessary, for the purposes of assessing your suitability for current or future employment opportunities.

Department: Operations

Duty Station: Beirut – Lebanon

Contract Type: Full-time (100%)

Contract duration: 1 year (renewable)

Direct report: Director of Operations

Grade: Country Director

Mission

Geneva Call is a neutral and impartial non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting respect by Armed Groups, De Facto Authorities (AGDAs) and Provisional Governments for international humanitarian norms in armed conflict and other situations of violence, in particular those related to the protection of civilians. Geneva Call focuses its efforts on banning the use of anti-personnel mines, protecting children from the effects of armed conflict, prohibiting sexual violence in armed conflict, working towards the elimination of gender discrimination, protecting civilian infrastructure, and ensuring humanitarian access.

Role

The Country Director (CD) provides strategic leadership and representation for Geneva Call in Lebanon. As the most senior representative of Geneva Call in the field, the CD is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, implementation, and development of country operations. This includes the qualitative implementation of Geneva Call’s humanitarian engagement and diplomacy (humanitarian dialogue, research, community-based approach), advocacy, fundraising, representation, and the management of financial and human resources.

The CD reports administratively and technically to the Director of Operations and directly manages the country team.

Work Relations

Internal:

• Collaborates with regional and HQ units, including Programme, Policy Research and Legal, MEAL, Safety and Security, Global Engagement, Donor Relations, Finance, Logistics, and HR teams.

• Manages the country mission; coordinates with and thematic/technical advisors and functional leads at HQ.

External:

• Represents Geneva Call to national and local authorities, donors, UN agencies, INGOs, civil society actors, AGDAs and Provisional Governments where applicable.

• Represents Geneva Call in national and international forums and builds strategic partnerships.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy and programme implementation

•Analyses the humanitarian and security situation in Iraq to identify key areas of work for Geneva Call.

• Ensures the fulfillment of Geneva Call’s core mission to promote IHL with AGDAs and Provisional Governments with focus on addressing protection threats to vulnerable populations.

• Provides leadership, quality delivery and management, and streamlines monitoring, evaluation, and learning for the country programme, in alignment with Geneva Call’s strategy. Ensures programmes are monitored and evaluated effectively.

• Manages, supervises, and coordinates all activities in-country related to the implementation of Geneva Call’s projects in the country, adhering to proposal guidelines, indicators, budgets, and work plans. Promotes the sharing of learning internally and externally, using results to inform programme decisions and enhance institutional knowledge.

Safety and security management

• Oversees safety and security protocols and risk management plans for staff and operations.

• Conducts regular context and risk analyses to ensure safety and operational viability.

• Manages security in line with Geneva Call’s policies and standards.

Mission management and coordination

• Manages the country mission team, and has on average 2 to 4 direct reports, depending on the size of the mission. Is accountable for all leadership processes in-country such as performance management, duty of care, attendance.

• Ensures transparent financial management and compliance with internal procedures, policies, code of conduct and local laws.

Fundraising and resource mobilisation

• Develops and implements a country fundraising strategy to secure necessary resources.

• Leads the preparation of project proposals and donor submissions, ensuring contextual relevance.

• Fosters relationships with donors and identifies new funding opportunities.

Advocacy and communication

• Represents Geneva Call’s interests with government bodies, donors, and key stakeholders.

• Actively participates in clusters and working groups relevant to Geneva Call’s mission.

• Advocates for Geneva Call’s initiatives to enhance civilian protection and adherence to IHL.

Requirements

Education (Essential)

• A Master’s degree (preferred) or a bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Humanitarian Law (IHL), Human Rights, or a related field relevant to the role.

Experience (Essential)

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in humanitarian organisations, with a strong preference for at least 15 years, including at least 2 years in a Country Director role.

• Out of total required experience, minimum 7 years’ experience of working in conflict affected contexts.

• Proven experience in managing multi-donor programmes, teams (including expatriates), and complex operations.

• Strong background in financial and donor management, capacity building, and security management.

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience in working with armed groups, De Facto Authorities and Provisional Governments is a strong plus.

• Proposal writing and donor reporting skills.

• Experience working on programmes related to civilian infrastructure and/or rule of law.

Job related competencies

• Strong organisational and analytical skills with an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Solid diplomatic skills with the ability to communicate with high-level interlocutors.

• Knowledgeable and passionate about political and security affairs. Extensive knowledge of security management.

• Fundraising, project cycle management, and budget management.

• Strong risk-planning and problem-solving skills.

• Capacity to meet deadlines under time pressure.

• Negotiation and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) or International Human Rights Law is a strong asset.            

Organisational competencies

• Understanding and respect for humanitarian principles and the organisation’s vision, mission, and confidentiality.

• Flexibility and adaptability.

• Collaborative, team-oriented, and solutions-oriented approach.

• Upholds and promotes the highest ethical and professional standards in alignment with organisational values.

• Understands how to navigate in a matrix organisation.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

• Proficiency in French, Spanish, or other languages is a strong advantage.

Why join Geneva Call?

This is a unique opportunity to lead impactful humanitarian engagement in complex conflict environments while contributing to the protection of vulnerable communities. It is also a unique chance to combine strategic leadership, diplomacy, and operational management within an organization recognized for its principled engagement with armed actors and commitment to humanitarian norms. If you are motivated by combining operational impact, strategic leadership, and humanitarian purpose, this position offers you the possibility to make a tangible and lasting contribution where it matters most. We look forward to your application.

How to apply

Geneva Call consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. Geneva Call is an inclusive working environment for all staff. Applications are particularly encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

For Application: Please only submit your CV and cover letter by November 19th , 2026, by following the application link below:

Our HR team will meticulously evaluate your profile in line with the requirements of the post you have applied for. Since we receive a good number of applications for all the positions Geneva Call advertises, it is not possible to communicate the results of our decisions with every candidate individually. Therefore, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted by the HR team to invite them for written test – and the steps afterwards if they qualify i.e., interview and other assessments as deemed appropriate.

By submitting your application, you consent to Geneva Call sharing your CV internally, where necessary, for the purposes of assessing your suitability for current or future employment opportunities.