Operations​/Workshops Manager

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT OPERATIONS / WORKSHOPS MANAGER – 65%

2nd Chance – Swiss humanitarian medical NGO

Geneva, Switzerland, with regular 1 week field missions in Sub‑Saharan Africa during the year

Immediate or as agreed

Reports directly to the Executive Committee

Works in close collaboration with the Medical Committee

The Operations / Workshops Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination and operational implementation of 2nd Chance's humanitarian surgical training workshops. The role focuses on field operations and delivery, ensuring that all activities are conducted in accordance with the organisation's ethical standards, strategic objectives and governance framework. The position involves several field missions per year, with stays of approximately one week, requiring temporary absences from Geneva.

This position is primarily operational and clearly distinct from advocacy and fundraising activities, while requiring close coordination with those functions.

• Plan, organise and coordinate surgical training workshops
• Manage operational timelines, logistics and field implementation
• Liaise with local hospitals, universities, ministries and local coordinators
• Coordinate deployment of medical teams and resources
• Ensure compliance with medical, ethical and organisational standards
• Work closely with senior medical educators to validate indications and procedures
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting and post‑workshop evaluation
• Contribute to impact measurement and data collection
• Report to and coordinate with the Executive Committee on planning and priorities
• Work in close collaboration with the Head of Advocacy, Partnerships and Resource Development – Contribute, when relevant, to advocacy or representation activities where operational expertise and field experience provide added value

• Employment rate: 65%
• Gross monthly salary: CHF 4,800 (100% equivalent: CHF 7,385)
• Work location:
  
  Geneva

• Applications must be submitted by email and include: curriculum vitae, motivation letter, professional references
• Applications should be sent to: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).