Capacity building coordinator

Job description - Capacity Building Coordinator


Capacity Building Coordinator


Job Description

Job title: Capacity Building Coordinator
Reports to: Senior Capacity Building Manager
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Start Date: As soon as possible


About UICC

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is a membership organisation that unites and supports the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and ensure that cancer control continues to be a priority in the world health and development agenda. Founded in 1933 and based in Geneva, UICC’s growing membership of over 1150 organisations across 170 countries and territories features the world’s major cancer societies, cancer centres, research institutes, and patient groups. Fostering inclusive partnerships represents the foundation of how UICC operates and delivers impact. This is why UICC works hand in hand with a variety of stakeholders to drive changes and make progress in the fight against cancer.


Summary of the position

The Capacity Building Coordinator will be responsible for providing administrative and coordination support, assisting and working on the delivery of UICC’s organisational thematic workstream on people-centred care, the Patient Group Mentoring programme and the Cancer Advocates programme, within the Capacity Building team.


Main responsibilities

* Provide support to the coordination of activities relating to UICC’s cohort-based programmes, which would include, but not limited to the following activities:
o Liaising with applicants and potential recruits to support them through the application, review and selection process;
o Supporting the selection and disbursement of grants associated with the programmes;
o Assisting with the monitoring and evaluation to report on progress and milestones of those supported through the programme.
* Support the development and delivery of relevant activities, which would include, but not limited to the following activities:
o Supporting the organisation of in-person convening events and workshops, and related travel logistics;
o Coordinating the delivery of online content and/or courses, including liaising with participants and updating materials as required on relevant platforms;
o Providing logistical support for online dialogues, including but not limited to webinars, regional calls, and expert-led sessions.
* Support the delivery of communications activities, including for example, updating the relevant websites, preparation of communications materials, and engagement of target audiences.
* Assist with the preparation of financial reports, payment requests and tracking of budget expenditure.
* Support the development of reports and presentations for internal and external audiences, including the collection and preparation of data.
* Liaising across the Capacity Building team, and with other UICC teams in support of the above responsibilities and/or other activity upon request.
* In line with the above scope of responsibilities, provide support to other projects within UICC’s learning and development portfolio, as team capacity requires.


Position requirements

* A university degree with 1-3 years’ experience in an area relevant to the job description e.g. project coordination, advocacy or grant management, preferably in the context of an international non-governmental organisation.
* Experience in administrative procedures and coordination of projects, with excellent attention to detail.
* Strong organisational and time management skills to organise own work, to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with clear evidence of a team-focused mindset.
* Highly computer literate, proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel a must, with experience in using other online databases (i.e. CRM), or project management systems an asset.
* Fluency in English required with additional languages, especially French and/or Spanish, considered an advantage.
* Desirable: experience and/or knowledge in global health, cancer control, life sciences, and monitoring and evaluation.
* Swiss work permit or be eligible to work in Switzerland.


Applications

Send your CV and motivation letter explaining how you think your skills and experience make you a strong candidate. Please address your application to careers@uicc.org.

Applications received will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the candidate has been identified.

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