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.

Key responsibilities

Operational coordination:

• 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

Quality, ethics and governance:

• 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

Internal coordination:

• 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

Profile and mindset

• Strong humanitarian values
• Humility, respect for local partners
• Commitment to education, sustainability and ethical medical practice
• Qualification and experience:
• Experience in managing humanitarian operationsProven field in humanitarian context
• Excellent team management and organisational and coordination skills – Ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments – Fluency in French and English.

Start date:

Immediate or as agreed

Conditions:

Employment rate: 65%

Gross monthly salary: CHF 4,800 (100% equivalent: CHF 7,385)

Application process:

Applications must be submitted by email and include:

• a curriculum vitae
• a motivation letter
• professional references