Job Description
IMPACT Initiatives
Description
Department: IMPACT IT/DT
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Reporting to: IMPACT Head of HR, IT & HUB
Duration: mid-Dec 2025 – 30/04/2026
Activity rate: 50% Please note that this is a link for internal applicants only and applications of external candidates will be automatically rejected.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The IT Manager will oversee the IT/DT unit of IMPACT Initiatives. This is replacing during a temporary break the current IT Manager.
FUNCTION
The IT Manager is responsible for building, securing, and maintaining the organization’s overall IT environment, while gradually guiding its long-term digital strategy. Their work spans operational support, systems governance, infrastructure oversight, and strategic transformation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, oversee and implementation of IT policies and standards.
- Ensure IMPACT's IT systems and networks are protected and maintained up to standards at global and country level.
- Lead on the development of an IT/IS strategy.
- Lead implementation of endpoint management of all IMPACT IT related assets, as well as Cloud based infrastructure.
- Support all IMPACT departments to ensure digital transformation of their infrastructures and processes.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Operational support is the immediate priority; strategic initiatives will be phased in as capacity allows.
- Expectations must be managed to avoid overload or frustration due to limited support resources.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- For this position, gross salary between 3’176 CHF and 3’242 CHF monthly (before income tax). NB - IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education and experience of staff. A contribution to medical insurance of 245 CHF per month is already included in the salary figure.
- Insurance covering professional and non-professional accidents throughout the period of employment with IMPACT
- Health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance in case of field visits/temporary deployments
- Enrolment in IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months from the start of contract.
- Applicants must hold a valid work permit for Switzerland or be EU/EFTA citizens
- Up to 40% of remote work on a weekly basis.