International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) is a not-for-profit non-governmental organization dedicated to guaranteeing all individuals the right to competent legal representation, the right to be protected from cruel and unusual punishment, and the right to a fair trial. IBJ seeks an experienced, results oriented and effective leader able to work with the President and CEO (CEO) and senior staff to implement the organization’s vision. This individual must be able to develop and maintain the organizational structure while leading the organization’s expansion. The Deputy Director position is full-time, working out of the organization headquarters located in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Deputy Director reports directly to the CEO of IBJ, ensuring organizational efficiency and coherence and assisting the CEO to develop and oversee the growth and evolution of the organisation. The Deputy Director will oversee broad operations and supervise the directors leading different aspects of IBJ’s work: international programming, finance and accounting, compliance / administration, communications and development. The Deputy Director will be responsible for carrying out IBJ’s strategies and supporting the CEO with other duties, as required. The Deputy Director will also have the following responsibilities:
- Working closely with the CEO to implement the vision, mission, and strategy of the organization;
- Working with the CEO to support strategic and lead operational planning processes and set organizational priorities;
- Contributing to the fundraising strategy and overseeing and leading all fundraising and development efforts, including the drafting of proposals;
- Working with CEO and other Directors, overseeing and coordinating the work of all international offices of IBJ consistent with the organization’s mission;
- Managing expansion of the organization, including new projects and initiatives;
- Leading the team on initiatives to integrate technology, including artificial intelligence, into IBJ’s access to justice programmes, including overall supervision of the technology team;
- Managing outreach and communication channels;
- Developing new networks of supporters (legal and non-legal) and coordinating them to facilitate the organization’s outreach and impact;
- Developing and managing organizational and operational systems and processes;
- Overseeing program and organizational budgeting, financial planning, and accountability and compliance with grant agreements;
- Supervising the Finance Director throughout the audit process, payroll, benefits, insurance and administrative and project accounting, as well as the production of IBJ’s financial statements, narrative and financial reports to donors, financial reports to the Finance Committee of IBJ’s Board of Directors, and tax returns;
- Supervising IBJ staff, volunteers, and interns, and managing human resource systems, including the recruitment of staff, volunteers, and interns to work in IBJ’s offices worldwide, and management of IBJ’s performance review process; and
- Monitoring and leading risk management, including risks from emerging technologies.
Required Qualifications and Competencies:
- At least 10 years relevant experience;
- Exceptional written communication skills in English;
- Graduate Degree (in particular: JD, MBA or MPA)
- Demonstrated leadership, management, and organizational competency;
- Demonstrated success in operations and project management, including in managing all aspects of large donor-funded projects;
- Demonstrated success in development and fundraising in the non-profit sector;
- Experience in supervising and motivating a diverse group of professionals in multiple disciplines, including lawyers, and working in a multicultural environment;
- Good working knowledge of technological solutions in a legal environment;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- A high level of responsibility and accountability;
- Integrity, professional discretion, and an ability to handle confidential matters;
- Experience in operational growth and development of an organization;
- Strong planning, time-management and delegation skills;
- Entrepreneurial creativity and flexibility in meeting challenges;
- Optimistic and hopeful personality with pragmatic can-do attitude;
- Unwavering commitment to the protection of the rights of the accused.
Salary will be commensurate with experience, subject to a non-profit organization range.
Applications must be submitted by 23:59 CEST on 29 May 2026. Please note that applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis, and IBJ reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised deadline.
To apply, submit statement of interest, curriculum vitae (including references), via email to: opportunities@ibj.org (please type “Deputy Director Position” in the subject line to make sure your application is filed correctly).