Director - Gender Justice Practitioner Hub

The Gender Justice Practitioners Hub (The GJP Hub) is a new body, founded to foster collaboration, strengthen coordination and facilitate experience-sharing among practitioners globally to ensure better gender justice outcomes for survivors of core international crimes.

Between 2023–2024, Legal Action Worldwide, with the support of Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), has undertaken extensive research and consultation, engaging with more than 820 individuals across 9 roundtables, workshops and conferences, to develop consensus and inform the mandate of the GJP Hub. The overarching message was clear – there was huge enthusiasm for the establishment of the GJP Hub to carry out three essential roles:

To act as a collective, accessible repository for precedents, tools and information for gender justice practitioners. (“Knowledge”)
To provide opportunities and fora for gender justice practitioners to come together to think creatively, network, identify common problems, and innovative solutions. (“Network”)
To act as a helpdesk, providing gender justice practitioners with tailored solutions to specific challenges in securing high-quality gender justice outcomes, from technical assistance, to connection, mentorship and support by leveraging existing expertise. (“Helpdesk”)

The GJP Hub will champion core values including an intersectional, feminist, decolonial approach to gender and recognition that gender justice and peace are closely interlinked.

THE GENDER JUSTICE PRACTITIONER HUB DIRECTOR

The GJP Hub is seeking a bold and visionary leader to serve as its first Director. The ideal candidate will bring outstanding leadership skills and substantial experience before national and/or international bodies integrating an intersectional gender analysis into litigation processes for international crimes. They will have a strong track record of building initiatives from the ground up, demonstrated experience in gender-sensitive institution building in the justice field, and be ready to shape the strategic direction and long-term impact of the Hub. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to drive transformational change—the Director will play the central role in establishing the Hub, guiding its early development, and positioning it as a leading force in advancing gender justice for international crimes globally.

Location: Geneva

Duration: This is a full-time position on a 12-month contract. The possibility of extension is subject to funding.

Salary: CHF 167,700 to CHF 186,276 per year (based on experience) plus benefits.

Reporting to: The GJP Hub Management Committee

The inaugural GJP Hub Director will be required to undertake a variety of different responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Fundraising

Lead the strategic growth of the GJP Hub by designing and executing a robust fundraising strategy.
Identify and cultivate relationships with new donors to broaden and diversify the GJP Hub’s funding base.
Secure the necessary resources for the GJP Hub’s transition from incubation to an independent, fully operational entity.
Obtain funding to support both programmatic and staffing needs.
Raise funds to expand the GJP Hub’s geographical presence.
Lead the drafting of high-quality proposals, concept notes, budgets, and related materials to support fundraising efforts.

Management and Governance

Design and establish a governance structure that enables impactful engagement at national, regional, and international levels, including outside the Global North.
Oversee the formal registration of the GJP Hub as a non-profit in an appropriate jurisdiction.
Lead on regular engagement with the GJP Hub Committee and Advisory Board, ensuring their meaningful input and oversight of relevant issues.
Provide ongoing reporting to LAW senior management on the GJP Hub’s progress and impact.

Finance and Operations

Ensure full legal and regulatory compliance across all GJP Hub activities.
Establish and lead governance and operational frameworks, including banking and insurance arrangements.
Develop and implement policies that reflect ethical, legal, and strategic priorities.
Oversee budget management and build a strong financial track record with support from LAW’s finance team.
Produce high-quality narrative and financial reports, maintaining close engagement with current and prospective donors.
Lead security and risk management through detailed risk analyses, mitigation strategies, and responsive oversight of operational challenges.

GJP Hub Programme and Profile

Establish the GJP Hub's core programming and priorities in line with the GJP Hub’s mission, vision, and goals, in accordance with its founding values.
Develop and implement a programme of work for the GJP Hub. This should include activities in line with the GJP Hub’s three pillars (Knowledge, Network, Helpdesk). Organisation of impactful events and initiatives. Management of the GJP Hub’s database and online resources. Coordinate with partners to organise the 2026 Gender and International Criminal Law Conference.
Engagement with partners and stakeholders involved in gender justice globally to ensure their input and support for the work of the GJP Hub.
Represent the GJP Hub in a wide variety of fora.
Establish and develop the GJP Hub's unique brand: practitioner focused; provision of high-quality practical assistance for justice opportunities; an intersectional feminist approach; promoting a more coordinated, sustained, and strategic approach across existing fragmented and ad hoc gender justice initiatives; effectively situating gender justice in the broader context of global peace.
Manage the GJP Hub’s website, social media, and online presence.

About You

A demonstrated track record of extensive professional experience in the field of gender and armed conflict, with a strong preference for prosecutorial experience.
Substantial experience operating across multiple legal jurisdictions and geographical regions, with extensive experience of practical challenges involved in implementing intersectional gender perspectives in accountability work.
Proven leadership in advocacy for gender justice and the rights of women, girls, and other historically marginalised communities within justice mechanism.
Recognised authority within the field of international criminal law, gender, and international law, both as a practitioner and thought leader.
Demonstrated experience in establishing or shaping accountability mechanisms, including the developing and execution of strategies that promote inclusive justice practices.
Experience establishing intersectional feminist approaches within systems which historically have not undertaken such an approach.
Experience in designing and implementing practical strategies that connect criminal accountability with broader transitional justice processes contexts - both during and post armed-conflict.
A strong track record of building trust and maintaining effective relationships with conflict-affected communities and civil society organisations.
Experience engaging with and influencing diplomatic stakeholders to generate support for accountability work.
Possesses a robust network across accountability, gender justice and international diplomatic sectors.
Exceptional communication skills, with ability to convey complex and nuanced concepts to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated creativity, strategic thinking and the ability to effect change within complex a hierarchical environment.
Proven resilience, adaptability, and commitment, including experience working in or at founding organisations with limited resources.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong technical literacy.

How to Apply

Calling changemakers: Step into a pivotal, multifaceted role where your leadership will shape global gender justice strategies for survivors of international crimes. If you have the passion and the right experience, we want to hear from you—apply early via the link below!

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Deadline for Applications – 9 a.m. Geneva Time on 3rd August 2025.

We reserve the right to close this job earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest.

At LAW we are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues reflecting the people and communities that we represent and support. Our team includes many nationalities with diverse professional backgrounds, skills, and knowledge. This enables us to deliver and understand the cultural and political contexts on the ground and to tailor our support effectively and appropriately.