Job Title: Associate Director, Global Operations, SwitzerlandReports-to Matrix: Senior Director of Global Technology and Operations and Vice President, EuropeDepartment: Operations and StrategyCenter Background:The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global human rights organization working to ensure that reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights worldwide. With offices in New York City, and Washington, D.C.; Nairobi, Kenya; Bogota, Colombia; and Geneva, Switzerland, the Center is a non-profit, non-partisan organization changing law and policy throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the United States. Our 270+ diverse professionals are committed to advancing the Center's human rights mission through game-changing litigation, legal policy, and advocacy work. This has powered the Center's exceptional growth to an operating budget of over $60 million and won the respect of law firms in countries around the world. Our global pro bono network includes over2,000lawyers across6continents,64countries, and130law firms. Last year, law firms contributed over$30 million USDin pro bono legal services. The Center's Strategic Plan sets a high mark for impact: By 2030, half of the world's population will be living under stronger protections for reproductive rights than they were in 2020. The Center has a record of success to back up this ambitious goal. Since our founding in 1992, the Center has transformed how reproductive rights are understood and applied by courts, governments, and human rights bodies worldwide on issues including maternal health, abortion, assisted reproduction, and adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights. We have won groundbreaking cases before national courts, U.N. Committees, and regional human rights bodies. The Center has also led development of historic, proactive legislation advancing robust protections for reproductive rights. It has built the legal capacity of women's rights advocates in more than 65 countries and counting. To learn more about the Center, please go to The Job:The Associate Director of Global Operations Switzerland (AD) plays a crucial role in the Center's operations, overseeing the Center's office operations in Geneva and providing human resources, local regulatory alignment support and financial management for the Center's operations in Geneva. The AD will be instrumental in supporting the delivery, management, and improvement of the Geneva office operations and services, including office operations, facility management, financial management, health and safety, security, regulatory and risk management, and day-to-day human resources management. The AD will also play a critical role in supporting the proper operationalisation of the new Swiss Association: the Center for Reproductive Rights Europe Association and will work closely with the VP Europe and the Swiss Association Board to ensure the association is fully operational and functions smoothly in line with Swiss regulations and good practice.The AD position operates within a matrix reporting environment. The primary reporting line is to the Senior Director for Global Operations with a secondary reporting line to the Vice President, Europe. The AD works closely with HR and Finance leadership, including the Director of Global HR and the Center's Chief People and Culture Officer. The AD will manage the Senior Operations Manager for the Geneva Office. The AD role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, lead a team of experienced professionals, and contribute to the strategic direction of the Center's global operations.As a member of the Global Operations and Technology Department, the AD will also contribute to shaping the Center's global operations systems and standards, including global health and safety protocols, procurement procedures and travel management.The positions will be based in the Center's Geneva office.Primary Responsibilities:This is an abbreviated list of responsibilities. For the full list please see the posting on our website.Office OperationsOversee Geneva Office operations and management ensuring best practices, compliance with local regulations, and operational effectiveness.Provide management and leadership for the Sr. Geneva Operations Manager and oversee their work to lead day-to-day office operations and administration.Provide leadership support for internal office communications, office staff meetings, and relevant operations training.Oversee office and HR vendor relationship management, including contract management and procurement.Oversee management of insurance, leases, facilities, finances, safety, and security.Regulatory Adherence and Swiss Association OperationsSupport operationalization and administration of the Swiss Association: Center for Reproductive Rights Europe in partnership with the VP Europe and Swiss Association BoardDevelop and manage a transition project plan including coordinating necessary financial, governance, regulatory, and operational componentsSupport VP Europe with board liaison vis-a-vis the Swiss Association board.Coordinate legal and regulatory compliance by managing documentation, identifying operational changes, and implementing transition activities.Implement financial setup and compliance for the association, including planning for reporting obligations, and preparing for audits.Support VP Europe and CPCO with HR setup and compliance for the association, including regarding employment contracts, employment reporting obligations, and moreHuman ResourcesPartner with the Director of Global HR Operations and the HR Operations team to ensure the organization and maintenance of data, documentation, and communications within the Region in compliance with Swiss and EU regulations.Support CPCO, Director of Global HR Operations and VP Europe with day-to-day management of HR operations for the Geneva Office and EuropeServe as the primary liaison with the local payroll provider, Swiss and Geneva authorities and third-party vendors on all payroll and new hire-related matters.Ensure HR and payroll policies and practices and benefits comply with local law and policy.Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure compliance with required recruitment processes in Europe.Uphold strict confidentiality regarding organizational and employee information.Financial Management and OperationsEnsure the implementation of Centre for Reproductive Right's internal controls, finance policies, systems and procedures conform to the minimum and mandatory Swiss financial standards.Lead the monthly review of office operations budget vs utilization and monthly forecasts and cash requestsOtherAny other relevant duties assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Business Management, Financial Management and Accounting, Law or a related field required.15+ years of progressively responsible global operations, financial management, and human resource experience or equivalent required, preferably in a non-profit international NGO setting with accountability for managing direct simultaneous and multiple priorities.At least 5 years of experience working in operations management in Geneva required, and experience in working in NGO/IGO in Switzerland beneficial.Demonstrated experience in payroll management in Switzerland and in-depth knowledge of administering LPP, accident insurance, Swiss social insurances, tax at source as well as other social security systems and mandatory employee benefits in Geneva required.Familiarity with Swiss employment regulations and demonstrated experience in working to ensure staff policies, working conditions and employment contracts align with Swiss employment and labor laws and regulations required.Demonstrated experience in financial management and budget oversight and familiarity with Swiss accounting, audit and taxation requirements and banking systems required.Strong understanding of the operating environment in Geneva for INGOs and in-depth knowledge of financial, human resources and legal and regulatory requirements for Swiss charitable associations, including tax and compliance regulations.Experience working in cross-functional team settings, and contributing to the development and implementation of systems and processes to increase effectiveness and efficiencyFluency in English and French required. Language skills in other European languages, particularly German, desirable.Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, and the ability to translate complex organizational data into clear and simple messages for a wide range of audiences.Proven track record in project management and internal control management; experience opening and/or closing field offices preferredCompensation:The annual salary for this role is CHF 150,000.Duration:This is a two-year, fixed term role.Deadline:Please apply by September 25th, 2025.Activity Rate:100%Projected Start Date:December 1stCommitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionThe Center is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all communities to apply. If you are excited about this role but unsure about whether your experience aligns with the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. To learn more about the Center's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, please visit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Center for Reproductive Rights.