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Department: Catalyst Europe AG 
Reports To: General Manager   

Responsibilities 

Catalyst Europe operates as a learning platform focused on developing innovative solutions to the diverse gender and talent challenges of its culturally diverse member (client) base. Catalyst Europe is looking to hire a Director for its virtual European team.

The ideal candidate will be used to working on multiple tasks simultaneously and independently, to complement the entrepreneurial and client-centric culture of the organization. The candidate should be able to function in an untraditional and creative work environment and possess first-rate listening and communication skills. A high degree of cultural awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to forge “virtual” relationships with both clients and team members, is also vital.

Functions

The Director, under the direction of the General Manager, will provide process and thought leadership for assigned projects. Responsibilities include:

• Writing reports, strategic proposals and presentations, which may be grounded in data or research findings.
• Making presentations to or facilitating discussions with senior-level client executives, independently or in conjunction with the GM.
• Serving as a Relationship Manager for priority member companies and managing day-to-day relations with other client contacts.
• Developing client-specific tools and materials related to the change process.
• Ensuring high-quality data collection, analysis and synthesis of findings and recommendations.
• Assisting in new business development.
• Representing Catalyst externally through the dissemination of information and strategic messaging to corporate audiences, the general public and the media.
• Aiding in creating a knowledge-building and learning environment both for clients and Catalyst Europe through the development of knowledge systems, administrative tools and procedures.
• Developing recognition as an expert of an "issue specialty" area among internal and external audiences.
• Recommending Catalyst tools and services to fulfill specific member needs as they become apparent by maintaining in-depth knowledge of Catalyst's areas of expertise and service offerings.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience, ideally in consulting, project management, human resources and/or change management.
• B.A. or B.S. degree, or local equivalent (advanced degrees or MBA desirable, but not required).
• Fluent English (oral and written); other main European languages a plus.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Computer literacy in a networked Windows environment; spreadsheet and database software literacy a plus.
• EU passport or appropriate work permit; residency in Switzerland.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of professional experience and considerable knowledge of some or all of the following subject areas: talent management, global gender equality issues, global diversity, change within complex organizations, senior leadership coaching, performance management systems, presentation skills, group facilitation, and the development of workshops, products, tools and services.

The candidate possesses a global outlook and cultural sensitivity. She or he is familiar with issues facing the business world and corporate environments and is able to grasp them to form a compelling bigger picture and communicate it through data, information and/or best practices. She or he excels at project management and problem-solving and is highly conceptual and creative. The candidate is capable of high-caliber yet nuanced written and oral expression and is comfortable with group facilitation/workshop leadership. In addition, she or he is able to thrive in a highly team-oriented yet virtual work environment.  

Working Conditions

• Multiple priorities and (varying) tight deadlines.
• Exposure to sensitive member company documents; confidentiality required.
• Occasional travel (up to 30%).
• Flat organization with a highly collaborative work culture.
• Focus on shared achievement.
• Thrives on: exchange, innovation and agility.

Application Instructions 

Please email your resume, cover letter, and salary history to Jobs@catalyst.org with Director, Europe, and the source where you found this job posted in the subject line.