Coordinator for the Applied Research Projects (ARPs) of the Interdisciplinary Master (MINT) (F/M/D)

DEPARTMENT: Direction OF STUDIES

CONTRACT: PERMANENT contract

ACTIVITY RATE: 80-100%, 32- 40 h / w

application deadline: 04/05/2026

starting DATE: 01/06/2026

Presentation of the Institute:

The Geneva Graduate Institute , founded in 1927, is a world-renowned centre of excellence for the study of international relations and development. Located in Geneva, Switzerland, the Institute offers a stimulating, multicultural and interdisciplinary academic environment. It offers masters and doctoral programmes, and conducts cutting-edge research on major global challenges.

Coordinator for the Applied Research Projects (ARPs) of the Interdisciplinary Master (MINT) (F/M/D)

Key responsibilities:

Drive applied research partnerships

• Develop, manage and sustain strong relationships with external ARP partners.
• Coordinate calls for project proposals and oversee the selection and alignment of projects with programme objectives.
• Support partners throughout the full project lifecycle, from onboarding to delivery of final outputs.
• Ensure clear, regular and effective communication between partners, Faculty Leads and student teams.

Coordinate academic delivery of the projects

• Act as the central coordination point for ARP Faculty Leads.
• Support the onboarding, orientation and ongoing engagement of Faculty Leads.
• Ensure alignment between the ARP and the programme’s academic objectives, in close collaboration with the ARP course instructor.
• Oversee the coordination of assessments and reviews, supporting Faculty Leads to ensure that the evaluation of student group work is consistent with the programme’s learning objectives and required academic standards.

Support and guide students

• Coordinate the project allocation process in accordance with student preferences and academic requirements.
• Provide continuous guidance and serve as a key point of contact for students throughout the project phase.
• Ensure that interactions between Faculty Leads and students meet expected academic and supervisory standards, and follow up as needed.
• Intervene where issues arise during the ARP process and coordinate appropriate solutions in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders.

Ensure visibility and institutional coherence

• Oversee the collection, dissemination and communications of final ARP outputs, contributing to the ARP catalogue and institutional repository.
• Contribute to recruitment activities and promotion of the programme.
• Provide regular updates and analytical input on partnerships and ARP activities.
• Establish and maintain a quality assurance system for ARPs to ensure academic coherence, consistency of supervision and assessment, and compliance with programme-level standards.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field, with significant professional experience in a higher education environment and/or in an international or interdisciplinary context.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projects and supporting small groups. Prior experience working with students and academic staff (Faculty Leads, instructors, supervisors) is a strong asset.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage productively with a diverse range of actors, including external partners, faculty, students and internal services.
• Proven ability to anticipate, manage and resolve tensions or conflicts that may arise in collaborative academic or applied research settings, with tact, discretion and sound judgment.
• A proactive mindset combined with excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and a strong sense of diplomacy.
• High level of organisational ability, including the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and to perform effectively under time pressure and across academic cycles.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, solution-oriented approach, enabling constructive dialogue and trust-based relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

What you can expect from us:

• Working with a large international community of users from diverse backgrounds.
• Interesting job with varied tasks.
• Good atmosphere in a human-sized team. At the heart of International Geneva.
• Follow us on LinkedIn ( https:/www.linkedin.com/showcase/human-resources-geneva-graduate-institute/?viewAsMember=true ).

Our recruitment process if you are selected:

• You will be contacted by email to complete an Assessment.
• An interview at the Institute or by video (depending on where you live) with Human Resources to find out more about your motivations and personal skills.
• A final interview with the supervisor, who will be happy to answer your job-related questions.

How to apply

We invite you to submit a complete file in PDF format with the following documents:

1) a cover letter

2) CV

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, marital status, disability status, race, national origin, color, gender, sexual orientation or religion.

For more information, candidates are encouraged to consult the Institute's website: (http://www.graduateinstitute.ch/) .

Please note that offers received by post or direct email won't be considered.