Key Personnel / Trainers / Coaches / Subject-Matter Experts – Switzerland

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Key Personnel / Trainers / Coaches / Subject-Matter Experts for a education consultancy assignment financed by WIPO in Switzerland.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming education sector assignment funded by WIPO in Switzerland. We are seeking an expert for the Key Personnel / Trainers / Coaches / Subject-Matter Experts role to support the design and delivery of a bespoke Executive Leadership Training Program.

The selected expert will play a critical role in equipping senior leaders with the competencies, mindsets, and tools necessary to navigate complexity, drive institutional excellence, and lead effectively in an evolving global intellectual property ecosystem influenced by rapid digital transformation and artificial intelligence.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Lead adaptively in complex and uncertain global contexts.
• Build resilient, agile, and psychologically safe teams while leading equitably across cultures, generations, and genders.
• Foster creativity, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking within the organization.
• Strengthen evidence-based and AI-enabled decision-making among senior leaders.
• Enhance global collaboration, communication, and narrative-based skills.

Scope of work

• Conduct needs analysis to identify leadership requirements and define tailored learning modules.
• Design and deliver an integrated learning journey consisting of multi-day executive leadership workshops.
• Administer and debrief psychometric assessments and change readiness diagnostics.
• Facilitate structured coaching activities and peer learning experiences.
• Integrate AI-enabled leadership tools and responsible AI literacy in accordance with organizational standards.
• Monitor participant engagement, learning progress, and maintain quality assurance throughout the program.

Your role as Key Personnel / Trainers / Coaches / Subject-Matter Experts

• Design and deliver specialized executive leadership training sessions and workshops for senior leaders.
• Provide individual coaching and debriefing sessions based on psychometric assessments and diagnostics.
• Apply adult, experiential, and participatory learning approaches during facilitation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to validate learning design, flows, and engagement strategies.
• Utilize digital learning technologies and platforms to support continuous executive learning and coaching.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities regarding participant progress and program impact.

Requirements

• Education: Qualified professionals demonstrating appropriate qualifications in executive leadership training
• Demonstrated professional experience in designing and delivering executive leadership training programs for senior leaders
• Languages: Proficiency in English is required for all components of the program

Desirable

• Experience in leadership development within international organizations or the global intellectual property ecosystem.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled leadership tools and responsible AI literacy integration.

An experienced executive leadership trainer and coach with a proven track record of designing and delivering impactful capacity-building programs for senior leaders in international settings.

Assignment details

• Location: Switzerland
• Financed by: WIPO
• Sector: Education
• Estimated duration: 12 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a WIPO-financed project in Switzerland.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.