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Two senior staff job positions open at Our Chalet Adelboden: Programme Manager, Deputy World Centre Manager.

PROGRAMME MANAGER - OUR CHALET WORLD CENTRE - ADELBODEN, SWITZERLAND

WAGGGS is seeking a Programme Manager for Our Chalet, one of three full time senior staff members at the Centre, to take up the post on 01 June, 2000. The current Programme Manager will be completing her
contract in July, 2000.
The Programme Manager is responsible for planning, co-ordinating and implementing the programme for both the Winter and Summer seasons at Our Chalet, taking into account the different needs and wishes of all guests, aged 12 and up. The work also includes evaluation of the programme.
The Programme Manager reports to the World Centre Manager. The position is residential.

Applicants should:

have good knowledge of Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting - its methods and philosophy
be able to work with members of a multi-cultural staff team and with the many volunteer staff who work at Our Chalet
have experience in programme planning, presentation and evaluation
have experience of working with young people and adults
be fluent in English, both written and spoken, and have a good working knowledge of German
be able to instruct downhill skiing
have experience of leading walking groups in the mountains
have a current basic qualification in First Aid
be computer literate (Our Chalet uses PC with Microsoft Office)

The initial contract for the new Programme Manager will be for two years. Further information and an application pack may be obtained from: Sarah Ediss, Head of Personnel, World Bureau, Olave Centre, 12c Lyndhurst Road, London, NW3 5PQ, England, Tel: +44 (0) 171 794 1181, Fax: +44 (0) 171 431 3764, Email:

Completed applications must be received by 21st February 2000.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Judy Waters, World Centres Committee Member (Tel: +1 204 837 8550).

Deputy World Centre Manager, Our Chalet, Adelboden, Switzerland

WAGGGS is seeking a Deputy World Centre Manager for Our Chalet, one of three full time senior staff members at the Centre, to take up the post on 01 May, 2000 . The current Assistant to the Guider-in-Charge will be completing her Contract in May, 2000.
Our Chalet is one of four World Centres under the direction of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. It is a typical Chalet in the Swiss Alps (altitude 1350m) and can accommodate up to 90 guests. Visitors come from all over the world to participate in outdoor activities and training. Several thousand Day Visitors are also welcomed annually, particularly in the high Summer Season.
The Deputy Centre Manager is responsible for the day to day administration and finances of the Centre and its Shop, the management of the Volunteer Staff, and the management of the Centres houses and
grounds.

The successful candidate will:

have extensive experience of Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting enjoy working with people of all ages and cultures
be able to work with members of a multi-cultural staff team and with the many volunteer staff who work at Our Chalet
speak and write English fluently and have a good working knowledge of German. Some knowledge of French would be an asset.
be computer literate (Our Chalet uses PC with Microsoft Office)
be physically fit, and experienced in outdoor programmes including mountain walking and alpine skiing
have training and experience in administrative, staff and financial management including budgeting.