• Jun 19

Project Officer – Middle East (100 %)

The Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) is dedicated to improving the security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights. DCAF contributes to making peace and development more sustainable by assisting partner states and international actors supporting these states, to improve the governance of their security sector through inclusive and participatory reforms. It creates innovative knowledge products, promotes norms and good practices, provides legal and policy advice and supports capacity‐building of both state and non‐state security sector stakeholders.

DCAF's Foundation Council comprises 62 member states, the Canton of Geneva and six permanent observers. Active in over 70 countries, DCAF is internationally recognized as one of the world's leading centres of excellence for security sector governance (SSG) and security sector reform (SSR). DCAF is guided by the principles of neutrality, impartiality, local ownership, inclusive participation, and gender equality. For more information please visitwww.dcaf.ch

For our Operations Middle East and North Africa Division, we are looking for a motivated and highly qualified individual to be our next:

Project Officer – Middle East (100 %)

Location:                           Geneva with some travel to the region

Starting date:                   July 2018 or upon mutual agreement

Duration:                           24 month, with possibility of extension

The role

Reporting to the Head of the Middle East Desk, the Project Officer is responsible for supporting and overseeing the Middle East portfolio and field offices in the Middle East, with a focus on the occupied Palestinian territories and Lebanon.

Key areas of operation:

His/her duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Support the development of DCAF’s programmes related to security sector reform in the Middle East, including support for conceptualizing, designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programmes and projects
• Support to grant management, including budget monitoring and programme and project reporting
• Support fundraising activities, including the development of country strategy documents, planning sheets, concept notes, etc.
• Draft project related documents such as project proposals, analytical reports and evaluations
• Liaise with and provide ongoing support to field offices in the region

Your experience

• An advanced university degree in political science, international relations, development, security studies, international law or related field
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in public sector reform or management, preferably within the fields of security and/or justice reform
• Proven experience in managing projects, preferably in the MENA region
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of Arabic is a significant asset
• Very good writing skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in an international team
• Cultural sensitivity, ideally familiarity with the Arab world
• Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland at the time of application may be required

We offer:

• a rewarding, dynamic and challenging work experience
• the chance to be part of a multicultural team of supportive, hardworking and values-driven people
• the chance to contribute to improvingsecurity of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights

If you think you are a good match for DCAF and the position advertised, please send your applicationtoOPMENA@dcaf.chby 30 June 2018 with the subject heading “Application: Project Officer Middle East”, enclosing:

• a one-page motivational statement in English describing your relevant experience and what you can bring to DCAF
• a concise CV (maximum two pages)
• the completed application form

DCAF is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, age, disability, gender identity, religion, or ethnicity.

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