International expert –Parliamentary oversight of the security sector (Parliamentary inquiries)

• 21-05-2019

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 63 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 Middle East and North Africa Division, we are looking for a:

International expert –Parliamentary oversight of the security sector (Parliamentary inquiries)

Location:                            Home based with one mission to Beirut, Lebanon,

Starting date:                   The Mandate covers the period from 1 June 2019 to 30 June 2019

Duration:                             12 days

The role

The mandate consists of:

• Undertaking an expert assessment of the current framework for Parliamentary inquiries, hearings and fact finding missions in the Lebanese Parliament, including an analysis of: the existing legal framework; key stakeholders; current processes and procedures; gaps, challenges and bottlenecks; and existing parliamentary capacity.
• Proposing concrete recommendations to DCAF for follow up based on the conclusions of the assessment

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Education, knowledge and experience

• Master’s degree in law, political science, social sciences, international development, or other related field
• A minimum of 10 years relevant work experience in security sector reform and/or Parliament ; experience with Parliamentary inquiries an asset.
• Proven experience in implementing projects with Parliament, including in overseas advisory roles ;
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East an asset;
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic an asset;
• Experience in working in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams;
• Proven experience in conducting assessments, including concrete and realistic recommendations for follow up in complex environments.
   
  Skills

• Excellent communication and drafting skills;
• Strong planning and analytical skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines;
• Cultural sensitivity;
• IT skills, particularly in Word and Excel.

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

Applications must be submitted before Friday 28 May 2019, 23:00 Geneva time, in an electronic version to DCAF email address (opmena@dcaf.ch) stating in the subject “International expert – Parliamentary oversight of the security sector (Parliamentary inquiries)”.

The proposal must contain the following elements:

• Cover letter (max. 1 page)
• CV
   

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