Background: The Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) is one of the world’s leading organizations in the area of justice and security sector reform (SSR) and justice and security sector governance (SSG).
DCAF is looking for an experienced, motivated, and flexible individual who will provide daily management and oversight of Security Sector Reform and Governance (SSR/G) projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Project Coordinator will work as part of a team, with responsibility for the design, planning, implementation, and/or monitoring of a diversity of field projects.
Candidates should meet the following criteria:
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and French;
- Advanced university degree or equivalent in international relations, peace or security studies, law, social sciences, development or other relevant area of studies;
- Demonstrable professional experience in Sub-Saharan Africa;
- Experience in formal representation, designing, organising and conducting seminars and conferences, trainings and presentations;
- Strong writing skills and proven experience in preparing, drafting, and editing internal and external proposals and reports in English and French;
- Familiarity with the UN, AU, ECOWAS, and other intergovernmental and/or regional organizations;
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in an international team;
- Availability to travel frequently to Sub-Saharan Africa;
- At least five years of practical international experience working in diverse cultural contexts;
- Demonstrable knowledge in the field of institutional reform, governance, international development, and/or justice and security sector reform;
- Demonstrated experience in managing and monitoring projects using a results-based management (RBM) framework; strong budget management skills required;
- Demonstrated experience in parliamentary assistance would be an asset.
The deadline for applications is 28 February 2017. The position commences in April/May 2017. Contract for twelve months with possibility of extension.
DCAF is committed to a diverse workplace free of discrimination. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For further information on DCAF, please visit our website: www.dcaf.ch.
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates meeting the qualifications are invited to e-mail their CV with a cover letter explaining their interest and suitability for the position to:
Head of Sub-Saharan Africa Division - DCAF
Ref: PC Sub-Saharan Africa
Due to the high number of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
