Project Coordinator, Africa Programme (100%)
Initiated by the Swiss Government, the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces(DCAF) is a foundation contributing to the process of democratisation of the defence and security sector in countries around the world, including those in transition to democracy or affected by crisis or war.
The Operations III Division is responsible for the Africa Programme(and for the Gender and Security Programme). DCAF Operations III is looking for an experienced, motivated, and flexible individual who will undertake a wide range of tasks related to security sector reform in Africa, with a focus on Western Africa.
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, with a strong focus on management and governance issues
· At least five years of practical international experience in the Security Sector Reform/Governance area
· Professional experience in Africa
· Experience in project planning, budgeting, implementation and management in areas of reform and governance of the security sector
· Experience in formal representation on different levels, designing, organising and conducting seminars and conferences, trainings and presentations
· Experience in drafting, editing and/or coordinating research and publications
· Familiarity with the UN, AU, ECOWAS, and other intergovernmental and/or regional organizations
· Availability to travel frequently to Africa
Position location: Geneva, Switzerland, with frequent travel to Africa.
The position commences in January 2016 with an initial one-year contract, renewable.
Deadline for applications is 30 October 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information on DCAF, please visit our website: http://www.dcaf.ch. Candidates meeting the qualifications are invited to e-mail their CV with a cover letter addressing the above criteria, motivation and publication and professional references to:
Administrative Assistant, Operations III
DCAF Geneva
Ref: PC Africa Programme
HOW TO APPLY:
For further information on DCAF, please visit our website: http://www.dcaf.ch. Candidates meeting the qualifications are invited to e-mail their CV with a cover letter addressing the above criteria, motivation and publication and professional references to:
Administrative Assistant, Operations III
DCAF Geneva
Ref: PC Africa Programme
