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Research Assistant, Private Security Regulation (50%)

• 16-01-2020

DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance 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 visit www.dcaf.ch

DCAF’s Business and Security Division works with business, governments and communities to improve security, sustainable development and respect for human rights. We are a strategic implementing partner for both the Montreux Document and the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers (ICoC) and an Observer to the Voluntary Principles on security and Human Rights (VPs). In partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), our work supports companies operating in complex environments to ensure that human rights are integrated into their business practices. For more information on the Montreux Document Forum see: www.mdforum.ch

DCAF’s Business and Security Division is looking for a motivated and experienced individual to be our next:

Research Assistant, Private Security Regulation (50%)

 

Location:                          Geneva

Starting date:                 15 February 2020 or upon mutual agreement

Duration:                          12 months fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension

 

The role            

The Research Assistantwill support DCAF’s programmatic area on private security regulation and play an active role in the planning and implementation of policy research and operational projects that address corresponding challenges.

Key areas of operation:

• Provide enabling research support on private security regulation


• Actively contribute to the planning and implementation of assigned projects that support the implementation of the Montreux Document and the promotion and implementation of the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers (ICoC), including through supporting the development of project proposals, administrative and financial tasks, and organisational support. 


• Support the development of practical knowledge products (such as handbooks, toolkits, and training modules)


• Support the organisation of local support, implementation, awareness raising and outreach activities

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• On-going graduate studies inpolitical sciences/international relations, economics, business,international human rights or humanitarian law, or related field


• Knowledge of the various regulatory regimes associated with private security companies, including the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers and the Montreux Document


• Prior experience assisting in the management of projects as well as in the organisation of conferences, workshops and training activities; Project management skills a plus


• Experience of engagement with key stakeholders in public institutions, parliaments, civil society, and the private sector


• Demonstrated ability to draft, review and edit texts


• Availability to travel


• Fluent in French and English (oral and written), fluency in Arabic or Spanish a plus


• Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland at the time of application is a pre-requisite

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 application to bsdrecruitment@dcaf.chby 31 January 2020 with the subject heading “Research Assistant Private Security Regulation”, 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)
   

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

Individuals who seek to serve with DCAF in any individual capacity will be required, if short-listed, to complete a self-attestation stating that they have not committed, been convicted of, nor prosecuted for, any criminal offence and have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.

Please note that only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.

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