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 brings together representatives of around 60 states.. 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 operational principles of impartiality, local ownership, inclusive participation, and gender equality. DCAF embraces and promotes values of accountability, excellence, inclusivity, integrity and respect. For more information please visit www.dcaf.ch
For our Operations Department, we are seeking a dynamic, organised and creative individual to be our next:
Project Assistant – 100%
Location: Geneva
Starting date: as soon as possible, latest by Monday 03.05.2021
Duration: 24 months
THE ROLE
The Project Assistant (PA) provides support in the implementation and administration of the work of the Operations Department. The PA will work directly with the Head of Department and the Department’s Programme Management Advisor. The PA may be asked to provide occasional support to other Divisions, as required. The PA primarily assists the Programme Management Advisor on project management, research, and administration. The PA also provides ad-hoc support in monitoring/evaluation, reporting and coordination of department activities. This is a role that is expected to progressively take on greater responsibility, including supporting the organization, facilitation and reporting on activities.
Departmental Support
• Administrative tasks including drafting meeting agendas and minutes and preparing documents for dissemination
• Event planning, Collecting and synthesizing input from Operations Department divisions and units
• Planning and managing routine training and M&E support for the department
• Contributing to the development of departmental guidance and standards (e.g. for project cycle management)
• Designing and managing key departmental documents and SharePoint spaces including:
o Knowledge product matrix
o Operations Department work plan
o Fundraising dashboard
o Programme management resources page
Research:
• Conduct research in support of the Department’s activities
• Review and edit of a variety of internal and external research products
• Assist in the coordination of external researchers
• Support the conduct of M&E and Lessons activities
• Any other assigned research tasks.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
• Max. 2 years of experience working on security, governance or peacebuilding projects.
• MA or comparable background in political science, international relations, security studies, development studies, conflict studies, or a related field.
• Excellent communications skills, and a professional level of written and spoken English and French.
• Familiarity with project planning and design, budget management, project implementation and monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledgeable in using Excel and SharePoint
• 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 improving security 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 resources.recruitment@dcaf.ch by 21 March 2021 with the subject heading PA Operations Geneva 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)
• indication of availability to start on Monday 03.05.21
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 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.
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