Switzerland: Project coordinator (80%) – Latin America and the Caribbean Unit

Project coordinator (80%) – Latin America and the Caribbean Unit

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 visit www.dcaf.ch

DCAF’s Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Unit strives to strengthen citizen security in the LAC region by promoting the application of good governance principles. For our LAC Unit we are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to be our:

Project Coordinator, Gender and Security LAC (80%)

Location: Geneva, with some travel to the LAC region

Starting date: As soon as possible

Duration: 10 months with possibility of extension

The role

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the LAC Unit the Project Coordinator will be responsible for the project management of the Unit’s gender and security project in Colombia. Additionally, as the focal point for gender within the Unit, the Project Coordinator will provide support to the gender components of all other projects of the Unit and assist the Unit in enhancing its capacities and strategies in matters of gender and security.

Main responsibilities

· Manage the implementation, monitoring and reporting of DCAF LAC’s gender and security projects in Colombia as well as manage the relevant project budgets.

· Liaise with local partners and draft high quality narrative and financial reports as well as project documentation for DCAF and its donors, within established deadlines.

· Coordinate and carry out workshops and roundtables for partners and beneficiaries as part of the Unit’s projects in Colombia.

· As the focal point for gender, assist the Unit in enhancing its capacities and strategies in matters of gender and security.

· Provide project management support to other projects when needed.

Your experience

· Over 5 years of relevant experience in project management in the fields of SSG/R and/or gender;

· Experience working with security sector institutions on gender issues in Latin America and/or the Caribbean;

· Good knowledge of gender and security legal normative framework and familiarity with international policy discussions regarding gender and security, as well as Security Sector Governance and Reform.

· Experience in results-based project management and in applying concept and tools such as Theory of Change and Monitoring & Evaluation Strategies as well as experience in managing project budgets.

· Excellent communications skills and a perfect command of written and spoken Spanish and English;

· Advanced university degree (or equivalent) in international relations, peace and studies security studies, development studies, gender studies, international law or other relevant fields;

· Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland at time of application 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 dcaf.lac@dcaf.ch by 04 July 2019 with the subject heading “Project Coordinator LAC”, 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.