Switzerland: Project Assistant (PA - 50%)

The Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (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

Project Assistant (PA - 50%)

Title: Project Assistant

Starting date: 1^st October 2019

Location:Geneva, Switzerland with occasional travels

Duration: 1 year

Reporting: The Project Assistant will be assigned to the DCAF Europe and Central Asia Division.

Tasks and responsibilities: The Project Assistant will be responsible for supporting the implementation of security sector governance capacity building projects. Under the supervision of the project coordinator and in close cooperation with other project team members in Geneva, and Belgrade, the Project Assistant is in charge of ensuring logistical and administrative tasks and carries out research on request.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Contributes to the logistical organization of seminars and conferences;Drafts a variety of project related documents (project proposals, donor reports, fact sheets, etc.);
• Assists with the procurement of services and financial management of projects;
• Conducts research on project-related topics.

Key qualifications

• University degree or currently enrolled in university studies in a relevant field, such as law, international relations, conflict resolution, history, development, security, peace studies, or political science;
• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken;
• Prior experience in assisting project management including financial aspects, and the organisation of conferences, workshops and training activities, is an asset;
• Prior experience in drafting funding proposals, correspondence and reports to donors is an asset;
• Knowledge of a Western Balkan language is a strong asset;
• 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 ECARecruitment@dcaf.ch by 10 September 2019 with the subject heading Project Assistant ECA – 50%, 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)

Only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.

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