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, respect for human rights, and gender equality. Since its founding in 2000, DCAF has contributed 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 members represent over 50 countries and the Canton of Geneva. 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 visit http://www.dcaf.ch/ and follow us on Twitter @DCAF_Geneva.
The Europe and Central Asia Division works with governments, parliaments, security providers and civil society organizations in Southeast Europe, Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia to help ensure the efficient, effective, responsible and accountable provision of security, and to strengthen democratic security sector governance. In recent years, we have placed particular focus on parliamentary and civil society oversight, cross-border police cooperation, police reform, border management, defence and intelligence reform issues, judicial control of the security sector, and cybersecurity.
For our Europe and Central Asia Division Unit we are looking for a for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to be our:
National Advisor (100%)
Title: National Advisor
Unit: Europe and Central Asia Division, Operations Department
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Duration: 6 months with a possibility of extension
Reporting: National Advisor will be assigned to the DCAF Europe and Central Asia Division.
Tasks and responsibilities: National Advisor will be responsible for supporting and implementing security sector governance capacity building projects primarily in Ukraine and upon request in other countries in Eastern Europe, South Caucasus and Central Asia. More specifically, under the supervision of the Principal Program Manager, the National Advisor is in charge of carrying out policy advice and analysis, training development and implementation, as well as programme management tasks as assigned.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Provide expert advice on developments and activities pertaining to the Ukraine’s national security, Parliament, security agencies, other security governance bodies, and Civil Society Organisations.
- Conduct analysis and provide advice on Ukraine’s strategic, legal and regulatory frameworks debates relevant for national security governance.
- Support the design, development and implementation of DCAF’s programmatic actions related to security and justice sector reform, including but not limited to financial management, budget monitoring and programme and project reporting;
- Analyze the security and political developments in Eastern Europe, South Caucasus and Central Asia;
- Support DCAF’s donor relations efforts and support fundraising activities, including the development of country strategy documents, planning sheets, concept notes, factsheets etc.;
- Support DCAF’s relations with partner organisations, including the design, organization, management and implementation of joint activities;
- Organize events (conferences, workshops etc.) and carry out logistical and administrative tasks;
- Provide any additional duties as assigned in support of DCAF activities globally.
Key qualifications
- University degree in a relevant field, such as law, international relations, conflict resolution, history, development, security, peace studies, or political sciences;
- Excellent proficiency in English and Ukrainian, both written and spoken;
- A minimum of 5 years work experience in public reform sector, project management, ideally in the countries of transition;
- Prior experience in providing legal advise, editing complex texts and development of project proposals is an asset;
- Strong analytical and communication skills, flexibility, respect for discipline and experience of working as part of an international and multicultural team;
- A valid work permit for Ukraine 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.
Indicative starting date: 1 August 2023.
How to apply
If you think you are a good match for DCAF and the position advertised, please send your application tohttps://dcaf-flexperso.chby 21 July 2023 (midnight) with the subject heading NA-Kyiv, 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 or been convicted of 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.
Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.