{"id":4257,"title":"Junior Project Officer (Middle East and North Africa)","entry_date":"2026-09-15","contract_type":"CDI","work_place":"Geneva","city":"Geneva","subtitle":null,"ref":null,"contact_firstname":null,"contact_lastname":null,"contact_position":null,"contact_tel":null,"activity_from":80,"activity_to":100,"publication_date":"2026-07-09","expiration_date":"2026-07-22T00:00:00.000000Z","introduction":"<p>At DCAF, we envision a world where democratic security sector governance advances sustainable peace and development and human dignity for all. <\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Our mission is to advance the security of all people through nationally owned, inclusive, and participatory security sector reforms based on international norms and good practices. <\/p><p><br><\/p><p>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\u2010building of all involved security sector stakeholders.\u00a0<\/p>","description":"<p>For our Middle East and North Africa (MENA) team, we are looking for a highly dedicated and dynamic professional to be our next <strong>Junior Project Officer<\/strong>. <\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>Location:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Geneva, Switzerland\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Start date:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a015 September 2026 or as agreed \u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Work rate:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a080-100% <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Contract type:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Permanent*\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>The role<\/strong><\/p><p>Join DCAF as Junior Project Officer, a role within our MENA team. Reporting directly to the Deputy Head of MENA, the Junior Project Officer supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs and related projects in DCAF's countries of operation in the MENA region, with focus on programmatic engagements in North Africa. <\/p><p><br><\/p><p>More specifically, the role will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: <\/p><p><br><\/p><ul><li>Supporting the development and implementation of DCAF\u2019s programs and projects related to security sector governance &amp; reform primarily in North Africa, encompassing conceptualization, design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.<\/li><li>Drafting background documents, talking points, mission briefs, and other written inputs.<\/li><li>Assisting in the preparation and coordination of working missions.<\/li><li>Contributing to financial reporting and procedures. <\/li><li>Providing administrative and logistical support, such as note-taking for project management and organizing trainings, workshops, and other events.<\/li><li>Offering additional support across the MENA team as required by the line manager. <\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Your experience and skills<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>An advanced university degree in law, political science, international relations, development, security studies or related field<\/li><li>Up to three years of professional experience<\/li><li>Strong interest in the MENA region<\/li><li>Familiarity with SSG\/R is an asset<\/li><li>Fluency in English and French as a working language<\/li><li>Excellent organizational skills including ability to multitask, prioritize and apply attention to detail \u00a0<\/li><li>A valid work permit for Switzerland (or Swiss\/EU citizenship) at the time of application is a pre-requisite<\/li><\/ul><p><br><\/p><p><strong>We offer<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>The opportunity to contribute to the successful implementation of DCAF\u2019s Strategy 2025-2030 <\/li><li>A rewarding, dynamic and meaningful work experience<\/li><li>The chance to be part of a diverse team of collaborative, respectful, hardworking and values-driven people<\/li><\/ul><p><br><\/p><p>If you think you are a good match and are enthusiastic about joining the DCAF MENA team, <strong>please apply online by 22 July 2026<\/strong>, enclosing:<\/p><p><br><\/p><ul><li>A one-page motivational statement in English describing your relevant experience and what you can bring to DCAF <\/li><li>An updated CV <\/li><\/ul><p><br><\/p><p>DCAF is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, age, disability, gender identity, religion, or ethnicity. <\/p><p><br><\/p><p>DCAF is bound by the legal requirements and regulations regarding the issuance of work permits of the jurisdictions in which we operate.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>* <\/strong>Subject to continued project funding. <\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>","instructions":null,"pdf_name":null,"pdf_path":"","additional_document_name":null,"additional_document_path":"","youtube_link":null,"logo_name":null,"logo_path":"","image_top_name":null,"image_top_path":"","image_bottom_name":null,"image_bottom_path":"","entry_date_type":"date","deleted_at":null,"country_code":"ch","zip_code":null,"laravel_through_key":22,"postulation_url":"https:\/\/ats.johdisuite.ch\/recruitments\/4735\/offer\/4257\/postulation?signature=979d8c5d99ecc41212caa293c455dd0a42ca173733e1c400584a92fe904ac61d","medias":[],"sector":"Associations \/ organisations","canton":"Geneva City","apply_link":"https:\/\/ats.johdisuite.ch\/recruitments\/4735\/offer\/4257\/postulation\/web?signature=072ff3301641db54f35835d17d31b385c5a66c56ccf33803c2f39fef7040408f"}