At DCAF, we envision a world where democratic sector governance advances sustainable peace and development and human dignity for all.<\/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>
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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 both state and non\u2010state security sector stakeholders.\u00a0<\/p>","description":"
The work of DCAF\u2019s Africa Americas Entity in the Gulf of Guinea region aims to support governments, parliaments, security providers and civil society by developing capacities and promoting norms and good practices to contribute to a more effective, efficient and transparent security sector that is properly overseen by the relevant authorities and is responsive and accountable to the people they serve.<\/p>
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To advance the work in the Gulf of Guinee, the Africa Americas Entity is looking for a highly dedicated and dynamic professional to be their next \u00a0Junior Project Officer <\/p>
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Location:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Geneva, Switzerland<\/strong><\/p> Starting date:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a01st October 2026 or upon mutual agreement<\/strong><\/p> Duration:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a012 month fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension<\/strong><\/p> Work rate: \t\t\t\t80-100%<\/strong><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> The role<\/strong><\/p> Under the supervision of the Senior West Africa Manager, the Junior Project Officer (JPO) provides support to the implementation and administration of the programmes of DCAF\u2019s Africa Americas entity, primarily in West Africa. The JPO may also be tasked with occasional support to activities of the entity in other geographic settings. He\/she primarily assists the Gulf of Guinea and other teams in project management, research, and administration. He\/she also provides ad-hoc support in monitoring\/evaluation, reporting and coordination of programme activities. The JPO will as communication co-focal point of the Entity. This is a role that is expected to progressively take on greater responsibility, including supporting the organization, facilitation, and reporting on activities with national partners.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Key areas of operation:<\/strong><\/p> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Support project and program implementation: contribute to drafting and quality-control of documents for internal and external audiences, support the logistic preparation and organization of program activities, contribute to DCAF\u2019s MEAL efforts and to the development of processes and workflows between Geneva Headquarters and DCAF\u2019s presence in West Africa;<\/p> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Assist administrative and finance processes, including preparation of contracts, review and submission of invoices, follow-up on payments, liaising with Service Providers, preparing background information and DCAF documents\/publications, updating DCAF hard copy and online materials;<\/p> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Act as communication co-focal point of DCAF\u2019s Africa Americas entity, including contributing to donor outreach and reporting. Regular liaison with DCAF\u2019s corporate communication team and DCAF\u2019s Communications Focal Point network;<\/p> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Support the drafting and uploading of web content and the design of relevant web pages; contribute to blog posts, forum responses and other inputs to relevant communities of practice; be responsible for regular updates.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Your experience:<\/strong><\/p> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Advanced university degree(s) in a relevant field: International Relations, Development, Security, Conflict and Peace Studies, Political Sciences etc.;<\/p> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a00-3 years previous experience in a similar role;<\/p> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French; other languages an asset;<\/p> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland at the time of application is a pre-requisite.<\/p> Skills:<\/strong><\/p> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and proven ability to synthesise information;<\/p> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Time management skills, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> We offer<\/strong><\/p> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0a rewarding, dynamic and meaningful work experience<\/p> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the chance to be part of a diverse team of collaborative, respectful, hardworking and values-driven people<\/p> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the chance to contribute to advance the security of all people through nationally owned, inclusive, and participatory security sector reforms based on international norms and good practices. <\/p> \u00a0<\/p> If you think you are a good match for DCAF and you are enthusiastic about joining our team, please apply online by 30 August 2026,<\/strong> enclosing:<\/p> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0a one-page motivational statement in English describing your relevant experience and what you can bring to DCAF<\/p> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0a concise CV (maximum two pages)<\/p> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0a copy of your diplomas and work certificates (in one pdf document)<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/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.\u00a0<\/p> DCAF is bound by the legal requirements and regulations regarding the issuance of work permits of the jurisdictions in which we operate.<\/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\/4917\/offer\/4423\/postulation?signature=23303ee15263deff29f89920149044d57d4826f62072023a3719c37fb65fd3ac","medias":[],"sector":"Associations \/ organisations","canton":"Geneva","apply_link":"https:\/\/ats.johdisuite.ch\/recruitments\/4917\/offer\/4423\/postulation\/web?signature=81b091ebe68ea2ba36ac6433f2ecacd53b7ddca9b9fa39782ca232953f9a439a"}
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