Junior Project Officer
Relief Web International
Lokasi pekerjaan
Beirut
Status Pekerjaan
Waktu penuh
Detail Pekerjaan
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 and follow us on .
DCAF has worked in Lebanon since 2008. Lebanon is part of the DCAF's foundation council and DCAF is an accredited diplomatic entity in the country.
For our Operations Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Division, we are looking for a highly dedicated and dynamic individual to be our next:
Junior Project Officer (DCAF Lebanon) (100 %)
Location: Beirut, with travel across the country
Starting date: Immediately upon confirmation of funding
Duration: One year, renewable (subject to funding and performance)
Eligibility: Lebanese Nationals only
The role
Reporting directly to the Project Manager, with the overall responsibility to the Head of DCAF's Lebanon Office, the Junior Project Officer (JPO) assist in the effective and efficient implementation of a three-year project on support to the Lebanese Armed Forces in civil military cooperation (CIMIC). The JPO assumes responsibility supporting the design, planning, management, and monitoring of project activities throughout the entire project cycle.
The JPO works in close collaboration with the finance, operations, communications, and other relevant staff in the Beirut Office for effective achievement of results. The incumbent is expected to exercise full compliance with DCAF programming, financial, procurement and administrative rules, regulations, policies, and strategies, as well as implementation of the effective internal control systems.
Tasks includes, but are not limited to:
Pro-actively contribute and assist in the day-to-day project implementation and ensure conformity to expected results and project work-plans as well as support project MEL; Conduct research and provide support in identifying sources and gathering and compiling data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, speeches, and research papers; Organize, compile, and process documentation and information from donors, and project team as inputs to various databases and documents; Prepare briefing materials and prepare presentations, in collaboration with the project team; Draft minutes during official project meetings, and events; Support preparation of all project-related reports, official communication, including regular financial progress and risk reports; Support the development and organisation of donor-facing events; Provide support to all logistical, administrative, and financial arrangements for the organization of meetings, trainings, workshops, events, and missions, both locally and abroad; Assist consultants on all aspects of allowances, travel claims and other financial matters; Provide support to payments and preparing TORs and contracts; Draft communication content to be shared with DCAF HQ and external audience. ; Organize and coordinate filing of technical documents related to the project and maintain mailing lists; Provide ad hoc internal translation and interpretation during meetings as needed;
Minimum requirements
An advanced university degree in law, human rights, political sciences, international relations, development, security studies or related field A minimum of 2 years work experience in one or more of the areas: good governance, governance reforms, human rights, rule of law, migration management, security sector provision and/or reform, preferably in Lebanon Experience of working with senior representatives of Lebanese authorities will be an asset Familiarity with the Lebanese context including the governance, legal reforms and human rights, rule of law situation, large network of contacts within these areas Experience in procurement and budget management Native Arabic speaker, excellent command of English (written and spoken); French an asset Strong communication skills and ability to work in an international team Cultural sensitivity
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
How to apply
If you think you are a good match for DCAF and the position advertised, please send your application to 9th April (midnight) 2023 with the subject heading "Junior Project Officer Lebanon 2023", 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
