Project Officer Lebanon 100 %

The role

Reporting to the Head of Beirut Office, the Project Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation of projects and activities in Lebanon, including but not limited to:  

• Support the development of DCAF’s programmes related to security and justice sector reform in Lebanon, including support for conceptualizing, designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programmes and projects
• Support to the  donors’ relations, including budget monitoring and programme and project reporting
• Support fundraising activities, including the development of country strategy documents, planning sheets, concept notes, etc.
• Draft project related documents such as project proposals, analytical reports and evaluations
• Liaise with and provide ongoing support to other colleagues in Beirut Office
• Help to identify project opportunities and develop project ideas and proposals
• Co-design, co-organize and implement activities with partners
• Support the organization and conduct of programme events

Your experience

• An advanced university degree in law, political sciences, international relations, development, security studies or related field
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in public sector reform or management, preferably within the fields of security and/or justice reform
• Proven track record in managing projects, preferably in Lebanon
• Excellent command of Arabic and English; knowledge of French is an asset
• Very good writing skills, both in Arabic and in English
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in an international team
• Cultural sensitivity, ideally familiarity with the Lebanese security and justice sector

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 Ms. Zeina Assaad (z.assaad@dcaf.ch) by 15 July 2019 with the subject heading ‘’PO Lebanon 2018’’, enclosing:

• a one-page motivational statement in English describing your relevant experience and what you can bring to DCAF
• a concise CV (maximum two to three pages)
• A filled application form (include here the link to the form)

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