Senior Programme Manager

The Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) is an international organisation with 61 member states. DCAF helps its partners achieve good governance of the security sector, adjusting legal frameworks and developing institutions and practices. DCAF is known for its ability to implement projects in complex and dynamic environments. DCAF works with governments, parliaments, security and justice providers, international organisations, civil society and media to assist the development of transparent and accountable governance of the security sector.  

DCAF’s Middle East and North Africa Division seeks for its programme in the occupied Palestinian territory a highly qualified 

Senior Programme Manager (100%)

Starting date:October 2013 (or upon agreement)
Duty Station:Ramallah
Duration:24 months, with possibility of extension


Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Head of the Operations Division Middle East and North Africa at DCAF headquarters in Geneva, the Senior Programme Manager is responsible for DCAF’s office in Ramallah. His/her duties and responsibilities shall include the following:
-Manage and develop DCAF’s projects related to Palestinian security sector reform, including designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating projects
-Oversee all organisational, administrative and financial aspects of project management
-Develop programmes, plans, proposals, budgets and resource strategies to meet planned objectives
-Represent DCAF in the oPt and the region; liaise, coordinate and negotiate with all relevant stakeholders, including executive and legislative authorities, police and security forces, community leaders, civil society, media and donors
-Develop donor relations and research new opportunities for funding
-Develop and implement a yearly country programme budget
-Manage expat and local staff and visiting experts
-Direct research on Palestinian security sector governance

Requirements:

Education, knowledge and experience
-An advanced degree in political or social sciences, business administration, public administration, development, or related fields
-A minimum of 5 years work experience in project management, including experience managing multiple grants/budgets, staff (both operations and finance staff) and programmes, preferably with an NGO or in the public sector.
-Significant experience working in the MENA region
-Proven conceptual knowledge and technical expertise in areas such as security sector governance, media, civil society, rule of law, public administration and reforms
-Excellent command of both oral and written English; working knowledge of Arabic is preferred; knowledge of another language is considered an asset

Skills

-Strong interpersonal communication skills
-Proven ability to solve problems
-Strong planning and analytical skills
-Experience in managing an international team
-Ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines
-Cultural sensitivity
-Familiarity with the Arab world

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by e-mail to [email protected] 

Attachments must include the following documents:

-letter of motivation,
-CV (including the names of 3 references), and
-the completed application form (downloadable here)

The subject line of the email should mention: “Vacancy RAM2013/SPM”. The deadline for applications is 30 June 2013.

Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. DCAF is not in a position to respond to telephone inquiries.

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