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• Oct 25

Project and Admin Assistant – Southeast Europe Division (100 %) – DCAF Branch Office, Skopje

The Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) is dedicated to improving the security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights. 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‐building of both state and non‐state security sector stakeholders. The overall objective of DCAF’s activities in Southeast Europe is to contribute to peace, stability and democracy in the region by supporting good governance in the security and justice sector. For more information please visit www.dcaf.ch

For our Southeast Europe Division, we are looking for a motivated and curious individual to be our next:

Project and Admin Assistant – Southeast Europe Division (100 %) – DCAF Branch Office, Skopje

Location: Skopje, Republic of Macedonia

Place of work: DCAF Branch Office, Skopje

Starting date: 15 November 2018 or upon mutual agreement

Duration: 31 December 2020 with possibility of extension

Under the supervision of the National Project Coordinator the incumbent will support the implementation of the multi-donor funded and DCAF-implemented Intelligence Sector Reform Programme in the Republic of Macedonia (2017-2020), which aims to make an effective and sustainable contribution to improved security and intelligence sector accountability and governance.

Tasks and responsibilities:

•  Perform all financial, administrative and logistics tasks related to the functioning of the DCAF Branch Office, Skopje;


•  Support Programme team activities in close coordination with the Project Assistant in GVA;


•  Monitor media and other published reports from relevant institutions;


•  Perform desk research;


•  Occasionally translate project related documents and provide oral translation at meetings;


•  Any other activities related to the Programme implementation;

Requirements:

•  University degree in a relevant field, such as, economics, law, international relations, conflict resolution, development, security studies, peace studies, or political science;


•  Fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential;


•  Prior experience in assisting project management including financial aspects, and the organisation of conferences, workshops and training activities, is an asset;


•  Prior experience in taking minutes, drafting reports, and correspondence is an asset;


•  Excellent communication skills (oral and written);


•  Advanced user of Microsoft Office tools is essential;


•  Fluency in Macedonian is essential;


•  Knowledge of Albanian is an asset;


•  Macedonian citizenship;


•  Certificate of non-pending cases or convictions in criminal proceedings, not older than 3 months;

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 for the position advertised, please send your application to Ms. Céline Cattaud, at c.cattaud@dcaf.ch no later than 31 October with the subject heading Project and Admin Assistant – South East Europe – DCAF Branch Office, Skopje, enclosing:

• one-page motivational letter in English describing what you can bring to DCAF and the team (maximum 1 page);

• a concise CV (maximum 2 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.

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