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• Mar 28

International expert – Institutional development (Human resources management)

 

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.

DCAF's Foundation Council comprises 62 member states, the Canton of Geneva and six permanent observers. 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 please visitwww.dcaf.ch

The DCAF’s Middle East and North Africa Division is working with the Capability, Accountability and Sustainability Programme (CASP) in Palestine.

CAPS is a UK funded programme of support to the Palestinian Security Sector. CASP will deliver improved financial and human resources management, policy-making capability, a more effective security sector complaints handling system, and increased internal accountability of Palestinian Authority Security Forces (PASF). This work is one stream of the UK’s Conflict, Security and Stability programme on the Middle East Peace Process (MEPP). The overall objective of the programme is “A contribution to the construction of conditions needed for successful negotiations resulting in a lasting 2 State Solution.” The Outcome of this project is: “A more capable, accountable, sustainable and inclusive PA security sector; and improved, more inclusive PA legitimacy and ability to govern.”

 

For our Middle East and North Africa Division, we are looking for a:

International expert – Institutional development (Human resources management)

 

Location:                            Home based with two missions to Ramallah, Palestine

Starting date:                   The Mandate covers the period from 8 April 2019 to 30 June 2019

Duration:                             20 days

 

The role

In close coordination with the Team Leader, the Senior Advisor and the local expert on Human Resources, the International Expert will support the methodology development of Human Resources at the Ministry of Interior and all security services and commissions with a focus on identification of:

1. Gaps and problems at the level of policies, systems and procedures as well as the level of implementation of existing policies, systems and procedures;


2. Gaps that can be addressed by tailored training and empowering staff of each security institution.

The mandate consists of:

• Providing technical assistance to the local expert over the course of the inception phase;


• Supporting the local expert throughout the process of developing the methodology development;


• Providing inputs in all documents produced by the local expert;


• Developing a single intervention plan including: outputs, activities, time frame, defining roles and responsibilities, risk plan.      

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Education, knowledge and experience

• Master’s degree in Human Resources and Administration or related fields;


• A minimum of 10 years relevant work experience in strategic planning;


• Previous work in/with public institutions as well as with senior management of governmental institutions;


• Previous experience in the oPt or other countries in the region;


• Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic is an asset;


• Specific knowledge or experience in any of the aforementioned three points is an asset;


• Experience in working in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams;


• Experience in facilitating and drafting workshops;


• Proven experience in developing an intervention plan including: outputs, activities, time frame, defining roles and responsibilities, risk plan;


• Experience in facilitating workshops.
  
   
  
  Skills

• Excellent communication and drafting skills;


• Proven problem-solving skills;


• Strong planning and analytical skills;


• Ability to work under pressure and towards tight deadlines;


• Cultural sensitivity;


• IT skills, particularly in Word and Excel.

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 improvingsecurity of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights

The proposal must be submitted before Wednesday 3 April 2019, 23:00 Geneva time, in an electronic version to DCAF email address (opmena@dcaf.ch) stating in the subject “International expert – Institutional development (HR)”.

The proposal must contain the following elements:

• Outline of methodology for the assignment (max. 1 page)


• Cover letter (max. 1 page)


• CV
  
   

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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