Programme Manager (80-100%)

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Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Think Tank
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Permanent
  • Deadline: 28/04/2025
  • Location: Switzerland
Peace and Security
The role          
Under the supervision of the Head or Division, the Programme Manager will develop, lead, implement and coordinate complex projects for the Gender and Security Division, on intersectional approaches to policy development and applied research as well as operational, country-specific projects, working collaboratively with other DCAF Entities and external partners. The role may also involve coordinating gender assessments, policy and methodology analysis, leading training and capacity building activities and promoting gender mainstreaming throughout DCAF’s work. This position requires deep knowledge and expertise in gender and security, gender mainstreaming and applied intersectional approaches as well as strong interpersonal and project management skills.
 
 
Key areas of operation:
  • Develop, lead, coordinate and implement both operational and research-related projects and activities in the broad area of gender and security with a focus on intersectionality
  • Lead in the design, organization and implementation of activities with various partners, including policy development and dissemination, training, conferences, assessments, cutting-edge research in the field of gender and security
  • Develop, lead, coordinate and implement monitoring and evaluation - including of budgets and financial aspects - of projects and activities related to gender and security
  • Design and / or deliver training both internally and to external stakeholders, both on mainstreaming methodology and on gender and security.
 
 
Your experience
  • Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in international affairs, governance, development, security studies, gender studies, or related disciplines.
  • At least five years of professional experience in the field of gender equality, and/or women, peace and security.
  • Excellent knowledge of the gender and security normative and policy framework as well as of security sector governance and reform.
  • Experience in developing and leading applied research and/or operational projects, including budget and financial management, on gender equality and security, women, peace and security, and/or related fields.
  • Proven experience supporting gender mainstreaming and intersectional approaches in operational as well as policy development activities.
  • Proven experience developing and delivering education and training packages on gender and security, gender and justice, gender-based bias, intersectionality, or related topics, for security and justice personnel.
  • Proven versatile team player, with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Proven personal commitment to principles of gender equality and diversity.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills in English and French. Other languages a plus.

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