Head of Office

The role

The Head of Office will lead DCAF’s programmes and engagement in Tunisia, managing the Tunisia programme team and representing DCAF in Tunisia and across the North Africa region.

What you'll do

• Engage with national stakeholders on matters pertaining to the security sector
• Represent DCAF in Tunisia and across the North Africa region
• Manage the Tunisia programme team
• Provide advice on technical issues within the areas of accountability, transparency and effectiveness of the security sector
• Support the development and roll-out of relevant strategies, policies, as well as institutional and operational guidelines
• Lead the Tunisia team through management, supervision, mentoring, coaching and management of performance of staff

What it takes

• An advanced degree in development, security studies, political science, law, international relations, or related field
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including in operational roles, of which a minimum of 5 years of field work in the MENA region
• Considerable experience (minimum of five years) as a programme manager, including management of a team
• Strong understanding of security sector governance and reform
• Proven ability to communicate, negotiate and work with high level executives, government officials, and non-governmental and multinational organisations
• Excellent communication skills, with perfect command of written and spoken French and English, with Arabic considered a strong asset

What you'll bring

How we treat you

A rewarding, dynamic and meaningful work experience, the chance to be part of a diverse team of collaborative, respectful, hardworking and values-driven people, the chance to contribute to advance the security of all people through nationally owned, inclusive, and participatory security sector reforms based on international norms and good practices.

How to apply

Apply directly on Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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