Junior Project Officer: Climate Change & Security Research

DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance is dedicated to improving the security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, respect for human rights, and gender equality. Since its founding in 2000, DCAF has contributed 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 members represent over 50 countries and the Canton of Geneva. 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 visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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The Policy and Research Division (PRDiv) produces empirically grounded and policy‑oriented comparative research on global topics relating to security sector governance and reform (SSG/R). This cutting‑edge research bridges the gap between policy and practice and is driven by the demand of our national and international partners. For more information, please visit PRDiv’s website.

The Division has 16 full‑ and part‑time staff members and we are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join us as:

Policy and Research Division

Location:
Geneva

Starting date: as soon as possible

Duration: one year contract, with possibility of extension

Under the supervision of the Principal Programme Manager (PMM) leading the projects – (1) “SSR Knowledge products” and (2) “Global Security Challenges” (with a focus on Climate Change), the Junior Project Officer (JPO) will support the day‑to‑day development, implementation, and monitoring of the above portfolios, including research, drafting, logistical and administrative tasks.

• Contribute to research and drafting of SSR Backgrounders, as well as assist in the editorial and publication process of the SSR Backgrounder Series.
• Contribute to designing Call for Papers for SSR Papers, as well as assist in the editorial and publication process of the SSR Paper Series.

• Contribute to research on the nexus between climate change and SSG/R, generating in‑depth empirical evidence in this field, as well as policy solutions for adapting and strengthening SSG/R in the face of climate change (including other global security challenges).
• Provide support to the development of publications pertaining to this thematic portfolio.

• Support the dissemination and monitoring of the use of knowledge products pertaining to both projects.
• Prepare conference/webinar reports, concept notes, talking points, presentations and other documents as requested.
• Deliver or contribute to delivery of administrative, budget and logistics support, including the hosting of events.
• Perform other tasks as required.

• Currently enrolled or having completed an MA degree, as well as current or prospective PhD student in the Lake Geneva region in a relevant field, such as international relations; political science; security, peace and human rights law or conflict studies; development studies or other relevant tracks.
• Proven excellent analytical and writing skills
  , while experience with research and publication projects is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of and experience in using research methods and techniques (including use of knowledge management and research software, e.g., Citavi, MaxQDA, literature databases, etc.) is required.
• Knowledge of climate and environmental politics is required.
• Knowledge or strong interest in either international…