Research assistant - Geneva Centre for Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF)

****Geneva Centre for Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF)****

The Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces is one of the world’s leading institutions in the areas of security sector reform and security sector governance. DCAF’s Public Private Partnerships Division works in partnership with states, companies and civil society actors to develop inclusive and innovative approaches to enhance security, development and the protection of human rights.

The Public Private Partnerships Division is currently seeking a Research Assistant.

Research Assistant

****(50%)****

Responsibilities principally involve: research assistance; organisational, administrative and editing support on research projects in the field of private security governance. Applicants should be currently registered in a master’s degree or PhD programme in the Geneva or Vaud region and have a strong background in domestic or international human rights, humanitarian law, international relations or political science.

Requirements for this position include:

• Strong interest in security sector reform and governance
• Familiarity with or knowledge of the various regulatory regimes associated with private security companies, including the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers and the Montreux Document
• Outstanding research and analytical skills
• Excellent ability to draft, review and edit texts
• Excellent administrative abilities and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in an international environment
• Flexibility and ability to work independently
• Fluency in English is essential and fluency in other languages highly desirable (in particular French and Spanish)
• Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid work permit

The weekly working time is 20 hours, starting 1 October 2015.

HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates meeting the qualifications are invited to e-mail their CV with a covering letter to:

Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF)

Ms Margaux Duverney

Operations IV

E-mail: m.duverney@dcaf.ch

****Deadline for applications is 11 September 2015.****

Please note that only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.

For further information on DCAF, please visit our website: http://www.dcaf.ch.