DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance is looking for a Junior Project Officer Cybersecurity (Europe Asia)

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Contract type: Time-limited contract

Activity rate: 100%

Entry date: 17/08/2026

Duration: One year (with the possibility of extension)

The role

Under the supervision of the Senior Manager and in close cooperation with other project team members in Geneva, Belgrade, Podgorica, Prishtina and Tirana the Junior Project Officer supports the implementation of cybersecurity governance capacity building projects in Southeast and Eastern Europe.

• Support the Senior Manager with the coordination of the work of the team.
• Contribute to project administrative and finance processes: follow up contracts, keep track of reporting requirements and relevant payments; review and processing of project-related financial transactions.
• Provide finance-related support to the Senior Manager, including with monitoring project budgets on an ongoing basis.
• Draft report on project activities and prepare information dissemination on project results.
• Any other assigned finance and administrative tasks.

Your experience

• University degree in political science / international relations and/or law or related subjects. A specialization in security policy / security and conflict management / security sector governance is considered an asset.
• Up to three years of professional experience.
• Prior experience in assisting the management of projects, including support to administrative and finance processes related to project management.
• Experience in results-based project management is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of / academic focus on the Western Balkan region, Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus with a focus on security sector reform, particularly cybersecurity is considered an asset.

Additional requirements

• Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland at the time of application is a pre-requisite.
• Strong organizational skills with effective time management and ability to prioritize and plan own work to meet deadlines.
• Precision and accuracy in executing tasks.
• Ability to work with colleagues at all levels, to multitask, and to handle tight deadlines and stressful situations.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of Albanian, Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian/Montenegrin language(s) is considered an asset for this position.

We offer

• the opportunity to contribute to the successful implementation of DCAF’s Strategy 2025-2030 and to take part in an organisational change that matters
• a rewarding, dynamic, and meaningful work experience
• the chance to be part of a diverse team of collaborative, respectful, hardworking and values-driven people

If you think you are a good match and are enthusiastic about joining the team, please apply online by 20 July 2026, enclosing:

• a one-page motivational statement in English describing your relevant experience and what you can bring to the team
• an updated CV (maximum two pages)

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