DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance is looking for a Project Officer (Training)

Location: Geneva (with some travel)

Starting date: 1st October 2026

Duration: Permanent

Work rate: 100%

Project Officer (Training)

The professional development and training (PDT) team is part of the “research and training” entity (RT) and focusses on designing and delivering training on security sector governance and reform (SSG/R) and related thematics on behalf, or for the benefit, of our national and international partners.

For our PDT service line, we are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to be our next Project Officer (Training)

The role

Reporting to the Deputy-Head of RT (training lead), the Project Officer will mainly contribute to the organisation and delivery of training programs on SSG/R related themes and of capacity-building projects to support our partners and colleagues.

Key areas of operation

• Training organization - contribute to the ongoing design, development and oversight of both face-to-face and online training courses on SSR and related topics in multiple languages; providing logistical support when needed to organize the training

• E-Learning development– contribute to developing and updating e-learning courses and online materials

• Material development – contribute to updating and producing high quality training materials in cooperation with the programme manager and the facilitators.

• Facilitation - participate alongside, and in support of, the programme manager and facilitators to the delivery of trainings, through the facilitation of assignments and interactive exercises

• Project management and administration: contribute to the different aspects of project management, including preparation of supporting documents, after-action reviews, evaluation systems, evaluation reports etc…

Your experience

Essential :

• MA/MSc in International relations, security studies, political sciences, conflict studies, development or related field

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience, with a connection to training

• General SSR and governance knowledge

• Training and/or facilitation experience

• Experience in working in an international environment, including with international bilateral partners and multilateral organisations

• A valid work permit for Switzerland (or Swiss/EU citizenship) at the time of application is a pre-requisite

Your skills

Essential:

• Public speaking, presentation and facilitation skills

• Knowledge of adult learning methodology

• Knowledge of interactive training tools, such as mural/miro, moodle, mentimeter…

• Ability to design training courses and training sessions

• Flexibility and client-oriented approach

Desired:

• Knowledge of elearning software, such as Easygenerator equivalent

• Graphic design skills (for powerpoints and for elearning)

• Ability to design evaluation surveys and to contribute to MEAL policy

• Diplomatic sensitivity

• Fluent in English and French.

We offer

• a rewarding, dynamic and challenging work experience

• the chance to be part of a multicultural team of supportive, hardworking and values-driven people

• the chance to contribute to improving security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights

• the opportunity to travel and engage with groups from different cultures and backgrounds

If you think you are a good match for DCAF and you are enthusiastic about joining our team, please apply online by 24th August 2026, enclosing:

• a one-page motivational statement in English describing your relevant experience and what you can bring to DCAF

• a concise CV (maximum two pages)

• a copy of your diplomas and work certificates (in one pdf document)

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