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 www.dcaf.ch and follow us on Twitter @DCAF_Geneva.

Its Operations Department is seeking a professional and qualified person for the following position:

Programme Manager for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)- SSAD (100%)

Location: Geneva

Starting date: 1 July 2023

Duration: 1 year renewable

The role

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Division, the Programme Manager for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) develop, advise, and coordinate the MEAL approach and requirements in the Division. She/he is responsible for a SSAD’s performance management system and in producing regular internal and external cases or articles on programme and divisional performance and achievements. She/he contributes to developing new projects/programs and in raising funds for these new initiatives. She/he assists the SSAD Division management in using the performance information for decision-making, resource allocation, and lesson learning.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Contribute to the design and implementation of SSAD’s programmes through the provision of advisory support to teams throughout the process of project design (e.g., by applying a RBM-lens and developing logic models) and planning (e.g., by guiding needs assessments, stakeholder mapping or baseline establishments), implementation, monitoring, evaluation and lesson learning.
• Support the implementation of the DCAF approach to programme management in the Division, including through the development of tools and coaching for staff on monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning.
• Contribute to scoping studies and the identification of needs and programme opportunities.
• Review and ensure the highest level of quality of the project documents, including proposals and reports submitted to donors.
• Advise and provide input into the design, implementation and dissemination of evaluations, special studies and assessments.
• Assist the Division to select data collection methods for adequate monitoring and evaluation of national partners' performance and of the SSAD programmes (these methods may include field visits, quarterly reports, specialized surveys and other sources of information).
• Assist the project teams in reviewing these methods and making improvements to their monitoring and evaluation plans, including ensuring regular exchanges with MEAL project officers in Country Offices.
• Develop a lessons identification process for SSAD programmes, support the gathering and dissemination of good practice and its integration into future programmes, with colleagues in HQ and in Country Offices.
• Contribute to, and in some cases, lead on the drafting of tools, case studies, blogs and knowledge products.
• Lead or support the RMB reporting process and annual report for project teams and contribute to donor reporting as required.
• Ensure projects have results-foci that link to the DCAF Strategy and that corporate outcomes and indicators are selected and used in new projects
• Serve as divisional subject matter expert and main contact for the Senior MEAL Advisor in the Director’s Office.

Your experience

• Advanced university degree, or equivalent professional experience, in international affairs, governance, development, security studies, human rights or related disciplines.
• At least 7 years of professional experience of project management in the field of governance, security and/or international development assistance.
• A minimum of 3 years of field experience.
• Familiarity with instruments such as IATI standards and the Aid Stream platform and experience and methodological knowhow in program and budget planning within an RBM framework.
• Experience developing and delivering training as well as developing tools for MEAL
• Proven track record in the design of M&E frameworks and knowledge of lesson learning for governance programming and drafting of strong performance reports.
• Proven versatile team player, with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in politically diverse and sensitive environments.
• Excellent English and French (both written and spoken).
• Flexibility, including availability for short term missions abroad.
• Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland at time of application a pre-requisite.

 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

If you think you are a good match for DCAF and the position advertised, please apply online at https://dcaf-flexperso.ch  by 22/05/2023 (midnight) enclosing:

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

DCAF is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, age, disability, gender identity, religion, or ethnicity.

Individuals who seek to serve with DCAF in any individual capacity will be required, if short-listed, to complete a self-attestation stating that they have not committed, been convicted of, nor prosecuted for, any criminal offence and have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.