MENA Entity Lead: Strategy, Partnerships & Growth

DCAF - le Centre pour la gouvernance du secteur de la sécurité - Genève; Genf; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

DCAF - le Centre pour la governance du secteur de la sécurité - Genève is seeking a Head of the MENA Entity to lead strategic direction, operations and staff management across the region, with responsibility for risk mitigation and programme delivery. The role requires a Master’s degree and extensive experience in diplomacy, security and international development, with fluency in English; French and Arabic are assets.

Located in Geneva with frequent travel to the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, working directly in or on the MENA region and progressively responsible roles in diplomacy, security and/or international development
• Proven management and leadership skills, with demonstrated experience of managing international programmes and teams in complex settings
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; Arabic and French are assets
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diplomatic, national, multilateral and non-governmental stakeholders with a strong network
• Demonstrated success in resource mobilization and partnerships

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for DCAF’s MENA programmes and priorities
• Lead the Entity’s management, HR and organizational development
• Oversee budgets, fundraising and donor relations
• Foster partnerships with national, regional and international actors
• Represent DCAF in national and international fora and events

Education

Master’s degree from a university or equivalent

Job description

DCAF - le Centre pour la governance du secteur de la sécurité - Genève is seeking a Head of the MENA Entity to lead strategic direction, operations and staff management across the region, with responsibility for risk mitigation and programme delivery. The role requires a Master’s degree and extensive experience in diplomacy, security and international development, with fluency in English; French and Arabic are assets.

Located in Geneva with frequent travel to the region.