Consulting in Colombia and Ecuador for the Regional Media and Police Program At Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance

DCAF – The Geneva Center for Security Sector Governance is dedicated to improving the security of States and their populations within a framework of democratic governance, 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 helping Partner States, and international actors supporting these States, improve the governance of their security sector through inclusive and participatory reforms. DCAF creates innovative knowledge products, promotes standards and good practices, provides legal and policy advice and supports capacity development of security sector stakeholders, both state and non-state.

Members of the DCAF Founding Council represent more than 50 countries and the Canton of Geneva. Active in more than 60 countries, DCAF is internationally recognized as one of the world’s leading centers of excellence in 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.

DCAF’s Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Unit supports governments, parliaments, security providers and civil society in the LAC region by developing capacity and promoting standards and good practices to contribute to a the most effective, efficient and transparent security, duly supervised by the competent authorities, responsive and accountable to the people it serves.

As part of DCAF’s contributions to civil society and media oversight of the security sector, we currently lead a regional media and police program in 5 countries (Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Honduras and Peru) with the support of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This initiative focuses on strengthening the role of journalists and social leaders in supervising the security sector and fostering a better working relationship between media professionals and the Police in each country.

For the regional media and police program we are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated person: Focal point in Colombia and Ecuador for the Regional Media and Police Program.

• Location: Bogotá, with trips to Colombia and occasional missions to Ecuador
• Start date: January 2024
• Duration: Estimated consultancy of one year, with the possibility of extension

THE ROLE

Under the supervision of the program coordinator, the consultant will manage the day-to-day development, implementation and monitoring of the regional program in Colombia and Ecuador. Likewise, the consultant will be in charge of ensuring logistical and administrative tasks, and carrying out research related to the program in both countries.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Support the Program Coordinator in the implementation and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning of the program in Colombia and Ecuador:

• Support the implementation of the DCAF program on media and security sector oversight by civil society in Colombia and Ecuador, including support to conceptualize, design, plan, implement and evaluate projects
• Support fundraising and identify project opportunities, including through research, conceptualization of ideas, preparation of concept notes and proposals
• Collect partner data and draft progress reports
• Ensure monitoring, evaluation and learning of activities
• Track the work plan and project calendars (tool: activity manager)
• Contribute contributions to partners’ deliverables.

2) Liaison with project partners in Colombia and Ecuador

• Act as a focal point for project partners in day-to-day tasks.
• Schedule and attend meetings with project partners.
• Support the organization of events

3) Provide administrative and financial support:

• Support the Program Coordinator and the Financial Control Officer in the review of partner expenses in Colombia and Ecuador
• Prepare other project-related documents as necessary, such as contracts, agreements, background summaries, presentations, MoUs, among others
• Support for administrative tasks as needed

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in a relevant field, such as development studies; international relations; Political Sciences; security, peace, human rights legislation or conflict studies; or other relevant branches.
• Minimum work experience of 7 years in international cooperation or project management; Field experience will be valued.
• Strong project management skills, including monitoring and evaluation, financial management and administrative support, as well as excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Specific experience working with public institutions and institutions in the security sector and/or media and civil society is highly desirable.
• Knowledge related to governance and security sector reform in the Latin American and Caribbean region, and in human rights matters is highly desirable.
• Excellent analysis, communication and writing skills, both in Spanish and English
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite of applications; Experience using “Sharepoint” will be an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationships in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines.
• Spanish (native or C2 level) and English (at least B2 level), both written and spoken, are essential.

WE OFFER

• A rewarding, dynamic and stimulating work experience
• The opportunity to be part of a multicultural team of supportive, hard-working and value-oriented people
• The opportunity to contribute to improving the security of States and citizens in a framework of democratic governance, rule of law and respect for human rights