The Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) is dedicated to improving the security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights. DCAF contributes 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.

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DCAF’s Foundation Council comprises 62 member states, the Canton of Geneva and six permanent observers. 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 please visit www.dcaf.ch

For our office in Tunis, we are looking for a highly motivated individual to be our next:

Intern (100 %)

• Location:                            Tunis, Tunisia
• Starting date:                   1 April, 2019 or as per agreement
• Duration:                            6-month paid internship, renewable once

The role    

The intern will assist DCAF Tunis in all aspects of proposal writing, project management, and event organisation. The Intern will mainly assist DCAF’s programmes in Tunisia in the fields of parliamentary and independent oversight of the security sector, and Ministry of Defence cooperation programmes. Under the supervision of the Head/Deputy Head of Office, the intern will assist with project management, event organisation, targeted research on security sector issues and other tasks as needed.

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Key areas of operation:

• Provide support to projects that DCAF is carrying out in the field of formal security sector oversight (in cooperation with the Assembly of People’s Representatives (Parliament), as well other independent oversight bodies).
• Support the Deputy Head of Office in his work with the Tunisian Department of Defence.
• Contribute to identifying needs for further DCAF support in priority areas of security sector reform in Tunisia through research and a network of contacts.
• Assist the DCAF Tunis team on ad-hoc tasks, specifically contributing to and drafting support documents like concept notes, project documents and correspondence for different projects.
• Provide additional support requested by DCAF Tunis or the MENA Division. 

• Excellent command of written and spoken French and English; knowledge of Arabic would be an asset
• University degree or currently enrolled in university studies in International Relations, Conflict Resolution, Law, Development, Security, Peace Studies, Political Science, or related fields; first relevant work experiences desirable
• Proven track report in drafting and editing reports in French
• Ability to work fast, under short deadlines
• Ability to work independently, to be proactive and solution-oriented
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Experience with publishing software is an asset 

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 send your application to 

by 13 March 2019 with the subject heading ‘’Intern Tunis’’ enclosing:

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