Junior Project Officer

At DCAF, we envision a world where democratic sector governance advances sustainable peace and development and human dignity for all.

Our mission is to advance the security of all people through nationally owned, inclusive, and participatory security sector reforms based on international norms and good practices.

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.

DCAF has worked in Lebanon since 2008. Lebanon is part of the DCAF’s foundation council and DCAF is an accredited diplomatic entity in the country.

For our Operations Middle East and North Africa (MENA) entity, we are looking for a highly dedicated and dynamic individual to be our next Junior Project Officer (DCAF Lebanon) (100 %)

• Location: Beirut, with travel across the country
• Starting date: April 2026
• Duration: One year, renewable (subject to funding and performance)

The role

Reporting directly to Programme Manager, with the overall responsibility to the Head of DCAF’s Lebanon Office, the Junior Project Officer (JPO) assist in the effective and efficient implementation of a project with a Lebanese security agency. The JPO assumes responsibility supporting the design, planning, management, and monitoring of project activities throughout the entire project cycle.

The JPO works in close collaboration with the finance, operations, communications, and other relevant staff in the Beirut and HQ Offices for effective achievement of results. The incumbent is expected to exercise full compliance with DCAF programming, financial, procurement and administrative rules, regulations, policies, and strategies, as well as implementation of the effective internal control systems.

Tasks includes, but are not limited to:

• Pro-actively contribute and assist in the day-to-day project implementation and ensure conformity to expected results and project work-plans as well as support project MEAL;
• Conduct research and provide support in identifying sources and gathering and compiling data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, speeches, and research papers;
• Provide support to all logistical, administrative, and financial arrangements for the organization of meetings, trainings, workshops, events, and missions, both locally and abroad;
• Organize, compile, and process documentation and information from donors, and project team as inputs to various databases and documents;
• Prepare briefing materials and prepare presentations, in collaboration with the project team;
• Draft minutes during official project meetings, internal office meetings and events;
• Support preparation of all project-related reports, official communication, including regular financial progress and risk reports;
• Support the development and organization of donor-facing events;
• Assist staff and consultants on all aspects of allowances, travel claims and other financial matters;
• Provide support to payments and preparing TORs and contracts;
• Draft communication content to be shared with DCAF HQ and external audience;
• Organize and coordinate filing of technical documents related to the project and maintain mailing lists;
• Provide ad hoc internal translation and interpretation during meetings as needed;
• Provide other support, as required, to DCAF Beirut Office.

Minimum requirements

• An advanced university degree in law, human rights, political sciences, international relations, development, security studies or related field
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in one or more of the areas: good governance, governance reforms, human rights, rule of law, security sector provision and/or reform, project implementation, preferably in Lebanon
• Experience of working with international organisations and/or not-for profit is a strong asset
• Experience of working with senior representatives of Lebanese authorities will be an asset
• Familiarity with the Lebanese context including the governance, legal reforms and human rights, rule of law situation, large network of contacts within these areas
• Experience in logistics, procurement and budget management
• Native Arabic speaker, excellent command of English (written and spoken); French an asset
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in an international team
• Cultural sensitivity
• Willingness to learn and assume additional responsibilities if required
• A Lebanese citizenship at the time of application is a pre-requisite

We offer

• a rewarding, dynamic and meaningful work experience
• the chance to be part of a diverse team of collaborative, respectful, hardworking and values-driven people
• the chance to contribute to advance the security of all people through nationally owned, inclusive, and participatory security sector reforms based on international norms and good practices.

How to apply

If you think you are a good match for DCAF and the position advertised, please apply online by 8 February 2026, enclosing:

• a one-page motivational statement in English describing your relevant experience and what you can bring to DCA
• a concise CV (maximum two pages)
• Proof of Lebanese citizenship (Copy of ID or Passport)

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

DCAF is bound by the legal requirements and regulations regarding the issuance of work permits of the jurisdictions in which we operate.