Junior Project Officer, Amman (MENA)

About the role

The Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) is recruiting a Junior Project Officer for its Amman Regional Hub in Jordan. The officer supports the Hub in implementing, coordinating, monitoring and reporting programmes, with a particular focus on the Syria Programme. The position is full-time, starts as soon as possible and runs for one year, renewable subject to funding availability.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects, especially the Syria Programme.
• Coordinate and follow up on programme activities such as workshops, consultations, training and field missions.
• Engage with national and international partners and help prepare and follow up meetings and stakeholder exchanges.
• Support programme financial management, including budget monitoring and expenditure tracking.
• Conduct research and write briefing notes, reports, presentations and other programme documentation.
• Help coordinate administrative, logistical and operational matters between the Amman Hub, Headquarters and other field offices.

Required profile

• Jordanian nationality.
• University degree in international relations, political science, public administration, law, development studies, security studies or another relevant field.
• At least three years of relevant experience in project or programme support, governance, public-sector reform, international cooperation, diplomacy, peacebuilding or the security and justice sectors.
• Experience supporting project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and financial follow-up, preferably in the MENA region.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Strong research, analytical, drafting, presentation and communication skills.
• Cultural sensitivity, diplomatic judgement and professionalism; ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• An advantage: experience with government institutions, embassies, international organisations, donors or civil society organisations.

To apply, submit a one-page motivational statement in English, a CV of maximum two pages and a PDF with diplomas and work certificates by 27 November 2026.