Location: Gambia , Banjul
Closing date: 2 Jun 2021
Starting date: 1 July 2021
Salary: TBA
For our Sub-Saharan Africa Division, we are seeking a dynamic, organised and creative individual to be our next
Team lead / Senior Police advisor (100%)
Duration: 24 Months, with the possibility of renewal
The role
The Team lead / Senior Police Adviser will provide overall leadership to programme in The Gambia in support to the SSR process. The programme is intended to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of the security sector, and the Gambian Police Force (GPF) more specifically. The programme will accordingly support the Ministry of Interior and the GPF to strengthen command,
He/she will be based in Banjul, The Gambia, and will provide both strategic and technical support as well as coordinating a team of national experts. The Team lead / Senior Police Officer will represent organization in The Gambia and will report to organization’s Head of the Sub-Saharan Africa Division.
Key areas of operation:
1. Technical support to Gambian Police Forces
As a Senior Police expert, and in line with the programme’s objectives and activities:
Provide day-to-day mentoring and technical support and advice to members of the GPF, Ministry of Interior and other actors;
Provide specific police expertise on technical issues such as resources management (operational efficiency, deployments), crisis management, performance management, and leadership;
Support the development of strategic policies, including policing doctrines;
Contribute to the design and delivery of training and workshops to GFP or other actors on police matters;
Coordinate and manage the work of short-terms police experts deployed in Banjul or in the regions.
2. Programme management and representation
As a Team lead:
Manage all aspects of the implementation of organization’s programme and oversee a portfolio of program components with diverse partners;
Manage and mentor organization’s team in Banjul and ensure organizations full compliance with all local laws and regulations;
Represent organization with national authorities and partners; provide expertise to SSR related public events as requested;
Supervise, monitor and evaluate project implementation including data collection, internal or independent evaluations, course correction or iteration;
Liaise and coordinate with relevant national and international stakeholders, including executive and legislative authorities, police and security forces, National Human Rights Commissions, community leaders, civil society, media, regional bodies, the European Union and the United Nations;
Monitor, analyse and provide written reports of political developments and program results in The Gambia;
Ensure communication with SSAD team in Geneva is seamless and comprehensive;
Oversee execution of budget approved by management;
Actively engage in resource mobilization with potential donors and government counterparts at country level.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Education:
Advanced university degree in security studies, political science, law, international relations or a related field; a combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of operational experience or senior command roles in the Police
A minimum of four years of international experience in police reform contexts as an advisor or programme manager
Experience in working in Sub-Saharan Africa is desirable but not a requirement
Knowledgeable and in-depth understanding of security sector governance
Familiarity with project planning and design, budget management, project implementation and monitoring and evaluation
Excellent communications skills, and a perfect command of written and spoken English
Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail
Advanced university degree (or equivalent work experience) in international relations, peace, or security studies
Familiarity with the UN, EU, AU, ECOWAS, and other intergovernmental and/or regional organisations
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 .
How to apply
If you think you are a good match for DCAF and the position advertised, please send your application to xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.com by 2 June 2021
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