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For our Sub-Saharan Africa Division, we are seeking a dynamic, organized and responsible individual to support our portfolio of projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Project Officer– SAHEL Programme (100%)

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Starting date: February 2020

Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension

Responsibility

Under the supervision of the Head of Division, the Project Officer Sahel supports country teams for Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to implement the regional project as well as the national project in Mali.

Scope of the assignment

More specifically, he / she is responsible for ensuring the following tasks:

Required competencies sand skills

  1. Proficiency in written and spoken French and English

  2. Proven excellent analytical, report writing and organizational skills

  3. Excellent research, report writing and documentation skills

  4. Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills

  5. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

  6. Good interpersonal skills including good coordination and effective working relations with stakeholders

  7. Excellent planning and time management skills

  8. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

  9. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications; The knowledge of “Sharepoint” is an advantage.

  10. Creativity in the presentation of information through use of graphical, pictorial or other appropriate communication means

  11. Demonstrable competence in Time Management

  12. Knowledge of Research Methodologies

  13. Knowledge of Best Practices and trends in Research and Analysis

  14. Confidentiality, integrity and professionalism are displayed in the execution of duties and personal conduct.

Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland at the time of application is a pre-requisite

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

This vacancy is archived.

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