Project Officer, Eastern Mediterranean Initiative

The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) provides forward-thinking and innovative solutions for policymakers and organisations concerned with international affairs, peace and security in today’s complex, globalized world. We are leaders in delivering executive education in global peace and security policy. More than 1’200 course participants, of more than 165 nationalities, from the public, non-profit and private sectors attend our courses every year.  We are an international foundation with 52 member states from across the globe located in the state-of-the-art Maison de la Paix at the heart of international Geneva. We are also recognized as a cutting-edge, dynamic and impactful platform that facilitates dialogue and exchange in support of peace, security and international cooperation (learn more about us!).

At the GCSP we pride ourselves on our multinational team of experts as well as an ever-growing alumni community of over 9’000 international professionals with global influence.

Interested in joining our highly motivated and dedicated team? If you are entrepreneurial, results-driven and a team player who is committed to providing innovative ideas and ensure our stakeholders enjoy a rich and rewarding experience, you may be our future: 
 

The Eastern Mediterranean Initiative (EMI) is an inclusive dialogue platform for collective reflection and action that brings together experts – academic and former officials alike – from littoral countries of the Eastern Mediterranean region, along with third country observers. The EMI is looking for a qualified project Officer to provide support in content and substance to the Eastern Mediterranean Dialogue project, with a focus on the preparation and delivery of online, onsite and hybrid events.

PROJECT PREPARATION AND DELIVERY OF MEETINGS & OUTREACH AND NETWORKING: 

• Support  in the substantive preparation of workshops and other meetings of the EMI, e.g. in drafting concept notes, thematic papers, workshop programmes, backgrounders, and other documents
• Collaborate closely with other colleagues in workshop preparation and delivery
• Support in consulting dialogue participants and identifying possible new dialogue participants and thematic experts, where appropriate
• Where appropriate, contribute to the facilitation of workshop sessions
• Carry out ad hoc research on issues related to the eastern Mediterranean, as required

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & REPORTING

• Draft workshop reports, donor reports, and other reporting documents, as required and in close collaboration with the Project Officer (Logistics)

CORE SKILLS

• University degree or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Sound knowledge in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
• Agile, dynamic, proactive and reactive; ability to work autonomously under guidance.
• Proficiency in Windows environment.
• Ability to interact with colleagues of diverse cultures, respect for diversity.
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Swiss national or holder of a valid work permit.

Do you want to contribute to this exciting mission? Please send your full application (CV and cover letter) to [email protected] until 11 January 2023.

The successful candidate will be expected to take up the position on 1st March 2023. The GCSP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages applications of qualified candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.