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.
Programme Manager (Lebanon)
Workplace: Beirut, Lebanon
Contract type: Time-limited contract
Activity rate: 100%
Entry date: To be agreed
DCAF has worked in Lebanon since 2008.
For our Operations Middle East and North Africa (MENA) entity, we are looking for a highly dedicated and dynamic individual to be our next Programme Manager (DCAF Lebanon)
Location: Beirut, with travel across the country as per the needs
Starting date: August 2026
Duration: One year, renewable (subject to funding)
Work rate: 100%
The role
Key areas of responsibility
- The incumbent will report to the Head of DCAF’s Lebanon Office and will have overall responsibility for the successful implementation of the project and achievement of its objectives. Tasks include (but are not limited to):
- Managing project to ensure the outcomes and outputs are achieved as per the project logical framework.
- Managing activities and ensuring they are delivered on time and according to the approved workplan and budget
- Jointly with the beneficiary institutions and donor, designing and implementing project governance mechanisms
- Maintaining and developing ongoing communication and coordination with key partners and stakeholders, including security agencies, relevant ministries, other state institutions, universities, CSOs, international community and others
- Developing and maintaining new networks of contacts
- Drafting project concept notes, briefs, terms of reference and other documents
- Drafting and reviewing substantive project documents
- Preparing project-related reports, including regular financial, progress and risk reports
- Supporting organization and conduct of project events including logistics, travel etc.
- Designing and maintaining updated project tracking tools and project workplans
- Managing project budget
- Managing procurement and recruitment processes and contracting service providers
- Maintaining and updating project risk register
- Identifying new funding opportunities and providing support in resource mobilization across the office
- Managing project team including staff and consultants/experts, providing on the job guidance and appraisal
- Setting up and maintaining project MEL system
- Other tasks as assigned by the Head of Office
Minimum requirements
- An advanced university degree in management, development, security studies or related field
- A minimum of 7 years work experience in one or more of the following areas: good governance, governance reforms, human rights, gender, rule of law, security sector reform, preferably in Lebanon or the MENA region
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in successfully managing projects including budgets, procurement processes, contracting, logistics and other operational aspects
- Proven experience of working with senior representatives of Lebanese authorities in politically sensitive environment
- Experience in managing project teams will be a strong asset
- Deep knowledge of the Lebanese context including the governance, legal reforms and human rights, rule of law situation, large network of contacts within these areas will be an advantage
- Native Arabic; excellent command of English (written and spoken); ability to draft analytical and project documents in clear and understandable language, in English; a distinct advantage and French an asset
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in an international team, cultural sensitivity
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
- 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.
If you think you are a good match for DCAF and you are enthusiastic about joining our team, please apply online by 17 July 2026, enclosing:
- a one-page motivational statement in English describing your relevant experience and what you can bring to DCAF
- a concise CV (maximum two pages)
- a copy of your diplomas and work certificates (in one pdf document)
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.
Apply Here: https://www.dcaf.ch/vacancies#/offer/4211/programme-manager-lebanon