National Officer – Haiti, Latin America and the Caribbeannew

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.

The work of DCAF’s Africa Americas entity in the LAC (Latin America and the Caribbean) region aims to support governments, parliaments, security providers and civil society by developing capacities and promoting norms and good practices to contribute to a more effective, efficient and transparent security sector that is properly overseen by the relevant authorities, responsive and accountable to the people they serve.

To advance our LAC work, we are looking for a highly dedicated and dynamic professional to be our next National Officer – Haiti, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Location: Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Starting date: as soon as possible , subject to funding

Work rate: 100%

Duration: 12 month fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension

The Role

This role is key to implementing an intervention that establishes a coordination unit within the Haitian National Police (PNH) to streamline external aid and related internal coordination. To embed PNH support within the broader security system and leverage synergies across related initiatives, the project also delivers technical workshops and training sessions.

The National Officer provides transversal support to the International Advisor embedded within the PNH Coordination Cell (Bureau de Coordination Conjointe – BCC). Working in close coordination with DCAF Headquarters, the Officer also supports overall project implementation, including the planning, delivery, and reporting of workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building activities.

Key Areas of Operation

*Contextual Analysis & Guidance

• Provide continuous political analysis, local context advice (including on security developments), and cultural guidance to the International Advisor and DCAF HQ.
• Monitor the local operating environment and provide analysis to inform project activities.

*Project Implementation Support

• Conduct targeted background research and draft analytical briefs to support the Advisor’s work and overall project implementation.
• Attend relevant events and report on those, in line with previously defined objectives.
• Organise strategic events and workshops to foster synergies across international security sector support efforts;
• Support DCAF’s broader outreach in Haiti by identifying emerging intervention opportunities and contributing to new activity or project design in close coordination with DCAF HQ and International Advisor.
• Draft core project deliverables, concepts for specific activities, terms of reference, MoUs, agreements, background summaries, and presentations; engage with subject matter experts and consultants, as needed.
• Contribute to the design, planning, and execution of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities; draft project reports to ensure high-quality, timely submissions that meet donor deadlines.
• Provide flexible administrative support as required to ensure smooth project execution, such as managing logistical, administrative, and communication arrangements for workshops, trainings, and DCAF missions to Haiti (including supporting agenda preparation and official note-taking during meetings/events).
• Assist with activity-level financial tracking and budget monitoring.

Key Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in international relations, political science, security studies, human rights, law, development studies, conflict studies, or a related field.
• Haitian citizenship or a valid work permit for Haiti at the time of application is a prerequisite.
• Full professional fluency in French and Haitian Creole (written and spoken) is required. Proficiency in English is a strong asset.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience in international cooperation or project management, ideally within security sector governance/reform (SSG/R), rule of law, or human rights contexts.
• Demonstrated familiarity with security sector governance, human rights dynamics, and the institutional/political environment in Haiti, including established contacts and previous experience in dealing with diverse state and non-state actors (including civil society, media, Ombuds institution).
• Proven project management and research skills; strong administrative support capabilities and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Dynamic, self-motivated, and proactive personality with a confirmed ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a fast-paced, multi-cultural team environment.

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 advancing the security of all people through nationally owned, inclusive, and participatory security sector reforms based on international norms and good practices