National Officer – Haiti, Latin America and the Caribbean

About the role

DCAF's Africa Americas entity in the Latin America and the Caribbean region is looking for a National Officer to support its work in Haiti. The role is based in Port-au-Prince and provides transversal support to the International Advisor embedded in the Haitian National Police (PNH) Coordination Cell, while working closely with DCAF headquarters. The position is on a 12-month fixed-term contract at 100% workload, starting as soon as possible and subject to funding.

Key responsibilities

• Provide continuous political analysis, local context advice and cultural guidance to the International Advisor and DCAF headquarters, and monitor the local operating environment.
• Conduct background research, draft analytical briefs, and attend events to report on them.
• Organise strategic events and workshops, and help identify new intervention opportunities and project designs.
• Draft project deliverables, terms of reference, MoUs, agreements, summaries and presentations, and contribute to MEAL activities and project reports.
• Provide administrative support for workshops, trainings and DCAF missions to Haiti, including agenda preparation and note-taking.
• Assist with activity-level financial tracking and budget monitoring.

Required profile

• 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.
• Full professional fluency in French and Haitian Creole; English is a strong asset.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in international cooperation or project management, ideally in security sector governance, rule of law or human rights.
• Familiarity with security sector governance and the institutional and political environment in Haiti, including contacts with state and non-state actors.

Required skills

• Project management and research skills.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong administrative support, organisation and planning abilities.

To apply, submit a one-page motivational statement, a CV, copies of diplomas and certificates, and a list of two references online by 11 November 2026.