Vacancy Announcements
The Women Peace and Security Network Africa (WIPSEN-Africa), a Pan-African Non-Governmental Organization working to promote women's strategic participation andleadership in peace and security governance, invites qualified candidates for the followingpositions:
1. Post Title: Programmes Officer
Duration: Twelve (12) Months
Location: Accra, Ghana (with travels within and outside the
continent)
Expected Start Date: 1st April, 2010
Deadline for Application: Friday 19th March, 2010 at 18.00 GMT
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Under the supervision of the Director of Programmes the Programmes Officer will focus on activities related to the implementation of WIPSEN-Africa's core programmes namely: a) Gender and Security Governance; b) Youth Security and Development c) Rural Women's Security Initiative; as well as all sub-projects. In this regard, the Programmes Officer shall undertake the following tasks:
1. Conduct background research for, and develop project proposals;
2. Assist in capacity-building activities;
3. Update the fund-raising database and identify key donors for specific project funding;
4. Compile a directory of contacts by means of the interactive database;
5. Conduct a gender audit of peace and security related policies at national and regional
levels to ensure compliance with UNSCR 1325, 1820 and other women, peace and
security related instruments;
6. Prepare programme and strategy reports;
7. Support the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes;
8. Develop a database of experienced women peace and security practitioners;
9. Assist in furthering the establishment of a greater interface between women's civil society
groups and the policy-making process;
10. Assist in other tasks to be determined by WIPSEN-Africa's Management
Team Requirements:
1. Masters degree in gender studies, development studies, international relations,political or
social science, international law, or any other conflict, peace and security related field;
2. Prior working experience (including internships or volunteer work) preferably in different
country contexts in fundraising, project development, advocacy work, applied research
and/or facilitating training;
3. Fluent English is essential and a working knowledge of French is highly desirable;
4. Sensitivity to gender issues and understanding of and interest in human development,
international legal frameworks and security policies;
5. Ability to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines, and to work on own
initiative;
6. Proven research and writing skills;
7. Familiarity with MS office, Excel, and internet browsers for research purposes.
2. Post Title: Administrative Officer
Duration: Twelve (12) Months
Location: Accra, Ghana
Expected Start Date: 1st April, 2010
Deadline for Application: Friday 19th February, 2010 at 18.00 GMT
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Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Administrative Officer will ensure the smooth, efficient and effective functioning of the secretariat and is expected to provide quality routine office leadership in procedural management, operations and coordination; effective and collegial human resource relations and discipline.
Tasks:
1. To provide a comprehensive administrative support service including:
· Preparing documents relating to the work of WIPSEN-Africa;
· Taking and drafting minutes and notes;
· Preparing, collating and distributing agendas and papers for meetings;
2. Responding to and answering public and internal enquiries, and taking messages;
3. Liaising with other departments particularly programmes in the organization of
logistics/administrative support for project/activities implementation;
4. Arranging and servicing meetings, including organisation, agenda production, room and
refreshment booking, minute taking and distribution;
5. Liaising with service providers, including travel agencies, hotels, car hire, etc.;
6. Purchasing and maintaining adequate stocks of stationary and supplies and keeping the
storage areas tidy;
7. Checking, processing and inputting of invoices via manual and computerized payment
systems;
8. Management of computerised and manual filing systems including the maintenance of a
library of materials for WIPSEN-Africa;
9. Sending out mail and delivering documents within the organisation;
10. Expand partner's base and maintain partners' database;
11. Supervise adherence to WIPSEN-Africa's principles, procedures and guidelines as
inscribed in the Statues and Staff Operating Manual
Requirements:
• First degree in administration or a related field (masters degree is an added
advantage);
• Ability to design and produce documents to a high standard or presentation;
• Competent in Microsoft office suite (including word, excel, access, PowerPoint and
outlook);
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing• Ability to plan, prioritize and
coordinate workload in order to meet conflicting deadlines
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work within a team environment and under own supervision using initiative
• Ability to arrange and minute meetings to a high standard
• Demonstrate numeracy skills to be able to check invoices and computer data to
carry out reconciliations and make appropriate amendments;
• Fluent English and French.
How to Apply:
To apply for this post, please submit your CV and a letter explaining your suitability and
motivation to Ms. Vivian Armah at wipsen@wipsen-africa.org
Suitable women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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