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:
Location: Accra, Ghana (with travels within and outside the
continent)
Expected Start Date:
Deadline for Application:
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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.
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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