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:    
  
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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