Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice Programme Officer; and other opportunities

Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice DRC/CAR Programme Officer

The Program Officer DRC/CAR will be responsible to coordinate and grow the Women’s Initiatives country based programs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Central African Republic (CAR). S/he will coordinate capacity and movement building initiatives; building our partnerships particularly with conflict-based women’s rights and peace activists in DRC and CAR; monitor implementation of peace talks and peace initiatives in these countries. S/he will also liaise with women’s rights and justice organizations in Côte d’Ivoire and Mali. In collaboration with the WI Kitgum based Uganda Program Officer, set up a new WI office in Kampala, which will be a hub office for WI program and legal monitoring activities in the region.

Requirements include Minimum 5 years employment in the field of women’s human rights and gender equality or direct involvement in the integration of gender issues in relevant fields; minimum Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Political Science, Public Health, Law, Social Sciences or other relevant academic study; fluency in written and spoken English and French; working knowledge of Swahili and knowledge of other local languages from DRC or CAR desired.

DEADLINE: 3 May 2014

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Raising Voices Influencing Coordinator, Kampala, Uganda

Raising Voices is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead the Influencing area of work. The objective of this work at Raising Voices is to influence policy-makers and partners to develop policies and programs that prioritize the prevention of violence against women and children. Requirements include at least 7 years relevant work experience with at least 3 years in management; in-depth understanding and analysis of violence against women and children; excellent writing and computer skills.

 

DEADLINE: Open until filled.

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Raising Voices Practice Coordinator, Kampala, Uganda

Raising Voices is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead the Practice area of work. The objective of this work at Raising Voices is to implement, inspire and strengthen community activism to prevent violence against women and children. Requirements include at least 7 years relevant work experience with at least 3 years in management; in-depth understanding and analysis of violence against women and children; excellent writing and computer skills.

DEADLINE: Open until filled.

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West African Peacebuilding Institute

The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) is one of the leading peacebuilding organizations in Africa. The mandate of WANEP is to build the capacity of peacebuilding, development and human rights practitioners in Africa and worldwide on peace and security issues to promote and protect human security through context specific tools and indigenous techniques.  To fulfil this mandate, WANEP in partnership with the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), holds each year a four-week course on peacebuilding in Accra, Ghana.

DEADLINE: 15 June 2014