Women’s International Peace Centre Programme Coordinator Jobs in Uganda
Women’s International Peace Centre Programme Coordinator Jobs in Uganda
About Women’s International Peace Centre Women’s International Peace Centre, formerly Isis-WICCE, is a feminist organization founded in 1974 and based in Kampala, Uganda. Our mission is to ignite women’s leadership, amplify their voices and deepen their impact in recreating peace. Our WEAVE model intersects research (on women’s specific experiences and needs), evidence-based advocacy (to influence national, regional and international policy and practice), holistic healing (to enable women’s wellbeing and participation in peace processes), skills and movement building (to equip WHRDs with necessary skills, build networks and facilitate exchange of strategies to advance women’s leadership for peace.
The Peace Centre works in Africa, Asia, at regional and global level with women war survivors, women human rights defenders, and women’s rights organizations to amplify women’s voices and advocate for policies and programmes tackling the impact of conflict on women and communities using our WEAVE model. The Peace Centre’s current strategic plan (2019-2022) focuses on amplifying the voices and agency of women and women’s rights organisations to build and sustain inclusive peace and security in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nepal, South Sudan and Uganda
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Executive Director, and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, the Programme Coordinator (for Burundi, DRC and South Sudan) will manage the implementation of the Peace Centre’s programmes at country level, facilitating linkages with regional and global advocacy and networking.
The Programme Coordinator in each country, will lead project development, management and administration; provide technical assistance, policy advice and support; and facilitate diverse partnerships and mutual capacity strengthening at country level.
They will
Lead implementation of the project within the country of focus in liaison with the Program Manager Develop detailed activity work plans and manage the implementation of project activities to ensure proper and timely execution to the required standards and guidelines of the organization.
Handle day-to-day management of the programme in-country, including effective programme implementation, documenting progress and managing the programme budgets in line with Peace Centre policies.
Manage country-level short-term consultants and provide guidance on substantive and operational issues, to ensure timely achievement of quality outputs.
Manage the Advocacy support desk and provide ongoing support on advocacy to national partners; linking to regional actors and processes; strengthening national capacity
for regional advocacy, gender mainstreaming, and influencing on inclusive peace and security priorities
With the support of the Programme Manager, develop training manuals and provide training on regional advocacy, and lobby, on accountability and leadership, on gender and inclusive peace and security, gender-transformative programming among other identified needs
Maintain and grow partnerships with key stakeholders at the national, regional and global level. Ensure ongoing coordination of programme implementation with partners and other stakeholders including ensuring their involvement to support inclusive and transparent processes
In liaison with the Programme Manager participate in and contribute to monthly, quarterly and other scheduled program planning, progress and performance review exercises.
Participate actively in the documentation of success stories, lessons learnt during program implementation and blog writing for information sharing
Prepare monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, annual and final program narrative reports Contribute to the development of the organization’s annual fundraising plan and proposal writing to support program activities
Carry out all procurement and financial accountability in line with The Centre’s guidelines/policies.
Perform any other duty assigned from time to time
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following areas Peace and Conflict Studies, Gender, Development Studies, Political Science, Social Sciences or any other related fields. A Postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
Five years of relevant work experience in peacebuilding and conflict management and previous experience working with national and local governments, women’s groups, regional networks.
Diverse knowledge and experience in results-based programme management, monitoring and reporting.
Demonstrated knowledge of peacebuilding and experience in advocacy or influence on the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player in a multi-disciplinary team with minimum supervision.
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How to apply
**To apply, submit a motivation letter and CV demonstrating your suitability by 23rd December 2020 to
applications@wipc.org
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.**
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