Intern- Gender And Security Sector Governance Reform Programme

The Women Peace and Security Network Africa (WIPSEN-Africa), a Pan-African Women’s Non-Governmental Organization, based in Accra Ghana, with office in Liberia is seeking for highly motivated intern (s) to support in its Gender and Security Sector/Governance Programme.

Deadline:       January 31, 2014

Location:        Accra, Ghana   

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

 1.        Assist in the implementation of the project  ‘Mainstreaming Gender and Enhancing Gender Responsiveness in the Security Sector by:

o    Assisting in the organization of workshops and trainings;

o   Drafting concept notes of project activities;

o   Contributing to the drafting of reports of workshops and trainings;

o   Contributing to the development of the training programmes for the security sector institutions, in terms of design and content, under the guidance of the Programme Team;

2.       Write research papers or policy brief on gender and security sector reform related issues in connection with the project;

3.       Support the WIPSEN-Africa Team during field assessments in Africa;

4.       Develop concept, ideas that can be turned into projects;

5.       Liaise with partners involved in the Gender and Security Sector project;

6.       Monitor implementation of the project;

7.       Take minutes of meeting;

8.       Assist the Programme Team;

9.       Contribute to the fundraising under the guidance of the Programme Team:

10.   Attend local, regional and international conferences on behalf of WIPSEN-Africa;

11.   Liaise with the admin. Officer in developing MoUs and contracts for programme consultants;

12.   Assist in other tasks to be determined by WIPSEN-Africa’s Management Team.

 QUALIFICATIONS

1.       A Master of Arts Degree in Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, International Politics, International Relations or Gender and Women’s Studies

2.       A good knowledge of Gender and Security Sector Reform; Peace Building, Peacekeeping and Post-Conflict Reconstruction;

3.       Knowledge of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security (1325, 1820, 1888, 1889 and 1960), CEDAW and other legal frameworks on women, peace and security in Africa;

4.       Familiar with peace and security issues in the African Context and African Peace and Security Frameworks;

5.       Good facilitation skills and Presentation skills;

6.       Previous experience on Gender is highly desirable;

7.       Fluent in English and good command of French is desirable;

8.       Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; etc.);

9.       Good writing and reporting skills;

10.   Ability to work in multicultural environment;

11.   Ability to work with minimum supervision and proactive;

Interns will be responsible of finding their own accommodation. However, WIPSEN-Africa can assist interns in the search of accommodation. A monthly stipend will be provided for the duration of the internship. To apply, kindly send your CV at wipsen@wipsen-africa.org , a letter of motivation and 2 written references.  Kindly put INTERN GENDER AND SSR in the subject line when sending your email.  Deadline for application is 31 January 2014.  Internship will start the second week of February 2014;