Intern- Women Policy Initiatives

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 its Women’s Policy Initiatives.

Deadline:      January 31, 2014

Location:      Accra, Ghana

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1.        Assist in the coordination of the two initiatives by:

• Collaborating with partner organizations;

• Drafting concept notes;

• Drafting budgets;

• Contributing to the writing of reports;

• Contributing to the logistics arrangements (booking of flights, hotels, and transfers; and drafting administrative notes for participants)

2.       Liaise with partners involved in the Policy Initiatives;

3.       Write Policy Brief related to the events;

4.       Contribute to the fundraising efforts for the policy initiatives under the guidance of Programme Team;

5.       Attend local, regional and international events on behalf of WIPSEN-Africa;

6.       Liaise with the admin. Officer to make sure arrangements comply with internal procedures;

7.       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 or Gender and Women’s Studies;

2.       A good knowledge of Gender and women’s issues as it relates to policy making and policy implementation;

3.       Familiar with the peace and security issues in the African context;

4.       Knowledge of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security (1325, 1820, 1888, 1889 and 1960), CEDAW and other regional instruments on Gender and Women;

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.       Previous experience in West Africa is highly desirable;

10.     Good writing and reporting skills;

11.     Can easily adapt in multicultural environment; and

12.     Work with minimum supervision;

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 POLICY INITIATIVES in the subject line when sending your email.  Deadline for application is 31 January 2014.  Internship will start the second week of February 2014;