Gender and Peacemaking Programme Officer

EIP is an independent organisation working collaboratively with the parties to the conflict, those who represent people suffering from insecurity or at risk of violence, as well as European decision-makers and the conflict prevention, resolution and mediation community

You will

• Ensure project implementation
• Ensure the day-to-day operations of projects and other activities of the Gender and Peacemaking Programme
• Development of concept notes and design projects for gender-sensitive peacemaking projects
• Conduct regular monitoring of donor policy priorities and funding opportunities
• Maintain communication with donors and ensure compliance and implementation of projects in line with donor implementation
• Contribute to the Institute’s implementation of its Gender and Peacemaking Strategy 2.0 by drafting Guidance Notes for personnel and conducting staff learning sessions; giving ad-hoc advice for gender mainstreaming and collecting relevant data to measure implementation of the GPM Strategy 2.0
• Monitor relevant international and EU policy developments linked to the Women, Peace and Security field and develop knowledge, expertise and relationships with key stakeholders
• Prepare briefings and reporting material to Senior Management Team as well as the Institute’s Board

Profile

• University degree in gender studies with an international focus, international relations, conflict resolutions, or related field
• 4 years of work experience in the international or EU field, 2 spent in the field of Women, Peace and Security agenda, gender mainstreaming or gender-sensitive conflict resolution
• Perfect command of English
• Experience working with the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
• Knowledge of and experience in working with gender mainstreaming within an international NGO, strategy implementation and gender mainstreaming support to colleagues
• Experience providing gender training and conveying knowledge to a diverse audience
• Excellent knowledge of project cycle management and in budget management
• Legally entitled to work in Belgium

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