Coordinator: The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security

Following the unanimous adoption of SCR 1325 in
October 2000, the group began the work of pressing for its full
implementation. The NGO Working Group monitors the implementation of
the resolution worldwide and believes that a peaceful future depends
on the full participation of women in all decision making to prevent
violent conflict and to protect the human rights of women and girls.
A broad and positive impact on the lives of all people experiencing
conflict will result from the full implementation of SCR 1325 and
promotion of the Beijing Platform for Action and CEDAW.

As a key catalyst in advocacy for the integration of gender
perspectives in all peace and security, conflict prevention, conflict
management and peacebuilding initiatives of the United Nations, the
NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, via its strategic
positioning at UN headquarters, has played an important global role
in raising awareness of the principles and provisions of SCR 1325.
Together with its growing network of gender and security experts,
NGOWG has built a constituency of women, peace and security advocates
among UN Member States, high-level UN decision makers, and civil
society internationally working on peacebuilding initiatives at the
national and local levels.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON
REQUEST):

The Coordinator takes her/his mandate from and is responsible to the
NGO Working Group members. In addition, He/She will:

-- Facilitate and document collaborative work of member
organizations;
-- Coordinate communication on NGOWG activities within the group
and externally; through the production of activity updates and
support for the maintenance of the NGOWG website;
-- Facilitate and support the development of NGOWG advocacy
positions and strategies including the development of advocacy
materials, events, meetings and training;
-- Lead and facilitate the development of an NGOWG fundraising
strategy and proposals including identifying opportunities,
maintaining donor relationships, on reporting on funding;
-- Be responsible for general and financial aspects of the work of
the group;
-- In accordance with the priorities and work plan of the group,
monitor the activities of relevant UN bodies and inform member
organizations of relevant sessions, events, outcomes and
opportunities for advocacy;
-- Network and maintain relationships with civil society actors
working on women, peace and security, primarily at the global and
regional level, including through the maintenance of a database of
actors;
-- Hire and manage administrative assistant and interns.

CONTRACT: 1 Year

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

-- A Masters degree in gender and conflict studies, political
science, International Law, international relations or similar
experience desirable.

- The candidate should be a US Citizen or a Greencard Holder.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

-- Working collaboratively within a diverse coalition;
-- Advocacy work at national or international levels desirable;
-- Working on women's issues in non-governmental organizations and
women's organisations at national, regional and international levels;
-- Commitment and demonstrable practical and theoretical
understanding of gender and conflict issues;
-- Proven track record in advocacy, including experience in
networking and high level representation;
-- Project coordination.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS (UNLESS NOTED AS DESIRABLE):

-- Excellent spoken and written English;
-- Working knowledge of a second language desirable;
-- Excellent communication, networking and inter-personal skills;
-- Knowledge of budget management and financial reporting
desirable;
-- Knowledge of a range of conflict/post-conflict countries;
-- Proactive, able to work independently and in a team and manage
a diverse workload;
-- Project management skills;
-- Strong gender analysis skills;
-- Strong computer skills (e.g. MS Word, Excel, QuickBooks);
-- Knowledge of and commitment to the workings of the UN bodies
and member states;
-- Familiarity with key issues related to women, peace and
security and the implementation of SCR 1325;
-- Knowledge of policy-making institutions within the UN,
particularly how they relate to peace-building and SCR 1325.

TO APPLY:

Please submit Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, writing sample, and
three references to: (Admin2@womenpeacesecurity.org)

DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.