Programme Officer (Conflict) 1034 views

APPLICATIONS ARE HEREBY INVITED FROM SUITABLE QUALIFIED  GAMBIANS FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANT POSITION OF  PROGRAMME OFFICER—CONFLICT PREVENTION/EARLY WARNING  AT THE WEST AFRICA NETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING (WANEP-THE  GAMBIA) 

Recognizing the contagious nature of conflict has been instrumental in establishing  the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding WANEP–The Gambia. WANEP-The  Gambia is a legally registered non-profit organization created in August 2003. It has a  membership of 30 civil society organizations spread across the country and various  mandates ranging from peacebuilding, conflict resolution, human rights, and  development. WANEP-The Gambia maintains focal points in the five regions,  coordinating and directly implementing programmes and activities with the  communities. The growing need for conflict prevention initiatives for sustainable  peace and development confirms WANEP- The Gambia’s presence and relevance. 

VACANCY TYPE: PROGRAMME OFFICER—CONFLICT 

PREVENTION/EARLY WARNING (FULL TIME) 

REPORT TO: National Early Warning System (NEWS) Manager

a. QUALIFICATIONS 

Applicants shall possess: 

∙ Master’s degree in political science, Public Administration, Development Studies or  related field in the social sciences.  

∙ Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in an NGO/public /private institution.  Having NGO experience will be an added advantage

b. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE  

• Must be honest and confidential  
• Experience in issues of peace and security  
• Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) ∙ Ability to manage various project  
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Good organizational and time management skills 
• He/she must possess excellent communication and reporting skills

c. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide administrative and logistical support to project activities  
• Support regular programme progress reporting, and planning  
• Prepare weekly highlights, situational reports and monthly bulletins ∙ Tabulate and update the ECOWARN and AU CEW platforms 
• Manage and document all project trainings, seminars, workshop, etc ∙ Assist in drafting policy briefs as at when needed 
• Provide secretariat support for meetings, including drafting the agenda, and drafting  meeting minutes 
• Provide support to NEWS Manager in the implementation of project activities ∙ Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of project implementation in target areas with  reference to the overall project plan of operation  
• Other duties as assigned by the National Network Coordinator or designated  representative 

METHOD OF APPLICATION  

Interested applicants should send hardcopies of cover letter and CV clearly marked for the attention of:

National Network Coordinator  

West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-The Gambia)

Off Mama Yakume Avenue, Fajara 

or via Email: Newsmanager-gambia@wanep.org / info@wanepgambia.org

Note that Deadline for submission is 14th March, 2025 and only shortlisted applicants  will be contacted.

Off Mama Yakume Avenue, Fajara, P. O. Box 2252, Serrekunda, The Gambia 

Tel: +220 2777197 Email: info@wanepgambia.org Website: http://www.wanepgambia.org / http://www.wanep.org