WPS Programme Manager, GAPS

The Vacancy

Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS) is the UK’s Women, Peace and Security civil society network. GAPS was founded to progress the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security and to hold the UK government accountable for its international commitments to women and girls affected by conflict. GAPS is hosted by Saferworld, an independent, not-for-profit international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives in countries and territories across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

The Strengthening Global WPS Practice project, supported by the U.S. Department of State Office of Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI) aims to advance the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda on global, regional, and local scales. This project will strengthen WPS Centres of Excellence in key regions, build networks among Civil Society, including Women’s Rights Organisations (WROs) and Women-Led Organisations (WLOs), and foster sustainable practices that elevate inclusiveness in peace and security.

GAPS is currently hosted by Saferworld, an international not-for-profit peacebuilding and conflict prevention organisation.

The Programme Manager will manage the implementation and day-to-day activities of the Strengthening Global WPS Practice project

• Project Management and Leadership: Manage the implementation and daily activities of the Strengthening Global WPS Practice project, overseeing operational, financial, compliance, and stakeholder engagement aspects.

• Expertise in Women, Peace, and Security (WPS): Bring strong knowledge, experience, and understanding of the WPS agenda, National Action Plans, and civil society partnerships, along with budget management and donor compliance skills.

• Representation and Strategic Development: Represent GAPS with authorities, donors, and stakeholders, contribute to cross-organisational learning, and ensure effective risk management while supporting organisation-wide strategic planning and programme synergy.

For more information about the roles and responsibilities, person specification and any other requirements, please refer to the attached document.

Saferworld reserves the right to close this vacancy early given sufficient quality applicants. We therefore encourage early applications to avoid missing out.

The Organisation

Saferworld is an international organisation dedicated to conflict prevention and peacebuilding programming, policy and practice. We collaborate with institutions and work directly with partners across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe to tackle diverse factors that drive violent conflict, injustice and insecurity. We participate in major global policy debates on peace, justice and security to influence change.

For more information about Saferworld as an organisation, our commitment to diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, interview process or staff benefits, please refer to our website or jobs page.