Job Title: Programs Volunteer (No Experience Jobs)
Organisation: Women’s International Peace Centre
Duty Station: Bulindo, Wakiso, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Women’s International Peace Centre, formerly Isis-WICCE, is a feminist organization founded in 1974 and based in Kampala, Uganda. Our mission is to ignite women’s leadership, amplify their voices, and deepen their impact in recreating peace. Our WEAVE model intersects research (on women’s specific experiences and needs), evidence-based advocacy (to influence national, regional, and international policy and practice), holistic healing (to enable women’s wellbeing and participation in peace processes), skills and movement building to equip WHRDs with necessary skills, build networks and facilitate exchange of strategies to advance women’s leadership for peace.
Job Summary: The Programs Volunteer will support the Women’s Situation Room (WSR) Uganda’s programmatic team and stakeholder engagement. The volunteer will assist in project implementation, work plan development, field follow-ups, learning and documentation and reporting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Leadership and Development Lead, the Volunteer will be responsible for the following:
- Support Project Implementation: Assist program staff and the MERL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning) Manager in the planning and execution of project activities across programme Districts.
- Work Plan Development: Collaborate with the program team to develop detailed activity work plans and ensure the timely and effective implementation of project activities, in line with the WSR standards and guidelines.
- Project Review Participation: Actively participate in weekly, monthly, quarterly, and other scheduled project performance review meetings to monitor progress and address challenges.
- Learning and Documentation: Contribute to organizational learning by documenting success stories, lessons learned, and writing blogs or articles to share project insights and experiences.
- Report Preparation: Support the development of a comprehensive project narrative reports.
- Proposal Development and Fundraising: Support the development of funding proposals and contribute to fundraising initiatives to enhance program sustainability.
- Additional Duties: Perform any other duties as assigned by the National Coordinator or project team.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma or degree in Development Studies or a related field.
- Strong writing and editing skills in English; knowledge of local languages is an asset.
- Prior experience working in NGO or CSOs focusing on governance, human rights, peace and security
Core Competences
- Availability to volunteer part-time/full-time for the agreed duration.
- Commitment to WSR Uganda’s mission and values, especially regarding peace, women’s rights, and democratic governance.
- Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Flexibility and willingness to take initiative.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send applications and CVs including three references with contact details and copies of academic and professional testimonials by email to: [email protected]
The Executive Director,
Women’s International Peace Centre
Plot 1467, Church Road, Bulindo, Kira.
Any inquiries should be submitted through the email address listed above.
Deadline: 24th June 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The successful candidate should be able to start immediately.
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