Programme Officer, Gender and Peace Building at Global Peace Development

About the Organization

Global Peace Development (GPD), an NGO founded in April 2002 as Global Peace International and focuses on promoting peace for development in Nigeria.

About the Job

Job Title: Programme Officer, Gender and Peace Building

Location: Ughelli, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this role is to support the Programme Manager, Gender and Peacebuilding, in designing and implementing gender and peacebuilding initiatives across GPD’s operational states.

The Officer will play a key role in promoting gender equality within peacebuilding efforts by collaborating with stakeholders to develop strategies and implement programs that foster inclusivity, equity, and sustainable peace at the state level.

Description of the Work

Work closely with the Program Manager, Gender and Peacebuilding, to support project design and proposal development
Support the development of project-specific work plans and results framework

Conduct a desk review of gender and security issues in the state, including the development of context briefing notes

Search and flag up calls for proposals on gender, security, and Peacebuilding

Support M&E staff on the development of project indicators and data collection tools

Provide technical support on mainstreaming gender and social inclusion into program activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education: B.Sc Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Sociology, Human Rights, Gender/Women Studies, International Development, or a related social science field is required

Proven experience (4 years) in implementing gender-focused projects within peace-building, preferably in a national or international organization.

Strong understanding of gender dynamics, intersectionality, and human rights frameworks.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Proficiency in project management, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies.

Commitment to promoting gender equality, inclusion, and social justice.

Experience in the area of gender mainstreaming and peacebuilding is an asset
Experience in Protection/Gender-Based Violence tracking, referral, and response is required

Experience in donor reporting and capacity building is an asset.

Core Competencies:

Awareness and sensitive to gender issues
Accountable and responsive
Creative problem-solving capability
Effective communication
Inclusive collaboration.

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Application Closing Date
16th May, 2025.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and cover letter in one document to: [email protected] using the job title and location (Program Officer, Gender and Peace Building – Ughelli, Delta State) as the subject of the mail.

References

Global Peace Development, Careers at the Global Peace Development, Programme Officer, Gender and Peace Building at Global Peace Development, accessed May 12, 2025