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Job Opportunities
Patience Nakiranda

Call For: Programs Volunteer

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Location: Kampala, Uganda (with possible field travel)
Reports to: Leadership Development Lead
Duration: 6 months
Type: Volunteer

About Women’s International Peace Centre

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 creating peace. Our WEAVE model intersects research, evidence-based advocacy, holistic healing, skills, and movement-building to advance women’s leadership for peace. The Peace Centre works in Africa and Asia, at a regional and global level, with women war survivors, women human rights defenders, and women’s rights organizations to amplify women’s voices and advocate for policies addressing the impact of conflict on women and communities. We have designed The Women’s Situation Room (WSR) ;  a non-partisan mechanism that mobilizes women and youth to promote peaceful and democratic electoral processes. The goal is to enhance the active participation of women and youth in fostering peaceful elections.

Role Purpose

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.

Duties and Responsibilities Volunteer

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.

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.

Qualifications

  • 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

Deadline – 24th June 2025

Application Process

Interested candidates should send applications and CVs including three references with contact details and copies of academic and professional testimonials by email to: applications@wipc.org

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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The successful candidate should be able to start immediately.

Job Opportunities
Patience Nakiranda

Call For: Communications Volunteer

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Position: Communications Volunteer (1 Position)
Duration: 6 months
Location:  Kampala, Uganda (with possible field travel)
Reporting to: Communications Officer

About Women’s International Peace Centre

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 creating peace. Our WEAVE model intersects research, evidence-based advocacy, holistic healing, skills, and movement-building to advance women’s leadership for peace. The Peace Centre works in Africa and Asia, at a regional and global level, with women war survivors, women human rights defenders, and women’s rights organizations to amplify women’s voices and advocate for policies addressing the impact of conflict on women and communities. We have designed The Women’s Situation Room (WSR) ;  a non-partisan mechanism that mobilizes women and youth to promote peaceful and democratic electoral processes. The goal is to enhance the active participation of women and youth in fostering peaceful elections.

Role Purpose

The Communications Volunteer will support the Women’s Situation Room (WSR) Uganda’s internal and external communication efforts to enhance visibility, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. The volunteer will assist in developing and disseminating content that highlights WSR’s work in promoting women’s participation in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and democratic processes.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns aligned with WSR’s mission.
  • Draft, edit, and publish content for WSR platforms, including social media, newsletters, reports, and the website.
  • Capture and document WSR activities through photography, videography, and storytelling.
  • Support media engagement efforts, including drafting press releases, media advisories, and maintaining a media contacts database.
  • Monitor media coverage related to WSR’s focus areas and prepare regular summaries.
  • Contribute to the creation of IEC materials (brochures, flyers, fact sheets) and multimedia content.
  • Support live coverage of events (e.g., tweets, live blogging, video updates).
  • Archive and organize communication materials and records.
  • Assist in measuring the impact of communication efforts using analytics tools.
  • Perform other communication-related tasks as required.

Core Competences 

  • Availability to volunteer 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.

Qualifications

  • Diploma or degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Development Studies, or a related field.
  • Strong writing and editing skills in English; knowledge of local languages is an asset.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and basic digital marketing tools.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and basic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark).
  • Experience in photography/videography and editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere) is an added advantage.
  • Prior experience in communications, media, or advocacy work (including internships or volunteering) is desirable.

Deadline – 24th June 2025

Application Process

Interested candidates should send applications and CVs including three references with contact details and copies of academic and professional testimonials by email to: applications@wipc.org

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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The successful candidate should be able to start immediately.

 

 

Job Opportunities
Patience Nakiranda

Call For: Communications Volunteers

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Position: Communications Volunteer (2 Positions)
Duration: 6 months
Location: Bulindo, Kira
Reporting to: Communications Officer

About Women’s International Peace Centre

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 creating peace. Our WEAVE model intersects research, evidence-based advocacy, holistic healing, skills, and movement-building to advance women’s leadership for peace. The Peace Centre works in Africa and Asia, at a regional and global level, with women war survivors, women human rights defenders, and women’s rights organizations to amplify women’s voices and advocate for policies addressing the impact of conflict on women and communities.

Background

In 2025, the Women’s International Peace Centre marks a significant milestone, 30 years of Amplifying Women’s Voice and Power across Africa and globally. To celebrate this journey, we are running a year-long campaign highlighting our impact, stories of transformation, and vision for the future under the theme #30YearsAndBOLD.

To ensure vibrant, creative, and consistent communication throughout the anniversary year, we seek two passionate and skilled Communications Volunteers to support our efforts in graphic design, video content creation, and storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Communications Officer, the volunteers will:

  • Support the development of visual content for social media, newsletters, and digital platforms (e.g., posters, banners, infographics).
  • Assist with editing and packaging short video clips from the Centre’s archives and recent events for storytelling and advocacy.
  • Contribute to writing and curating compelling content for blogs, social media posts, and newsletters related to the 30-Year Anniversary campaign.
  • Design branded templates and promotional materials aligned with the 30-year logo and visual identity.
  • Support live coverage of events and activities (virtually or on-site where applicable).
  • Help maintain a content calendar for all campaign-related communication.
  • Perform any other tasks assigned by the Communications Officer in support of the campaign. 

Qualifications and Skills

  • University degree in communications, journalism, multimedia, graphic design, public relations, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.).
  • Basic to intermediate skills in video editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut, or similar).
  • Strong writing and storytelling skills with an eye for detail and creativity.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube).
  • Strong creative and conceptual thinking
  • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
  • Commitment to feminist values and interest in gender, peacebuilding, and development.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a portfolio of their work along with a short cover letter outlining their interest and relevant experience. Applications can be sent to applications@wipc.org with the subject line “Communications Volunteer Application.” by 12th May, 2025.

Job Opportunities
Patience Nakiranda

PREQUALIFICATION NOTICE

Women’s International Peace Centre (The Peace Centre) is a feminist organization that seeks to ignite women’s leadership, by amplifying women’s voices and deepening their activism to create peace. We are one of the leading actors on Women, Peace and Security informed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR1325), the Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 16 and other Women, Peace and Security frameworks. 

Founded in 1974, The Peace Centre works with partners in conflict and post-conflict contexts across Africa and Asia, using the home-grown WEAVE model to catalyze women’s power for peace by integrating research, documentation, holistic wellbeing, skills and movement building as well as advocacy. 

Women International Peace Centre intends to prequalify providers for the provision of various supplies and services. The purpose of this prequalification exercise is to competitively identify providers to be included in a shortlist of suitable providers register capable of providing the supplies and services to the organization as and when required. This exercise and the subsequent tendering processes shall be subject to the Women International Peace Centre Procurement Policies and Procedures.

Areas where service providers are required

Northen Region Gulu, Lira and Dokolo
Westnile Region Arua, Adjumani, Yumbe,and Madi Okolo
Karamoja Region Kotido, Moroto and Napak
Western Region Mbarara, Isingiro, Kasese, Kyegegwa and Hoima
Eastern Region Soroti, Jinja, and Amuria
Central Region Kampala and Wakiso
Country offices DRC, South Sudan,and Burundi

Provision of Supplies & Services

A.Preferred Vendor Agreements(PVA) 

WIPC/FW/001/2025 Engraving Services (Kampala and Wakiso)
WIPC/FW/002/2025 Catering Services(All selected regions)
WIPC/FW/003/2025 Car Hire Services(Kampala and Wakiso)
WIPC/FW/004/2025 Hotel Services (Accommodation,conference services (All selected regions)
WIPC/FW/005/2025 Car wash Services (Kampala and Wakiso)
WIPC/FW/006/2025 Radio Broadcasting Services (All selected regions)
WIPC/FW/007/2025 Office consumables(Kampala and Wakiso)
WIPC/FW/008/2025 Translation and interpretation services(All selected regions)

B. Prequalification 

WIPC/PREQ/001/2025 Graphics design services(Kampala and Wakiso)
WIPC/PREQ/002/2025 Printing services(Kampala,Wakiso,DRC,South Sudan and Burundi)
WIPC/PREQ/003/2025 Wellness Gurus(fitness freak expert ),Spas andcenters(Kampala and Wakiso)
WIPC/PREQ/004/2025 Consultancy Services(Report writing,Research,Studies,Communicationexpert,Workshop facilitation) (All selected Regions)
WIPC/PREQ/005/2025 Artists, sculptors(Kampala and Wakiso)
WIPC/PREQ/006/2025 Photography and Videography services(Kampala and Wakiso)
WIPC/PREQ/007/2025 Therapy services (Kampala,Wakiso,DRC,South Sudan,andBurundi)
WIPC/PREQ/008/2025 ICT Services(Web hosting and web design,installation of software, data Software and Application Development) (Kampala andWakiso)
WIPC/MIS/001/2025 Medical Insurance Services(DRC,South Sudan and Burundi)

Instructions To Applicants.
The Peace Centre intends to prequalify service providers for supplies and
provision of services based on preferred vendor agreements and prequalification MOU.

Applicants are required to request for bid documents/Bid forms through email:procurement@wipc.org
New applicants are required to request and submit complete bid documents while existing
service providers should request ,fill and submit the bid forms.

Submission Procedures and Closing Date.
Applicants are required to submit soft copies of complete set of pre-qualification/bid
documents for each category applied through email: procurement@wipc.org. Please do not
combine more than one categories in one application set.

Applications for Pre-qualification shall be submitted not later than Friday 28th February 2025 at 5:00pm with a reference number clearly indicated e.g. REF: WIPC/FW/007/2025. (The Reference number is category number), addressed to the:

The Executive Director,
Women International Peace Centre.
Plot 1467 Church Road,Bulindo,Kira
P. O Box 4934,Kampala, Uganda
Tel:0414698684.

Job Opportunities
Patience Nakiranda

Call For:Communications Coordinator

Introduction

The Women’s International Peace Centre (‘The Peace Centre’) is seeking a qualified and competent candidate to fill the position of Communications Coordinator for the USAID-funded Project, Ugandans For Peace Activity.

The Women’s International Peace Centre (formerly Isis-WICCE), founded in 1974 and based in Kampala, Uganda, is a feminist organisation committed to igniting women’s leadership, amplifying their voices, and supporting their impact in creating peace. We use our WEAVE model, which intersects research, evidence-based advocacy, holistic healing, skills and movement building, to equip women human rights defenders with necessary tools, build networks, and advance leadership for peace.

Our work spans across Africa and Asia, at regional and global levels, working with women war survivors, women human rights defenders, and women’s rights organisations. We advocate for policies and programmes addressing the impact of conflict on women and communities. Our strategic plan for 2024-2028 focuses on amplifying the voices and agency of women and women’s rights organisations to build and sustain inclusive peace in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nepal, South Sudan, and Uganda.

Position: Communications Coordinator

  • Duty Station: Kampala
  • Number of Positions: 01
  • Reporting to: National Coordinator/Chief of Party
  • Contract Term: 3 years and 2 months
  • Deadline for Applications: 31st January 2025

Core Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement communications strategies and plans for the Women’s International Peace Centre.
  • Manage media and press relations for the project.
  • Oversee content creation and management across various platforms.
  • Lead internal communications efforts.
  • Promote events and engage with stakeholders

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Information Management, Journalism, or a relevant field.
  • Knowledge of Gender, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Mediation, and Reconciliation is an advantage.
  • Extensive understanding of U.S. Government grant rules and regulations (USAID, CDC) or other donor rules and regulations is required.
  • Over 5 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, advocacy, research, and information management.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills across various communication formats.
  • Experience in graphic design, photography, photo editing, and/or web design is an asset.
  • Fluency in English is essential.

Core competencies:

  • Graphic skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Social media management skills
  • Strong Communications skills
  • Innovation
  • Creativity
  • Publicity campaign planning skills and emotional Intelligence

Interested candidates should send their applications and CVs, including three references with contact details, and copies of academic and professional testimonials to:

Email: wsrapplications@gmail.com
Postal Address:
The Executive Director,
Women’s International Peace Centre,
Plot 1467, Church Road, Bulindo, Kira.

For inquiries, please email wsrapplications@gmail.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The successful candidate is expected to start immediately.

Values: The Peace Centre upholds the values of transparency, integrity, and fairness, and expects these values to align with the candidate and  role.

We look forward to working with you to make a better world for girls and women!

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