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.

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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