The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding, Ghana (WANEP-Ghana) is a non-profit making peacebuilding Non-Governmental Organization. It is a civil society institution meant to prevent, resolve, and transform violent conflicts through collective and coordinated efforts of non-governmental organizations, local and national state institutions as well as individuals actively engaged in peacebuilding practice in Ghana in order to avoid duplication of efforts and maximize resources for more effective responses to conflict situations. The organization seeks to facilitate the creation of a sustainable culture of non-violence, justice, peace and social reconciliation in Ghanaian communities.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Early Warning Officer to manage our Early Warning Centre and support in the implementation of other projects in the country.

Job Summary

Working under the supervision of the National Network Coordinator (NNC) and in close collaboration with the WANEP Regional Peace Monitoring Centre (PMC) and the respective Zonal Coordinator; the Early Warning Officer is expected to perform the following functions.

Key Responsibilities:

•   The Early Warning Officer will coordinate activities related to GHANAWARN/NEWS (Ghana Warning and Response Network/National Early Warning System) at the national level in collaboration with the NNC or the Programs Manager.
•   Monitor and collate information related to peace and human security threats and input the data into GHANAWARN/NEWS and ECOWAS Early Warning (ECOWARN) System.
•   He/ She will ensure the timely submission and quality control of information/reports submitted by Community Monitoring Team (CMT) members on GHANAWARN/NEWS.
•   He/She will build the bridge between GHANAWARN/NEWS and ECOWARN by ensuring that all relevant alerts or data are inserted into ECOWARN.
•   He/She will provide early Warning information and analysis when requested.
•   He/She will analyse the security situation and initiate the production of early warning reports including GHANAWARN/NEWS bulletin, policy brief and other reports when needed/requested on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
•   The Early Warning Officer will liaise with all the CMTs to ensure the smooth day to day functioning of GHANAWARN/NEWS.
•   He/She will foster collaborative relationships with /between CMTs, civil society and existing State institutions and national early warning structures, conflict prevention, peacebuilding, disaster management and emergency management organisations.
•   He/She will lead in the development of training modules for Early Warning and strategic responses.
•   He/She will coordinate the training and retraining of the National Early warning actors including the Community Monitors
•   Build conflict maps and trends.
•   He/She will support various programs or other initiatives at the secretariat as may be directed by the NNC or the Programs Manager, or the regional office through the NNC.
•   Maintains up to date contact list of Community Monitoring Team (CMT) members i.e. phone numbers, e-mail addresses, twitter, etc.
•   Maintains up to date contact list of all stakeholders in early response at district, regional and national level.

Duration of Employment: 5 years subject to annual appraisal and renewal.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A first degree in Peacebuilding, Peace Studies, Conflict Transformation, Development Studies or related field.
•   Minimum of three years working experience in peacebuilding/development.
•   An additional basic certificate in computerized data analysis, statistics or mathematics, or graphic presentation is an advantage.
•   Good experience in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
•   Be competent in statistical data analysis, and analytical in data discussion and report writing.
•   Must be conversant in the use of internet-based or online software.
•   Be able to use social media such as Facebook, Twitter, etc handles professionally.
•   Direct experience in program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
•   Experience in training and workshop facilitation.
•   Must be good team player, open to criticism and be results oriented.
•   Must be peace, culturally and gender sensitive both in interaction and communication.
•   Demonstrable ability to build partnership and program networks.
•   Willing to travel and work outside normal hours.
•   Must not be less than 35 years of age.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit CV and application by email to:

wanepghanarecruitment@gmail.com

Closing Date: 21 March, 2016

Note: Women are especially encouraged to apply and, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.