Date posted: July 12, 2017
Background
IPSS is a premier institute for peace and security studies in Africa. Its mission is to promote peace and security in Ethiopia and Africa at large through education, research and professional development. The Institute produces skilled professionals in conflict prevention, management and resolution as well as in peace building, and promotes the values of a democratic and peaceful society. It works at the national, regional as well as continental level.
The IPSS was mandated by the African Union’s (AU) Executive Council to take up the intellectual challenge of finding African-led solutions to peace and security in Africa which led to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the AU Peace and Security Department (PSD) to serve as a research and policy think-tank. The primary purpose of the Education and Professional Development Department is therefore support the human capacity development.
Objective
The IPSS’ Training and Professional Development Unit intends to make a substantive contribution to the contemporary discourse on peace and security on the African continent through education and professional development. In this respect, the IPSS’ Training and Professional Development Department complements and supports other IPSS activities.
Tasks and Deliverables
The main tasks will include:
Education:
Professional Development:
General:
Duration
The position will be a 10 Months engagement with IPSS starting from September 2017 till June 2018 with a possibility of extension.
Qualifications
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