The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) team is continuing to grow! We are pleased to announce the addition of several staff positions.
Policy & Programs
Director of Policy and Programs – The Director of Policy and Programs will work closely with our Executive Director to advance our mission of centering women in all global policy and debates on peace and security. They will supervise the Policy Team and lead the strategic development and execution of the Institute’s policy advocacy strategy, which will involve using strategic outreach to shape the policy of governments and multilateral institutions, collaborating with frontline peacebuilders and connecting them with global decision-makers, and hosting high-level convenings to shift the conversation.
Additionally, they will collaborate closely with the Director of Research and Director of External Affairs to ensure synergies across teams and advance an Institute-wide strategy. The salary range for this position is $85,000 – $105,000.
Research
Women, Peace and Security Research Fellow – The Research Fellow will support research and policy analysis in the run-up to the 25th Anniversary of UNSCR 1325. They will work closely with teams across the Institute on research activities aimed at strengthening WPS implementation including; overseeing a global survey of women peacebuilders, monitoring progress toward WPS commitments by UN Member States, and supporting a series of white papers on key WPS themes. The Research Fellow will also collaborate with the Policy and Programs Team to help identify and inform timely opportunities for policy advocacy and work to develop evidence-based policy recommendations. The salary range for this position is $75,000 – $85,000.
Project Officer – The Project Officer will play an integral role in the administration and management of GIWPS’ activities related to the US Department of State’s WPS Centers of Excellence Initiative. This initiative supports host governments in Colombia, Kosovo, and the Philippines to establish virtual hubs of expertise for advancing the WPS agenda at local, national, regional, and international levels. In each of these countries, GIWPS is working with government partners, civil society, women leaders, and researchers to promote meaningful, sustainable progress in implementing all four pillars of UNSCR 1325 through a variety of activities.
GIWPS DEI Statement
GIWPS welcomes a diverse applicant pool and strongly encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religious belief, socioeconomic status, or any other identities.
The Institute is firmly committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We embrace diversity in all forms and actively promote equity and inclusion throughout our Institute.
Achieving our mission requires active engagement with diverse perspectives and experiences. We are dedicated to continuously learning, growing, and evolving as an inclusive Institute.