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
Research Fellow: WPS Index – The Research Fellow will lead our WPS Index and support our growing research portfolio. Reporting to the Director of Research, the Research Fellow will be responsible for conducting rigorous quantitative and qualitative research analysis for a variety of GIWPS research outputs. Additionally, the Fellow will play a leading role in disseminating research results, engaging with the press, and representing GIWPS at high-level speaking engagements at multilateral, policy, and academic institutions.
The ideal candidate will have training in quantitative methods, broad substantive expertise on Women, Peace, and Security, and significant project management experience. The salary range for this position $75,000 – $85,000.
Please apply through Interfolio.
GIWPS Hiring 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.