Senior Project Manager (Peace and Security)

TL;DR

Senior Project Manager (Peace and Security): Providing strategic and operational leadership to translate Women, Peace and Security priorities into coherent programmes and measurable results with an accent on portfolio planning and results-based management. Focus on coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives, overseeing budgeting and delivery, and ensuring policy coherence across the African Union.

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Restricted to valid passport-holding nationals of African Union member states.

Company

NORCAP, part of the hirify.global, provides targeted expertise and solutions to humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding partners to protect and empower people affected by crisis and climate change.

What you will do

• Lead programme portfolio planning and integration aligned with African Union priorities.
• Oversee results-based planning, budgeting, delivery management, and performance oversight.
• Coordinate technically with AU departments, organs, and Regional Economic Communities.
• Supervise and support programme staff, fostering an inclusive and accountable team culture.
• Ensure quality assurance of workplans, reports, and knowledge products.
• Guide monitoring, evaluation, learning, and accountability (MEAL) processes.

Requirements

• Master's degree in international relations, peace and security, gender studies, public policy, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in programme management and strategic planning, preferably within international organisations in Africa.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives in multicultural and politically sensitive environments.
• Strong expertise in results-based management and data-informed decision-making.
• Proficiency in at least one AU working language; fluency in English or French is highly desirable.
• Must be a valid passport-holding national of an African Union member state.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work for a renowned global organisation.
• Access to an extensive network of humanitarian, peace, and development professionals.
• Support from a dedicated Staff Care Unit.
• Eligibility for consideration for NORCAP membership and future assignments based on performance.