We are hiring - Gender Peace and Security Policy & Advocacy Advisor
Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS) is the UK's Women, Peace and Security (WPS) civil society network. We work with our members and partners to influence UK Government policy, strengthen accountability on WPS commitments, and amplify the voices and expertise of women and girls living in conflict-affected contexts. As a membership organisation, GAPS operates as a small, collaborative Secretariat, requiring flexibility, shared ownership of priorities, and an 'all-hands-on-deck' approach to delivering high-quality policy, advocacy and coordination work.
The GPS Policy & Advocacy Advisor provides expert policy and advocacy support on WPS and gender across GAPS' work, with a particular focus on UK policy development, accountability and influence.
The post-holder will contribute to policy analysis, messaging and advocacy outputs; support engagement with UK Government and Parliament; assist with collective civil society advocacy; and ensure GAPS remains informed and responsive to emerging WPS and peace and security issues.
The role also supports GAPS' participation in the WPS Helpdesk consortium, contributing policy expertise on WPS and transnational threats. The Policy & Advocacy Advisor will work across the organisation to support statements, submissions, briefings and strategic responses as needed.
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Apply through the vacancy portal on the Saferworld website: Gender Peace and Security Policy & Advocacy Advisor
Closing Date: 30th April 2026
GAPS is hosted by Saferworld, an international organisation dedicated to conflict prevention and peacebuilding programming, policy and practice. Saferworld collaborates with institutions and work directly with partners across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe to tackle diverse factors that drive violent conflict, injustice and insecurity. They participate in major global policy debates on peace, justice and security to influence change.
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