Communications and Information Technology Manager @Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS)

The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) has opened applications for four professional positions based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The vacancies offer opportunities for experienced professionals and early-career researchers to contribute to peacebuilding, security research, institutional development, communications, and capacity-building initiatives.

About the Institute for Peace and Security Studies

The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) is a leading African institution dedicated to advancing peace, security, governance, and conflict resolution through research, academic programmes, policy engagement, and professional training. Based at Addis Ababa University, IPSS works with governments, regional organizations, policymakers, and development partners to strengthen peace and security across Africa.

Available Positions

IPSS is recruiting qualified candidates for the following positions:

• Communications and Information Technology (CIT) Manager
• Institutional Development Manager
• Training Coordinator
• Junior Researcher

All positions are based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and report directly to the IPSS Director.

Communications and Information Technology (CIT) Manager

IPSS is seeking a qualified professional to lead its communications and information technology functions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting institutional visibility, managing communication strategies, overseeing digital platforms, and strengthening information technology systems that support the institute’s research, training, and policy engagement activities.

The position is suited to professionals with experience in communications management, information technology, digital strategy, and organizational communications.

Institutional Development Manager

The Institute is also recruiting an Institutional Development Manager to support organizational growth and long-term institutional strengthening.

The role is expected to focus on improving organizational systems, strengthening partnerships, supporting strategic planning, and enhancing institutional effectiveness to advance IPSS’s mission across Africa.

Applicants should possess strong experience in institutional development, organizational management, partnership building, and strategic planning.

Training Coordinator

IPSS is inviting applications for the position of Training Coordinator.

The successful candidate will coordinate professional training programmes, support learning activities, manage training logistics, and contribute to the institute’s capacity-building initiatives.

This role is ideal for professionals with experience in programme coordination, adult learning, training management, or educational programme administration.

Junior Researcher

Early-career professionals interested in peace and security research are encouraged to apply for the Junior Researcher position.

The role will support research, policy engagement, and knowledge generation on issues related to peace, security, governance, and conflict prevention.

This opportunity provides an excellent platform for emerging researchers seeking to build experience within one of Africa’s leading peace and security research institutions.

Location

All four positions are based at the Institute for Peace and Security Studies located at:

CBE Campus, Addis Ababa University
Sidist Kilo
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Why Work at IPSS?

Working at IPSS offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to:

• Peacebuilding and conflict prevention across Africa
• High-impact academic and applied research
• Policy dialogue and evidence-based decision-making
• Professional training and capacity development
• Institutional strengthening and regional collaboration

The institute collaborates with governments, regional organizations, universities, and development partners to address some of Africa’s most pressing peace and security challenges.

Areas of Work

IPSS focuses on several core areas, including:

• Academic programmes
• Academic and applied research
• Policy dialogues
• Peace and security studies
• Governance and institutional development
• Professional training and capacity building

Application Information

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed eligibility criteria, responsibilities, and application requirements for each vacancy before submitting their applications.

The four opportunities provide career pathways for professionals with expertise in communications, information technology, organizational development, training management, and peace and security research.

Conclusion

The latest recruitment drive by the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) reflects the institution’s continued commitment to strengthening research, policy engagement, institutional development, and professional training across Africa. Whether applicants are experienced managers or aspiring researchers, these vacancies provide an opportunity to contribute to one of the continent’s leading centres for peace and security studies.

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