Institute for Economics & Peace – North Sydney NSW
10d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board
Programme Manager – Institute for Economics and Peace
Unique prospect for an internationally facing role
Supporting IEP's Partnerships team efforts
Based out of our Sydney office
The Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit research institute dedicated to shifting the world's focus to peace as a positive, tangible, and achievable measure of human well-being and progress.
We do this by developing data-driven peace indices, insights, and frameworks to enable communities to build peace locally and internationally.
IEP's core products - the Global Peace Index, the Global Terrorism Index and the Ecological Threat Register - receive billions of media impressions each year and are considered the leading products in their field.
IEP's research is included in thousands of university courses, and through partnerships conducts training courses in countries such as Zimbabwe, Tunisia, Mexico and Uganda.
The Institute's research is regularly featured in leading international media publications including the Guardian, the Economist, Huffington Post, Washington Post, CNN, and BBC World.
Organisations that IEP partners with include the United Nations, European Union, Commonwealth Secretariat, Australian federal and state governments, Rotary International, World Vision, Ford Foundation, and more.
IEP's Partnerships Team transforms IEP's groundbreaking research into tangible, real-world change.
We're seeking dynamic individuals to advance our mission of building peace through innovative collaborations and data-driven strategies.
Location:This is an office-based position at IEP's headquarters in Sydney, Australia.
Candidates must have appropriate working rights in Australia.




Candidates from outside of Australia willnotbe considered to fill this position.
Travel:Domestic and international travel may be a requirement of the position.
Any travel requirements will be negotiated with the employee.
What We Do
Implement the Positive Peace framework across diverse global contexts
Forge and nurture strategic partnerships with governments, NGOs, and international organisations
Design and execute high-impact training and projects focused on peacebuilding, resilience, social cohesion, and sustainable development
Recent Programs
Integrating peace metrics into agricultural initiatives in South Sudan in collaboration with leading humanitarian organisations
Launched youth-focused social cohesion programmes in New South Wales, Australia
Conducted Positive Peace training for local government officials in the Philippines
Expanded our global IEP Ambassador network to over 5,000 members across 150+ countries through our cutting-edge online education platform
Programme Manager
As a Programme Manager within the Partnerships Team at the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), you will play a pivotal role in driving global Positive Peace programs.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to support the growth of data-driven, locally led approaches to peace and resilience.
You will be responsible for managing programmes, maintaining partnerships, and writing grants,



while also having the opportunity to facilitate trainings directly with communities both locally and around the world.
Your work will involve collaborating with a range of actors, from grassroots community organizations to government and multilateral institutions, to ensure the successful implementation and uptake of IEP's programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
The person in this role works in collaboration with the Partnerships team and reports to the Director of Partnerships.
You will be responsible for:
Partnership development and coordination
Identifying and preparing proposals and grant applications for partners and donors
Managing domestic and international projects
Communications in support of the Partnerships portfolio, including reports, newsletters, presentations, websites, social media, and other content needs
Coordination and facilitation of trainings with diverse stakeholders
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning in relation to projects
Support of the Partnerships Intern program
Other management and administrative duties in relation to partnerships
Skills and Qualifications
2-3 years of experience in a relevant field
Experience in grant writing and/or proposal preparation
Proven project management abilities
Well-developed written communication skills
Ability to manage and develop relationships with partner organisations
Organized and able to manage a range of systems and processes
Training or experience in education or facilitation is desirable
Desired personal qualities
Interest in global affairs and positive social change
A self-starter and team player, adaptable to change
Excellent attention to detail and solution oriented
Ability and interest to work with diverse groups, regardless of background
Positive attitude and willingness to work on a small, tight-knit team
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📌 Program Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Institute for Economics & Peace
📍 New South Wales