Lead Peace and Security Expert
Public policy · FCV · WPS · YPS
Translates international and regional frameworks (Resolutions 1325, 2250, 2419 and 1612, FCV strategy, AU, ECOWAS and ECCAS frameworks) into national strategies.
About
We connect global policies to local realities.
IPSC Athena is an advisory firm serving United Nations agencies, governments, international financial institutions, regional organisations and research centres.
The firm
A hybrid advisory firm.
We support our partners in implementing the peace, security, protection, displacement and resilience agendas, translating international frameworks into operational national strategies.
Vision
A world where peace, security and protection agendas are localised, inclusive and transformative.
Mission
To deliver high-quality technical and policy solutions, tailored to national realities, that promote stability, resilience and sustainable development.
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Think
Making sense of complex challenges.
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Act
Turning policies into operational strategies.
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Connect
Bringing together institutions, communities, experts and diasporas.
Our strengths
Why IPSC Athena?
What sets our support to institutions and partners apart.
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Leadership in protection
Recognised leadership in protection and durable solutions for displaced populations.
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From frameworks to strategies
The ability to translate international frameworks into operational national strategies.
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Inclusive approach
An approach centred on young people, women, children and displaced people.
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Resource mobilisation
Proven experience in mobilising multi-stakeholder funding.
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Regional roots
In-depth knowledge of African and other fragile contexts, with experts from the region and the diaspora.
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Innovation
Digital monitoring systems, GIS mapping and analytical tools for preventing violent extremism.
Our clients
Who we work with.
Support tailored to each client’s mandate, sector and stakeholders.
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United Nations
UN agencies
Technical assistance, programme design and evaluation, coordination support and localisation of mandates.
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Development finance
International financial institutions
Fragility analysis, programming cycle support, human capital, social protection and innovative finance.
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Governments
Governments and line ministries
Translating international frameworks into national policies, strategies and action plans.
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Regional integration
Regional organisations
Support to the peace and security architectures of the African Union and regional economic communities.
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Humanitarian action
International NGOs and consortia
Protection, PSEA, accountability, programme design and consortium-based resource mobilisation.
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Research
Think tanks and research centres
Applied research and knowledge management on climate, migration and prevention of violent extremism.
Our team
A network of experts.
An international team ready to deploy on assignment, working across advisory, training and advocacy. Three of them are profiled below.
DDR, SSR and PVE Expert
Security & social cohesion
Designs PVE and DDR programmes, and advises governments on security sector reform and governance.
Gender and Women, Peace and Security Expert
Gender & women’s leadership
Supports 1325 national action plans, promotes women’s leadership in mediation and strengthens the prevention of gender-based violence.
Let’s turn strategy into impact.
Talk to IPSC Athena about your next strategic challenge.