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Vacancy: Knowledge Management Specialist
Vacancy: Knowledge Management Specialist
Background
The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a pioneering grantmaking foundation headquartered in Ghana. AWDF was founded by and for African women. Since 2001 we have awarded over 30 million USD in grants to support women’s rights organisations and feminist movements across Africa.
As a learning organisation, the generation of knowledge, its management and dissemination is critical to the work of AWDF. Knowledge produced in various forms within AWDF is important to the organisation’s mandate to raise the profile and visibility of the organisation and the work of African feminist and women’s rights organisations, movements and activists. AWDF disseminates knowledge to showcase the work of its grantees, facilitate information to strengthen that work, raise awareness of the issues they seek to address, to influence decision-making and donor priorities, and to mobilise greater public support for women’s rights in Africa.
Women with a demonstrated commitment to women’s rights are encouraged to apply. Please note that the post is based in Ghana and AWDF will not be responsible for any relocation or related costs for potential candidates.
Job Summary
The Knowledge Management Specialist’s role is to lead and coordinate the work of the AWDF Knowledge Management Unit- producing analysis, generating new knowledge around women’s rights in Africa, and collaborating to communicate the impact of AWDF’s work and the work of its grantees, advocacy and movement building partners. The unit coordinates also the documentation of organizational learning and knowledge generation within AWDF.The work of the unit is conducted in English, with selected initiatives in French.
To do this the Knowledge Management Specialist will work with colleagues to sustain a programme of knowledge generation and management initiatives (including documentation, archiving, building knowledge resources, co-developing and managing knowledge production by staff and external actors), and to grow the work of the Knowledge Management unit in line with the AWDF strategic framework and direction and with support from Senior Management. As a member of the AWDF staff team, the Knowledge Management Specialist will also engage in other cross-departmental activities of AWDF and on request will represent AWDF in external events.
The post requires experience in knowledge production around women’s organising, experience of working with African women’s organisations, an in-depth knowledge of African women’s rights issues and concerns, strong analytical, writing and editing skills. Experience of overseeing design and production of knowledge in different mediums and forms (written, audio, film, visual) is ideal.
Specific duties are as follows:
- Support the implementation and growth of AWDF’s Knowledge Management Unit activities in line with the AWDF organisational strategy
- Coordinate commissioning, repackaging and dissemination of knowledge materials around AWDF’s key areas of work for a range of audiences; and plan for dissemination in collaboration with the Communications Department
- Support AWDF’s internal knowledge management strategies, including building staff capacity for using AWDF’s knowledge tools, circulating information on issues of relevance to AWDF’s work and contributing to office learning activities.
- Liaise with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Unit and other departments to document, produce knowledge and disseminate learnings around AWDF’s work and impact, and that of its grantees.
- Liaise with the Director of Programmes and other departments to expand knowledge production activities including AWDF’s work on Futures research and other knowledge areas as identified by AWDF’s strategy and emerging needs.
- Sustain quality standards for external knowledge products by ensuring compliance with AWDF’s publications guidelines, and keeping guidelines updated in line with good practice in feminist knowledge production.
- Produce annual end of year report and activities report in collaboration with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Unit, senior management and all departments.
- Manage AWDF’s physical Resource Centre and online resource library, keeping them updated and encouraging use of materials by AWDF staff and external users through outreach activities.
- Work across departments to support implementation of a new information management system
- Further develop and support ongoing work to sustain and grow AWDF’s network of African women knowledge producers in different domains (NGO, donor, academia, policy, design and creative sectors)
- Manage staff, consultants and interns involved directly in Knowledge Management Unit activities.
- Represent AWDF in external meetings and on external communications and advocacy platforms.
- Any other duties assigned in furtherance of AWDF’s strategy.
Knowledge and Experience
- At least 7 years work experience in human rights/ social justice/ rights-based development involving knowledge management and production.
- Expertise in producing knowledge on women’s rights concerns for NGOs/activist, policy and/or donor audiences. Experience of developing or managing information systems (for example, virtual or physical libraries or archives) and in using multiple communication and knowledge production formats (film, audio, visual/graphics) desirable
- Experience of working in African women’s rights, social justice or policy organisations
- In-depth understanding of feminism and strong commitment to social justice, women’s rights and social change in Africa essential
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and strong editing skills
- Demonstrated capacity for analysis and for synthesizing complex information for different audiences.
- High level of proficiency in MS Office required. Experience of working with information management systems / databases and with WordPress and social media platforms preferred
- Excellent planning and programme management skills
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
- Ability to work democratically with diverse groups and people and commitment to AWDF’s feminist values
- Ability to work to work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to travel within Africa/ internationally essential
- Willingness to work flexible working hours, occasionally outside of regular working hours are expected
Qualifications
- Post-graduate degree in Gender, Women’s Rights, Knowledge Management or related discipline, ideally with a research component
- Working knowledge of French will be an advantage.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and CV of not more than 3 pages by email to: Human Resources Manager grace@africlub.net/awdf with ‘Application for position of Knowledge Management Specialist’ as the subject line.
Applications should reach AWDF no later than 5th June 2017.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for additional information and interviews.
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR AWDF FEMINIST LEADERS & GOVERNANCE COACHING PROJECT, 2017 (3rd COHORT)
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR AWDF FEMINIST LEADERS & GOVERNANCE COACHING PROJECT, 2017 (3rd COHORT)
Background
In 2014, the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) launched a feminist coaching project on leadership for women leaders of its grantee organisations. In 2015, the project was expanded to include strengthening governance frameworks within participating organisations. The project is based on our knowledge of the persistent challenges of African women’s organisations with issues related to resource mobilisation, communications, governance, leadership transition, safety and wellbeing. Given these constraints and the external context women’s organisations work in, they tend to focus on narrow short-term advocacy or urgent service-delivery projects, with little capacity to expand alliances, envision innovative strategies and be forward thinking.
This coaching project seeks to develop the individual leadership skills and values of participating CEOs/EDs as well as those in second level management. It is also aimed at strengthening the institutional and governance structures of participating organisations and providing an enabling framework fortheirrelevance and sustainability. At AWDF, we believe that a well-grounded leader in feminist values, ideology and clarity of purpose can accelerate the process of social justice and development effectively. Therefore, investment in both individual leaders and governance frameworks of African women’s rights organisations is vital.
By September this year, the third batch of 10 AWDF grantee organisations and 20 women leaders will be completing the coaching project. So far, these grantees are reporting improvements in leadership and communication styles, effective staff management and active engagement of their board members. Leaders have improved their visibility and fundraising abilities through written articles and their media appearances.
3 rd Coaching Cohort: Project Duration & Methodology
This is a 9-month coaching project on leadership and governance from November 2017– July 2018. The project is targeted at CEO/EDs/Programme Managers/Coordinators and those in second level management of AWDF grantee organisations within the age bracket of 18 – 40 years.
The coaching project will entail the following:
1. Attending the 7 th Chief Executive Officer (CEO) forum. This is a 3 day event for orientation, skills sharing, strategy development and networking for participating leaders, coaches and AWDF. This event will be held in October 2017. (Venue and dates will be communicated later)
2. Engaging in one-on-one coaching via phone calls, email, Skype conversations and occasional inperson meetings with their personal coaches from November 2017 – July 2018
3. Governance strengthening activities for boards of participating organisations, twice within the 9 months.
4. Writing of opinion pieces or articles by leaders about their work and development.
5. Participating in at least one AWDF skill building training/workshop where necessary.
Who Should Apply?
Interested organisations should fulfil the following criteria in order to be considered for this project:
✓ Be an AWDF grantee and should have received grants from AWDF in the last 3-5 years
✓ The organisation should have an existing board which will be available for the governance strengthening trainings.
✓ The organisation should have a minimum of 3 full-time staff
✓ The organisation should have access to reliable internet and be able to use Skype and email.
✓ The organisation should have functioning office space with basic office infrastructure.
✓ The organisation should work on any of these themes: Body and Health Rights (focus on ending Violence against Women, and Reproductive Rights) and Economic Security and Justice (focus on Economic Empowerment and Livelihoods) with women, especially young women.
✓ Two staff members from an organisation’s leadership. That is one CEO/ED/programme Manager/Coordinators and one staff from the next level in management.
✓ Applying leaders should be within the ages of 18 – 40 years.
✓ Leaders should be able to communicate in either English or French.
✓ Leaders should be able to communicate via internet, Skype, telephone and email.
✓ Leaders who have demonstrated the potential to develop. To be considered forthe project, your organisation isrequired to send your application to the AWDF Capacity Building Unit at; Nafi@awfd.org and Ayesha@africlub.net/awdf; justifying why you and your organisation should be selected for the project.
All applications MUST be received by 12th June 2017.
Please include the following in your application:
❖ Names and positions of 2 staff from your organisation who will be participating in the project
❖ Why your organisation should be considered (highlighting on leadership & governance issues).
❖ Your last grant from AWDF, the year and for what project.
❖ Which level(s) your organisation typically engages in i.e. community, national or regional
❖ Challenges you hope to overcome in the process
❖ How the project will enable you achieve your individual and organisational objectives.
❖ Include a written recommendation from your board endorsing you and your participation in the project
❖ Any other information to strengthen your application is welcome. Participation in this project is by application only. As only a specific number of grantee organisations will be chosen to participate in the project, there are no promises of automatic qualification for applying organisations. This is a non-paying project and participants are required to commit at least 10% of their total work time to the process. Please note that the individual leadership coaching project is reserved for ONLY WOMEN LEADERS. Deadline for Submission is 12th June 2017. The full application should be sent to Nafi Chinery, Capacity Building Programme Specialist at Nafi@africlub.net/awdf and cc: Ayesha@africlub.net/awdf Thank you.
To download the call for applications click the link below:
Announcement for Women Leadership and Governance Coaching Project 2017
VACANCY: Consultant- Senior Advisor: The African Institute for Integrated Responses to Violence Against Women and Girls and HIV/AIDS (AIR)
VACANCY: Consultant- Senior Advisor: The African Institute for Integrated Responses to Violence Against Women and Girls and HIV/AIDS (AIR)
Vacancy
Consultant- Senior Advisor: The African Institute for Integrated Responses to Violence Against Women and Girls and HIV/AIDS (AIR)
Job Description
Are you passionate about women’s rights in Africa, and embrace African women’s diversities?
Do you have experience of managing funding from governmental donor agencies?
Are you ready to contribute to building a cutting-edge grants portfolio advancing activism around African women’s bodily rights, economic justice, political voice and leadership?
Background
The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a pioneering grant making foundation headquartered in Ghana. AWDF was founded by and for African women. Since 2001 we have awarded over 26 million USD in grants to support leading women’s rights organisations and feminist movements across Africa.
Nature of Services: Senior Advisor – AIR
Summary of Services
Leads on the direction, management and implementation of AIR- the African Institute for Integrated Responses to Violence Against Women and Girls and HIV/AIDS, reporting to the Director of Programmes.
About AIR:
AIR has been incubated by the Stephen Lewis Foundation since 2008 and developed with advisory input from African practitioner-activists. In 2017 an agreement was reached to host AIR at AWDF, while the nature of its future format is designed and implemented. The core idea of AIR is to create a network of African-based, women-centered/feminist technical support on the issues of violence against women, HIV/AIDS and mental and emotional health and wellbeing. AIR will not run services itself, but rather support creative yet practical thinking on the best ways to respond.
About the role:
The Consultant will guide the process of launching AIR as a fully-fledged initiative, including through development of AIR’s programming, external communications and external profile; and governance and administrative considerations involved in hosting it as an initiative of AWDF or alternative administrative structure, as developed by the consultant in consultation with AWDF and AIR stakeholders, including the former AIR Steering Committee, in keeping with AIR’s collaborative spirit and practitioner-driven vision.
In this role, the Consultant works closely with AWDF’s senior management team, reporting to the Director of Programmes. There will be a close working relationship with members of AWDF programme staff, including the Grants department, the Communications team and the Knowledge Management Specialist. The Consultant will also work with external contractors such as web developers, graphic designers and potential donors, as required.
Location
Home-based to start, with travel as required
Specific responsibilities
Programme direction
- Lead on the development of AIR’s strategic direction and programme plan
- Oversee and develop implementation of AIR programming, initially in relation to the two methodological tools developed to date. This includes field testing, consultation and facilitating use of the tools.
- Guide strategic decision making around AIR governance, including leading on the development of thinking as to the nature of entity AIR should become.
- Provide thought-leadership in profiling AIR’s conceptual contributions and frameworks including through writing, presentations in public fora and other analysis of AIR’s work for external audiences, and identifying spaces for AIR partners and programming to be profiled
- Liaise between AIR and its stakeholders, including the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
- Oversee development and implementation of a Learning (Monitoring and Evaluation) framework for AIR
- Act as an external-facing representative for AIR, including as a speaker and contributor in relevant forums
Programme management
- Ensure timely and quality delivery of AIR programming outputs
- Liaise with AWDF (programmes and finance) in management of AIR budget and programme resources
- Identify new funding opportunities, develop applications when appropriate (with support and collaboration as needed), and provide input into funding proposals and reports prepared by AWDF.
- Identify and/or liaise with external contractors (e.g. designers, substantive consultants) as needed for planning and implementing AIR activities.
- Act as the key point of contact with AIR external stakeholders
- Lead on conceptual and content development of AIR website in collaboration with external contractors and ensure AIR website is updated
Other
Participate in broader AWDF events and initiatives as appropriate
Qualifications:
- At least 10 years of experience in managing and implementing women’s rights programming in the African region and/or in relation to AIR’s focal areas
- Background in and expert knowledge of women’s rights, HIV/AIDS and development, humanitarian and/or human rights interventions in the African region and in relation to AIR’s core program areas of psycho social recovery
- Strong project management skills, including strong attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment
- Personal commitment to the values of solidarity, mutual respect, collaboration, inclusiveness, and social justice as embodied in AWDF’s values and articulated in the African Feminist Charter
- Strong computer skills, including excel, databases, word processing, presentation packages (Power Point), internet, and email
- High level of personal initiative/proactiveness
- Strong understanding of and commitment to women’s rights in Africa
- Excellent ability to communicate with warmth, professionalism, clarity and tact via written and verbal mediums
- Comfort with a fast-paced work environment that requires flexibility and multi-tasking
Qualified and interested candidates should send a written application (1 page) and a CV of not more than 3 pages to the Human Resources Manager, African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) by email to grace@africlub.net/awdf indicating ‘Consultant (Senior Advisor, AIR)’. Physical address is:
AWDF House, Justice Sarkodie Avenue,
Plot no. 78 Ambassadorial Enclave,
East Legon, Accra.
Postal address: P.M.B CT 89, Cantonments Accra, Ghana.
Applications should reach the HR not later than May 26, 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for additional information and interviews.
VACANCY: FRANCOPHONE COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
VACANCY: FRANCOPHONE COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
VACANCY
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Communications Assistant (Francophone) will support the Communications and Fundraising Specialist in the execution of communications initiatives and programmes aimed at increasing the reach, impact and visibility of AWDF by expanding our communications in French. Fluency in both English and French is essential. The Communications Assistant will be expected to produce both written and spoken communications in English and French, with a focus on French. They will also oversee the external translation of key communications products as needed, including checking translations for appropriate terminology in relation to women’s rights.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop content for AWDF managed websites and social media pages with a focus on French language content
- Assist in compilation of AWDF newsletter and production of French language translation
- Track media mentions of AWDF and key stakeholders in French and generate reports as required
- Assist in development and production of promotional or informational material, including grantee stories and other AWDF learning based products
- Assist in compiling departmental reports
- Provide support in organising events
- Update Social media platforms, including posting in French, and respond to queries and posts from the public
- Assist in the development of materials associated with organisational fundraising activities
- Work on specific activities with other AWDF departments including Grants, Knowledge Management and the office of the CEO. This may include support as requested in relation to French translation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
University degree in Communications, Journalism, Social Science, Business Administration or similar discipline.
Experience:
At least two years of experience in the field of public information, online marketing or similar environment
Necessary skills:
Fluency in both written and spoken English and French
Experience in utilizing content management systems (WordPress) for websites
Knowledge of graphic design will be an asset
Excellent writing skills
Good knowledge of key social media platforms (including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
Sound knowledge of women’s rights issues
All AWDF staff are expected to be committed to the promotion and achievement of African women’s rights. The post holder will be expected to have knowledge/experience of women’s rights and to uphold AWDF values, including integrity, respect, inclusiveness and fairness, and as highlighted in the Charter for African Feminists (www.aff.org)
Qualified candidates should send a written application (2 pages) and a CV of not more than 2 pages to the Human Resources Manager, African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), Justice Sarkodie-Addo Avenue; Plot #78 Ambassadorial Enclave, East Legon, Accra. P.M.B CT 89, Cantonments Accra, Ghana. Copies of applications should be sent by email to grace@africlub.net/awdf indicating ‘Communications Assistant (Francophone)’. Applications should reach the HR not later than May 19, 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for additional information and interviews.
Download the Job Description here
AWDF’s Scenario Stories were a product of collaborative work and innovative illustration. The Scenario’s process involved examining new trends about the current course that African women and African women’s movements are charting and the ways in which our actions now could spell out radically different futures. The process of breaking down and thinking through these facts resulted in 4 different stories with 4 different outlooks for the future of African women.
These stories were animated and illustrated by Mationesa Wade. The Scenario’s process was lead by Katindi Sivi Njojo and the stories are the collective work of all of AWDF’s staff.
EXPRESSION OF INTERESTS: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING GUIDELINES
EXPRESSION OF INTERESTS: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING GUIDELINES
The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is seeking for an expression of interest from an experienced consultant with demonstrable expertise on producing a guideline on monitoring, evaluation and learning (ME&L) with special focus on women’s rights work in Africa. The consultant is expected to develop an easy to use manual with step by step procedures to establishing basic ME&L systems.
The time frame expected for the execution of this study is 20 days between the months of May and June 20, 2017.
Interested applicants are encouraged to send their expression of interest with:
- Copy of their CV
- One recent example of similar task accomplished
- Financial proposal – consultancy fees (daily rates and number of days required)
This should be sent to the following address:
zeytuna@africlub.net/awdf and copy meassistant@africlub.net/awdf
Please find the Terms of Reference (TOR) HERE
The deadline for submission of applications is Sunday April 30, 2017. Only shortlisted consultants will be contacted.
Applications from women consultants based in Africa are especially welcome.
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: CAPACITY BUILDING GAP ANALYSIS RESEARCH
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: CAPACITY BUILDING GAP ANALYSIS RESEARCH
AWDF is inviting Expressions of Interest with CV from suitable consultants to carry out a Capacity Building Gap Analysis Research of women’s rights organisations in Africa and the Middle East. The research findings are expected to help AWDF develop a Capacity Building Programme that is responsive to women’s rights organisational development needs, enables their sustainability and institutional growth. Please find attached the Terms of Reference for further details on the assignment below.
All requested documents should be submitted to AWDF by close of business Friday 28th April 2017 to Nafi@africlub.net/awdf and awdf@africlub.net/awdf
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Thank You.
Terms of Reference for AWDF Capacity Gap Analysis Research
CONGO
CONGO
Put your money where your heart is.
The second level of giving is the Congo. For a gift of 1,000 USD, you will receive this gift of limited edition compilation of Art, Music and Poetry and support the work of Women’s Human Rights Activists across the continent. It is important to continue to support Women who transform lives and communities with their amazing work . This gift will allow us to further our support for Women’s groups on the continent who are changing their communities for the better.
To donate now, click on the express pay link below, find the AWDF giving icon on the express pay platform and donate the specified amount.
NIGER
NIGER
Put your money where your heart is.
The first level of giving is the Niger. For a gift of 100 USD, you will receive this gift of limited edition compilation of Art, Music and Poetry and support the work of Women’s Human Rights Activists across the country. Anyone can contribute to furthering the movement– and the Niger level of giving allows everyone to be a part of supporting great art by African women as well as to be part of AWDF’s philanthropic history. It is important to continue to support Women who c transform lives and communities with their amazing work . This gift will allow us to further our support for Women’s groups on the continent who are changing lives in their communities.
To donate now, click on the express pay link below, find the AWDF giving icon on the express pay platform and donate the specified amount.
NILE
NILE
Put your money where your heart is.
The highest level of giving is the Nile. For a gift of 10,000 USD or more, you will receive this gift of limited edition compilation of Art, Music and Poetry and support the work of Women’s Human Rights Activists across the country. Women who continue to transform lives daily with their amazing work . This gift will allow us to further our support for Women’s groups on the continent who are changing lives in their communities.
To donate now, click on the express pay link below, find the AWDF giving icon on the express pay platform and donate the specified amount.