Author: Tarisai Nyamweda

You still have time to make you voice count. The “Where Is The Money for Feminist Organizing?” #WITM survey deadline has been extended to 31 August

The Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) recently launched their “Where Is The Money for Feminist Organizing?”

Make your voice count,  join in sharing  your lived experience with funding your organizing, claim your power and shine light on the  state of resourcing for feminist movements through this  global online survey

Learn more about the survey and its impact here.

ABOUT THE SURVEY

WITM is a global self-administered online survey designed to shed light on the financial status of diverse feminist movements. It is now available here in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

TAKE THE SURVEY 

The WITM survey is aimed for groups, organizations and movements working specifically or primarily for the rights of women, LBTQI+ people and on gender justice, in all contexts, at all levels, and in all regions.

KEY DETAILS  

• The survey deadline has been extended toAugust 31st, 2024
• It’s accessible to people with a diverse range of hearing, movement, sight, and cognitive abilities
• Takes approximately 30 minutes to complete

Results of the survey will be shared at the AWID Forum in Bangkok in December 2024 and online.

GET MORE INFORMATION:

Please contact AWID team with any questions you might have about the survey at witm@awid.org

Our team is growing  at AWDF,

We have vacancies for dynamic, driven African Feminists with a passion for women’s rights and social justice. If you are a team player, proactive and excited about working with multiple stakeholders and partners, we’d love to hear from you.

We are thrilled to announce three new positions within AWDF .

Senior Programme Officer (SPO)– Non-traditional and Emerging actors & collectives

Non-traditional and emerging actors and collectives are entities that organise in non-conventional ways and exist outside ‘NGOisation’ limits. They include non-registered collectives and those that exist informally like ‘lose’ coalitions and individual activists. They employ new, radical, unconventional organising tactics like digital activism, artists, other creatives, festivals, to mention a few examples.

This new position of  Senior Programme Officer in this portfolio  (SPO) Non-traditional and emerging actors and collectives’ entities is responsible for the implementation of AWDF’s resourcing strategy to strengthen and uphold African women’s and feminist organisations and movements. Furthermore they are responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of the organisational and departmental strategies by ensuring our resourcing work (grantmaking and accompaniment) is responsive to the needs of the particular type of entity they are focused on. 

Check out more information HERE 

Applications for the vacancy should reach AWDF no later than Monday, 5th August 2024.

Senior Programme Officer (SPO)– CBOs and NGOs 

CBOs and NGOs -are more formalised entities regulated by their respective members, and by governments in accordance with the laws governing such entities. Individually or in collaboration with others, feminist NGOs organise around a range of issues.

Serving in this portfolio, the Senior Programme Officer (SPO) CBOs and NGOs’ entities is responsible for the implementation of AWDF’s resourcing strategy to strengthen and uphold African women’s and feminist organisations and movements. The role is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of the organisational and departmental strategies by ensuring our resourcing work (grantmaking and accompaniment) is responsive to the needs of the particular type of entity they are focused on.

Check out  more information HERE

Applications for the vacancy should reach AWDF no later than Monday, 5th August 2024.

Senior Programme Officer (SPO) “At scale” partners 

Also part of the resourcing team, the Senior Programme Officer (SPO) “At scale” partners’ entities is responsible for implementing the AWDF Resourcing Strategy to strengthen and uphold African women’s and feminist organisations and movements. The role is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of the organisational and departmental strategies by ensuring our resourcing work (grantmaking and accompaniment) is responsive to the needs of the particular type of entity they are focused on. 

 “At scale -Partners” –  include consortia, coalitions, or networks of diverse movement entities (individuals, NGOs, CBOs, and non-formal entities) united by a common geography, membership, and set of objectives, whose work is national, sub-regional, continental, or global.

To apply  check out more information HERE

Applications for the vacancy should reach AWDF no later than Monday, 5th August 2024.

Are you ready to work in close collaboration with colleagues in the “Nurturing” cluster, to unlock the agency of African women’s rights and feminist activists, leaders, organisations, collectives and movements so they flourish and are impactful?

Do you have experience in conceptualising and leading technical capacity strengthening  for movement partners using a transformative and de-colonial  approaches? Are you passionate about co-creating tools and processes that afford   feminist and women’s rights activists, organisations and collectives in Africa the ownership, confidence, self-determination and space to make transformative choices and impact their communities across the continent?

AWDF is hiring to fill a vacancy for the position of Programme Specialist – Agency and Resilience. To fill this position, we are looking for a highly motivated Programme Management Specialist who is passionate about reimagining the future of feminist capacity strengthening.  We are keen to work with an individual who is passionate about women’s rights and feminist movements in Africa, is excited about African feminisms, embraces African women’s diversity and is innovative..

Please follow this link to apply for the position of Programme Specialist – Agency and Resilience

Do you have experience in: Programme and Project Management; Consortium Coordination; Thought leadership on issues, partners and funding approaches to Counter Anti-Rights and Anti-Gender movements; Programme Resourcing and Convening African Women’s Rights and Feminist organisations and movements?

Are you interested in developing a strategic portfolio of partnerships through the Komboa Funded Initiative that is inclusive, feminist, trust-based, collaborative and responsive which includes longer-term support?

Are you a highly motivated person who is passionate about women’s rights in Africa, excited about African feminisms, embraces African women’s diversity and is innovative to join the team.

If this is you, then apply to come and work with us.

We are hiring to fill a vacancy for the position of Funded Initiative Coordinator – Komboa Initiative.

How to Apply: 

Apply  online via https://awdf.simplicant.com/jobs/53468-funded-initiative-coordinator-komboa-initiative/detail

Qualified and interested persons should send the following on the online application platform :

• A cover letter of not more than 2 pages addressed to the Human Resources Manager, explaining their interest and excitement in applying for the position to work for AWDF; and highlighting their experience and competencies as they relate to the specific areas of duties indicated in the vacancy to demonstrate a good fit for the role.
• A CV of not more than 3 pages outlining their educational qualifications and employment records with key achievements on relevant positions held.

Applications for the vacancy should reach AWDF no later than Monday 29th July 2024. Due to our limited capacity, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for additional information and interviews. 

In line with AWDF’s Mission, qualified African women and gender expansive persons are encouraged to apply. 

We are looking for consultants/firm to support our work under the Komboa consortium  to undertake in-depth analysis and produce a documentary video on the impact of the consortium in countering the anti-gender and anti-rights movement

The Komboa consortium is comprised of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), Initiative Sankofa d’Afrique de l’Ouest (ISDAO), the Doria Feminist Fund (Doria), Purposeful, and the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA).

As a Consortium of funds primarily based on the African continent, primarily led by Africans, we are accountable to African women, girls, and gender-expansive people of all ages. All aspects of our programming and resourcing thus center on African feminists, their knowledge, and advancing gender justice on the continent: we seek to comprehensively resource our partners and allow their knowledge and expertise to inform our programming. Our cultural insights and strategies are infused in our work as regionally-anchored organizations, our collectivist, collaborative approach, and African ways of being and commitment to decolonizing inherent in centering African leadership in the struggle for gender justice.

We seek the services of a consultant or firm to undertake an in-depth analysis and documentation process that will creatively capture innovative approaches utilised by our consortium members to showcase the intricate aspects of who we are, what works and how, qualitative and quantitative impact as well as scalable lessons in countering the anti-rights and anti gender rights movement in Africa and the Middle East.

The purpose of this assignment is to develop two video documentaries depicting why the consortium exists, what issues the consortium focuses on and showcasing the impact of the consortium. The final product will be used for advocacy and communication purposes.

The consultant/firm is expected to produce two videos; edit the footage; record and edit narration; Audio balance the final product and convert it in formats for use on web; Embed subtitles in different languages in the video as per need Conduct interviews with selected Komboa Consortium members and external partners; Ensure that release forms are signed and that consent is duly sought with additional sensitivity to visual documentation; include appropriate Komboa Consortium branding and crediting of Komboa Consortium ownership for the produced videos; Work closely with the Knowledge Management Committee to shape the final product.

Please Download  the full Terms of Reference for more details and mode of application.

Closing date is no later than 23:59 PM UTC on 8 August 2024.

How to Apply To apply,

Please send the following to fundraising@sihanet.org and abena@awdf.org

1. A concept note demonstrating your understanding of the TOR and your proposed approach
2. The CVs of all team members
3. Your technical and financial/budget proposals
4. One example of a relevant video that the consultant/s/firm have worked on recently
5. A Cover email – Email subject header: Application: XXXXX Consultancy which sets out what excites you about this piece of work and why you’re applying.

AWDF is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity that has arisen in its team.

Are you ready to be part of a passionate, diverse, and dedicated team working to support and strengthen feminist organisations and movements in pursuit of gender justice and social transformation in Africa?

Then join our team as the next Programme Assistant (shared) for the Knowledge and Voice and Non  Traditional Actors.

Job summary

The Programme Assistant (Non Traditional Actors and Knowledge and Voice) is a shared role that is responsible for providing administrative and programmatic support, contributing to the efficient operation of AWDF’s Knowledge and Voice work and our partnerships with non-traditional actors and collectives. The role will work in close collaboration with both the Knowledge and Voice Specialist and Senior Programme Officer for Non Traditional Actors supporting the implementation of initiatives that serve to unlock voice and agency of non traditional African women’s rights and feminist activists, leaders, collectives and movements.

How to Apply:

Qualified and interested persons should send:

• A cover letter of not more than 2 pages to the Human Resources Manager via  the following link

https://awdf.simplicant.com/jobs/53381-programme-assistant-shared-knowledge-and-voice-k-v-and-non-traditional-actors-nta-cluster/detail

explaining their interest and excitement in applying for the position to work for AWDF; and highlighting their experience and competencies as they relate to the specific areas of duties indicated in the vacancy to demonstrate a good fit for the role.

• A CV of not more than 3 pages outlining their educational qualifications and employment records with key achievements on relevant positions held.

Applications for the vacancy should reach AWDF no later than Monday, 23rd July 2024. Due to our limited capacity, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for additional information and interviews.

The Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) recently launched their “Where Is The Money for Feminist Organizing?” #WITM survey which  is  now live!

Make your voice count,  join in sharing  your lived experience with funding your organizing, claim your power and shine light on the  state of resourcing for feminist movements through this  global online survey

Learn more about the survey and its impact here.

ABOUT THE SURVEY

WITM is a global self-administered online survey designed to shed light on the financial status of diverse feminist movements. It is now available here in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

TAKE THE SURVEY 

The WITM survey is aimed for groups, organizations and movements working specifically or primarily for the rights of women, LBTQI+ people and on gender justice, in all contexts, at all levels, and in all regions.

KEY DETAILS  

• The survey is open until July 31st, 2024
• It’s accessible to people with a diverse range of hearing, movement, sight, and cognitive abilities
• Takes approximately 30 minutes to complete

Results of the survey will be shared at the AWID Forum in Bangkok in December 2024 and online.

GET MORE INFORMATION:

Please contact AWID team with any questions you might have about the survey at witm@awid.org

Are you ready to be part of a passionate, diverse, and dedicated team working to support and strengthen feminist organisations and movements in pursuit of gender justice and social transformation in Africa?

The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is thrilled to announce the Communications Officer vacancy that could be the career opportunity you’re looking for.

Do  you have a flair for storytelling? Do you have experience in conceptualising and implementing campaigns and other initiatives to leverage key calendar opportunities or amplify key messages or initiatives, monitoring relevant communications initiatives, and developments in the sectors that are relevant for AWDF’s communications work?

Are you ready to establish and strengthen working relationships with key media houses, social media initiatives, communications experts, activists, and leading voices in the feminist movement, women’s rights organisations, philanthropy sectors?

Then apply for  the Communications Officer role by Monday 10 June 2024. 

For more information and mode of application for the Communications Officer position, please visit the Application Portal here.

Please include the following:

• A cover letter of not more than 2 pages, to the Human Resources Manager, explaining your interest and excitement in applying for the position, and highlighting your experience and competencies as they relate to the specific areas of duties indicated in the vacancy to demonstrate a good fit for the role.
• A CV of not more than 3 pages outlining your educational qualifications and employment records with key achievements on relevant positions held.

Due to our limited capacity, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for additional information and interviews.

In line with AWDF’s Mission, qualified African women are encouraged to apply

We are thrilled to extend an invitation to an upcoming webinar hosted by the AWDF team! As we transition into a new phase of our journey, from movement building to solidarity and care we are eager to connect with you all to explore, reflect, and envision together the future of feminist movements.

**Event Details:**

📅 Date: 25 April 2024

⏰ Time: 1 PM GMT / (3PM SAST)

🌍 Language: French Portuguese and English

In this webinar, we aim to create a dynamic space for reflective conversations led by esteemed panellists including :

Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, Ghanaian feminist, author of”The Sex Lives of African Women”

Nathalie Fanja Haaby, Senegalese holistic feminist therapist and Kundalini Yoga teacher

Buky Olabukunola Williams , Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Lead at Akina Mama wa Afrika

Aaliyah O. Ibrahim , Nigerian multidisciplinary artist, and international development practitioner

Ruth Nyambura, Kenyan feminist and renowned political educator

This conversation will be moderated by Crystal Simeoni. 

The speakers’ diverse experiences, stories, knowledge, and narratives will enrich our discussions about feminist aspirations, collectives, and women’s rights organisations.

The Webinar seeks to:

Popularise the Solidarity and Care strategy within women’s rights and feminist movements;

Cultivate connections and solidarity among movement, women’s rights, and feminists; 

Facilitate collaboration and innovation in producing and sharing indigenous knowledge and technologies;

Inspire and promote practices of rest, recuperation, and celebration within women and feminist movements, nurturing their well-being;

The webinar will be conducted in a conversational style, allowing ample opportunities for participants to engage, ask questions, share experiences, and connect with fellow activists.So, come and join us as we delve into what has been accomplished, explore the present landscape, and collectively envision the future of feminist solidarity and care.

Registration

To secure your spot and receive further details about the webinar, please register on the following link https://bit.ly/3xCT59H 

Let’s come together to ignite conversations, inspire action, and nurture the bonds of solidarity that fuel our movements!

Reimagining Feminist Governance

The African Women’s Development Fund is delighted to announce  the appointment of Yvonne Ofosu-Appiah  to its Board of Directors. Ofosu-Appiah is an investment professional and Independent Board Director.

She  joins Board members Taaka Awori (Board Chair), Arielle Enninful (Board Treasurer), Dr. Hilda Tadria and Bisi Fayemi (Founders), along with Lamyaa Achary, Nicolette Naylor, Jean-Ann Ndow, Mariama Abdou Gada. Ofosu-Appiah is a member of the AWDF Board Finance, Risk and Audit Committee.

She  brings a wealth of diverse experiences, expertise, and perspectives that will further strengthen AWDF’s mission and commitment to empowering women and girls across the continent. The addition of Ofosu- Appiah to the AWDF Boards brings the total number  of AWDF Board members to nine. Read more about AWDF Board members here.

In 2022, the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) embarked on a “Reimagining the Board” initiative to strengthen AWDF’s Board so that it is both responsive to AWDF’s  strategic framework, Lemlem, and trailblazing in its approach to feminist governance. AWDF is committed to ensuring that we embody the spirit of Lemlem and infuse it throughout our processes and governance.

About our new Board member:

Ofosu-Appiah has 17 years combined experience working in banking, capital markets and impact investing across sub-Saharan Africa. She is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Sahara Impact Ventures, a female owned/led impact fund manager and investment advisory firm based in Ghana, investing with a gender and climate lens within Sub Saharan Africa. Prior to this, she was the Chief Investment Officer of Wangara Green Ventures, a climate focused investment company that provides patient capital to green small and growing businesses in Ghana.

Ofosu-Appiah  also serves on the Board of Impact Investing Ghana (IIGH), Ghana’s National Advisory Board for Impact Investing and VRA Health Services Ltd (a subsidiary of Volta River Authority) where she is also Chair of the Finance Committee. She is passionate about causes that defend women’s rights, support and empower women. Learn more here

Looking into the future 

AWDF remains committed than ever to its mission to fund, strengthen and uphold the organisations and movements led by African feminists, women, girls and gender-diverse people, in pursuit of gender justice and social transformation.

We  are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead as we embark on this journey with Ofua – Appiah. Her unique perspectives and passion for feminist causes will undoubtedly enrich AWDF as we strive for a more gender just world. We look forward to walking that journey together!