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

Are you experienced in providing administrative and programmatic support and contribute to an efficient operation of grantmaking work?

Are you experienced in working to support processes that ensure learning, monitoring and evaluation that informs grant making approaches?

Are you ready to work to support departmental conceptualisation of projects and reports

Then join our team as the next Programme Assistant – Resourcing (Bilingual) on a short term basis  from July 2026 to June 2027.

Job summary

The Programme Assistant, Resourcing is responsible for providing administrative and programmatic support, contributing to the efficient operation of AWDF’s resourcing work. The role will work in close collaboration with all the Programmes units, and collaborate more closely with the Programme Manager, Senior Programme Officers and the Programme Officer in the Resourcing Unit to support grant making processes, partner engagement and compliance. The Programme Assistant will also support processes that ensure learning, monitoring and evaluation, informs our grant making approaches and learning facilitates adaptation. The role functions will include budgeting/financial support, data gathering, programme administration and implementation of the resourcing/grant making guidelines and processes. The Programme Assistant will also support the departmental conceptualisation of projects and reporting to relevant stakeholders.

How to Apply:

Qualified and interested persons should send:

• A cover letter of not more than 2 pages via this link: https://awdf.simplicant.com/jobs/60910-programme-assistant-bilingual-short-term/detail to the Human Resources Manager explaining their interest and excitement in applying for the position to work for AWDF, highlighting their experience and competencies demonstrating the alignment to the role.
• A CV of not more than 3 pages outlining their educational qualifications and employment records with key achievements in relevant positions held.

Deadline :

Applications for the vacancy should reach AWDF no later than Thursday, 28th May 2026. 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-diverse persons are encouraged to apply.