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?

AWDF is thrilled to announce two exciting vacancies that could be the career opportunity you’re looking for.

1. Communications Specialist
The Communications Specialist is responsible for leading, developing and responding to the diverse communications needs of the organisation. They are responsible for conceptualising creative approaches to turn complex information to compelling narratives and for amplifying the challenges and achievements of African women and their organisations and AWDF’s work in feminist philanthropy.

If you have a flair for storytelling, good knowledge of website management, social media tools, and experience in communication for social change, we’d love to hear from you!

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

2. Due Diligence Finance Officer:
The Due Diligence Officer (DDO) will be part of the Finance Team and will work across the organisation. This role will collaborate with the Finance Officer to add value and optimise our operations through systematic disciplined as well as flexible approach to fiduciary risk management. The DDO will work closely with the grant management team, providing support to manage individual grants as well as across the entire grant portfolio. They will ensure that fiduciary risk and due diligence are proactively delivered, and that grantees are supported to strengthen their financial management to acceptable international standards taking into consideration their unique context.

Do you have a keen eye for fiduciary risk assessment, and experience in carrying out regular financial management checks? Then this might be for you.

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

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For both positions, 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.

Applications should reach AWDF no later than Tuesday 24th October 2023.

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.