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Consultancy: Developing our Strategic Framework
Consultancy: Developing our Strategic Framework
Established in 2000, the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a feminist grantmaking foundation that supports local, national and Africa regional women’s organisations working towards the promotion and realisation of women’s rights and recognition of African women’s leadership in all spheres of life. As an intersectional feminist organisation, we have an inclusive understanding of the word “women”.
As our current strategic plan, entitled “Shaping the Future”, is coming to a close, AWDF is now seeking to develop a new strategic framework to guide our work over the next ten years (2022-2032). This process comes at a critical time, as the world has experienced seismic changes since the above-mentioned were developed (including the challenges and opportunities facing African women, the organisations and movements that support their rights, and those affecting the regional and global ecosystem in which we operate), and as AWDF is reflecting on what growth means after 21 years of existence.
AWDF is therefore seeking to engage a consultant, a team of consultants or a consultancy firm to provide strategic, technical and facilitation support to AWDF in the development of our new strategic framework. The purpose of the strategic planning process is to develop a new strategic framework that will guide AWDF’s work and institutional transformations over the next ten years, with the aim to increase our impact and ability to fulfil our mandate. The consultancy will take place from September 2021 to March 2022.
The deadline for submission of proposals is 31 August 2021. Proposals should be sent by email to consultants@awdf.org with “Strategic Planning Consultancy” in the subject line. In line with AWDF’s mission, qualified and interested African women are encouraged to apply.
For more details about the consultancy, the preferred profile of the consultants, and how to apply, please download the full
Terms of Reference here
Exciting New Vacancies: Join our Team!
Exciting New Vacancies: Join our Team!
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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.
The following positions are currently available.
1. Movement Building Specialist (Click here for Terms of Reference)
2. Programme Officer – Team Learning (Click here for Terms of Reference)
3. Programme Officer – Special Initiatives: Ford Foundation (Click here for Terms of Reference)
4. Bilingual Capacity Building Assistant, French & English (Click here for Terms of Reference)
5. Bilingual Consultant: Due Diligence, English & French (Click here for Terms of Reference)
Closing Date for submitting Applications: 15th July 2021
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Nous avons des postes vacants pour des féministes africaines dynamiques et motivées, passionnées par les droits des femmes et la justice sociale. Si vous avez l’esprit d’équipe, et si vous êtes enthousiaste à l’idée de travailler avec de multiples parties prenantes et partenaires, nous serions ravies d’avoir vos candidatures. Suivant, sont les postes disponibles :
Spécialiste : Construction de Mouvements (Cliquez ici pour les Termes de Référence – en Anglais)
Chargé(e) de Programmes – Apprentissage en équipe (Pour les Termes de Référence, Cliquez ici – en Anglais)
Chargé(e) de Programmes – Initiatives spéciales – Fondation Ford (Postulez ici! Termes de Référence en Anglais )
Assistant(e) -Renforcement des Capacités, Bilingue (Français et Anglais) (Postulez ici! Termes de Référence en Anglais)
Consultant(e) – Due Diligence, Bilingue ((Français et Anglais) (Pour les Termes de Référence, Cliquez ici – en Anglais)
Date de clôture : 15 juillet 2021
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Consultancy – Bilingual Due Diligence Officer
Consultancy – Bilingual Due Diligence Officer
IS THIS YOU?
We are looking for a dynamic Bilingual Programme Officer with Accounting background for a short-term consultancy.
As a grant making foundation, due diligence processes are very critical for AWDF risk management processes. These processes start from the pre-award stage where financial; information from the grant applicants are reviewed and continue after the award stage till the grant is closed.
Our overall grant portfolio has increased over the years and a Consultant is required to support the financial management aspects of the Francophone portfolio in the grant process from the pre-award stage till the grant is closed.
Please click here for full details of the Consultancy.
Closing date is 4th June 2021
Vacancy: Programme Officer – Special Initiatives
Vacancy: Programme Officer – Special Initiatives
Are you passionate about women’s rights in Africa, excited about African feminism, embrace African women’s diversity and are innovative?
Are you adept at assessing grants applications for funding and contributing in-depth knowledge to shape grants strategy in the context of women’s rights?
Do you have experience developing, coordinating, managing and implementing projects?
Are you ready to contribute to outreach and networking as well as fundraising activities as required to promote women’s rights in Africa?
We have an exciting position vacant and looking for a dynamic team player to join us as Programme Officer – Special Initiatives.The Programme Officer (P.O.) plays a critical role in the Grants Department with a primary responsibility for development, coordination, management and implementation of the Leading From the South (LFS) programme in particular, plus contributing to the other work of the Grants team in general. This includes outreach with the team to grow the grants portfolio, knowledge production in selected areas, and contributing to monitoring, learning and evaluation. The P.O. will work in close collaboration with other Grants Programme Officers and Assistants, and with staff in communications, knowledge management, resource mobilisation, finance, administration and overall management.
For more details about this position, please click here.
How to Apply:
Qualified and interested persons should send a cover letter indicating their relevant skills and experience and CV of not more than 3 pages by email to:
The Human Resources Manager at jobs@awdf.org with application for the position being applied for indicated as the subject line. The is a re-advertised post and previous applicants need not apply.
Applications for the vacancies should reach AWDF no later than 6th January, 2021. 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
AWARD Job Vacancy: Deputy Director, Gender Responsive Agriculture
AWARD Job Vacancy: Deputy Director, Gender Responsive Agriculture
Position: Deputy Director, Gender Responsive Agriculture
Deadline: January 19th, 2015
Background (About AWARD)
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is an organisation dedicated to accelerating agricultural gains across Sub-Saharan Africa by investing in the scientific and leadership skills of Africa’s leading women agricultural scientists. AWARD is cultivating a growing pool of African women to be (a) effective within ARD institutions supporting the agricultural value chain; (b) effective across a range of research disciplines serving the sector; (c) responsive to gender issues in the service of women, without excluding men; and (d) technically competent to generate innovations needed by rural smallholders, most of whom are women.
Job Summary
The Deputy Director, will work closely with the Director on major initiatives that raise AWARD’s regional and global profile as a leader in the Gender Responsive Agriculture Agenda. The incumbent will oversee AWARD’s Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation, Communications, and Data Analysis units, ensuring that they support the program (both internally and externally) in building an expertly informed focus on gender responsive agriculture for Africa. The ideal candidate will be a compelling leader, able to translate data on gender and agriculture into compelling narratives and action points, and share these in a variety of formats with key players in global agriculture arena.
Skills and Qualifications
This is an internationally recruited post, based in ICRAF in Nairobi, which is open to men and women of all nationalities. You should have:
- A Masters or PhD in agricultural research or social science, with a particular focus on gender and gender-responsive research.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience working in gender-responsive agricultural research and development, with international experience in Western and Southern Africa being particularly advantageous.
- A proven track record of communicating program results to a variety of audiences, with skills in monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, communication, and/or public relations.
- Excellent leadership, supervisory, planning and organization skills.
- Creative, conceptual and analytical thinker with strong analytical skills, expertise in handling both quantitative and qualitative data.
- Effective communication, presentation and problem handling skills.
- Must be “digitally savvy” with demonstrated affinity for social media, electronic data management systems, and/or other online tools.
- Team-building skills with a collaborative management style.
- Ability to forge and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of representatives of AWARD’s diverse stakeholders.
To Apply
The application can be found here. To learn more about AWARD, click here.
AWDF Job Vacancy: Communications and Fundraising Specialist
AWDF Job Vacancy: Communications and Fundraising Specialist
Background
The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), an Africa wide women’s rights grant making foundation based in Accra, Ghana requires the services of a Communications and Fundraising Specialist who will work within the Office of the Chief Executive Officer.
Job Summary
The post holder will be responsible for managing the diverse communications needs of the organization, working closely with the CEO and other members of the fundraising and communications team. Knowledge of managing websites, social media tools, microsoft office, good writing skills, strong communications experience and events organising are essential. The ability to speak and write French will be an advantage.
Deadline: 10th October 2014
Location: Accra, Ghana
Specific Duties:
- To provide strategic oversight, develop and manage AWDF’s diverse communication needs
- To strengthen and implement AWDF’s communications strategy, including in the following ways:
- compile regular newsletters, grantee stories and updates for the AWDF and African Feminist Forum(AFF) websites, associated social media channels and other communications outlets as identified
- be proactive, prompt and timely in communicating briefs on emerging issues involving women and girls on the continent
- conduct and write up various interviews, including of African women leaders and AWDF’s grantee partners
- update specific social media tools.
- organise a range of outreach events
- write and produce publications, reports, press releases, statements and flyers for diverse constituencies
- be proactive in identifying new communications opportunities for AWDF, its staff, its grantees and networks
- To develop and manage AWDF’s communications databases with contacts and details of AWDF’s key stakeholders.
- lead on the organisation of key events in the AWDF calendar including International Women’s Day celebrations and the organisation of the African Women in Film Forum
- To lead on programmatic communications activities as part of AWDF’s non grant making activities and to provide advice, guidance and ideas regarding communications in AWDF’s thematic grantmaking areas
- To provide fundraising communications support as well as report/proposal writing to donors and other stakeholders
- To provide special communications support to the Office of the CEO and to Special Programmes, including in building AWDF’s portfolio of individual donors
- To support the communication needs and training of AWDF staff and grantee partners
- To act as the key contact person to the media
- To build communication partnerships and key media alliances
- To collect and prepare stories capturing the impact of AWDF’s work and our grantee partners
- Analyse the impact of AWDF’s communications activities
- Any other reasonable duties assigned
Essential Knowledge and Experience:
- Education to graduate degree level
- Experience of managing communications programmes and activities in a range of settings, but particularly in media, civil society or social justice organisations
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work democratically and effectively with diverse groups and people.
- Ability to work to work to tight deadlines.
- Strong commitment to social justice, women’s rights and social change
Qualifications
- University degree in the social sciences, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or other related discipline.
- Working knowledge of French will be an advantage, as will experience in fundraising and resource mobilization.
Qualified candidates should send typed applications and a CV of not more than 3 pages to the Human Resource Manager, African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), 78 Ambassadorial Enclave, East Legon, P.M.B.CT 89, and Cantonments Accra Ghana. Copies should be sent by email to ninson@africlub.net/awdf with ‘Communications and Fundraising Specialist’ as the subject reference. Applications should reach AWDF no later than October 10, 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for additional information and interviews
Join our Team: AWDF seeks a Communications Consultant
Join our Team: AWDF seeks a Communications Consultant
The African Women’s Development Fund seeks to hire a Communications Consultant who may either work out of AWDF House in Ghana or virtually if they are located outside of Ghana. Please send your C.V. by email to grace[at]awdf dot org by 10th of June 2014.
Please see PDF of job description in the link below
JD – Communications Consultant (May 2014)
Join the AWDF Team: We’re looking for a Knowledge Management Specialist
Join the AWDF Team: We’re looking for a Knowledge Management Specialist
PROGRAMMES SPECIALIST, KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Background
The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a grant making foundation, which aims to support the work of the African women’s movement for peace, equality, sustainable development and social justice. AWDF, which is based in Accra, Ghana. AWDF requires the services of an experienced, innovative and dedicated Programmes Specialist, Knowledge Management, to support the senior management team in the development and implementation of an organisational knowledge management strategy.
Job Specification
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 African women, the African Women’s Movement, the organisation itself and most importantly, the issues it seeks to address.AWDF also disseminates knowledge to showcase the work of its grantees, to raise awareness of the issues they seek to address, to influence decision-making in Africa and internationally and to mobilise greater public support for women’s rights in Africa. In addition, it generates and disseminates information, knowledge and learning to strengthen grantee organisational effectiveness.
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating AWDF’s knowledge management function, ensuring a sound evidence base of the impact of AWDF’s work, as well as the ability to showcase this work and the issues the organisation seeks to address, to broad publics both internal and external to AWDF.
The post holder will have primary responsibility for:
- Commissioning, Repackaging and Disseminating of research in AWDF’s key areas of work:
- Ensuring AWDF is kept abreast of external research, studies and trends that will impact on AWDF’s key areas of work.
- Coordinating specified AWDF commissioned research
- Developing tools to enhance knowledge management within AWDF
- Working closely with the Communications team to disseminate key information and education about AWDF’s work.
- Ensuring Quality Standards of AWDF’s Knowledge Production
- Coordinating the compilation of AWDF’s key publications
- Ensuring that publications such as reports and other publications are produced in line with AWDF’s publications and reporting guidelines.
- Ensuring that all AWDF commissioned research and documentation is produced in line with AWDF publications and reporting guidelines.
- Ensuring a Sound Evidence Base of AWDF’s Impact
- Working with the M&E Specialist to produce periodic qualitative and quantitive reports of AWDF’s work and achievements
- Compiling or coordinating compelling narratives of the achievements of AWDF’s constituents for advocacy, awareness raising and public mobilisation.
- Development of dissemination strategies for this work
- Supporting senior management and AWDF colleagues with high quality, well written, accurate and specific information to achieve AWDF’s mandate
- Developing and managing a database of AWDF’s key partners and stakeholders.
- Ensuring Knowledge Production as a Learning Tool
- Coordinating the production or collation of good practice guidelines, tools and practice
- Providing regular internal briefs to AWDF staff team
- Developing advocacy materials, policy and legislative briefs on key aspects of AWDF’s work
- Representing AWDF at key meetings and convenings with a view to demonstrate AWDF effectiveness and value added from a sound evidence base.
- Managing AWDF’s Resource Centre
- Working with the team to update the electronic and physical library as well as oversee the use of this resource).
- Providing guidance to the management team on key research, documentation, studies and writing for purchase to house in the resource centre
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager
Person Specification
- At least a second degree in social sciences or related field with at least seven years relevant experience, including significant experience of working in the field of women’s rights organising in Africa.
- Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.
- Strong IT skills especially in the areas of database development and management
- Demonstrable commitment to women’s rights and social justice.
- A productive self starter who can develop and put in place innovative information ideas
- Demonstrable ability to liaise with a broad range of people
- Ability to absorb high volumes of information and documentation and to break down difficult and complicated concepts.
- Ability to track multiple activities assist and collaborate with other staff and respond to direction and requests
- Ability to work on one’s own with minimum supervision.
- Experience working with an international organisation (preferred)
- Working knowledge of French preferred.
- Experience of engaging in social science research is desirable
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally
Qualified candidates should send applications (2 pages) and a CV of not more than 4 pages to the Human Resources Manager, African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), 78 Ambassadorial Enclave, East Legon, P.M.B.CT 89, Cantonments Accra Ghana. Copies should be sent by email to Grace@africlub.net/awdf, with ‘Programmes Specialist, Knowledge Management’ as the subject reference. Applications should reach AWDF no later than February 28, 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for additional information and interviews.
Job Vacancy and Description for Front Desk Personnel at AWDF
Job Vacancy and Description for Front Desk Personnel at AWDF
Background
The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), an Africa-wide fundraising and grant making Africa foundation based in Accra, Ghana requires the services of a Programme Assistant to be responsible for front desk services.
Job profile: The post holder will serve as an initial point of contact for AWDF, receive and disseminate information and coordinate internal and external communication. She will work closely with the Administrative Assistant, Programme Officers in the Grants Department and the entire staff of AWDF. Preference will be given to candidates who are bi lingual in French and English, although ability to speak French is a desirable, but not essential employment criteria.
Duties for the person at the front desk
A) Serve as an initial point of contact at the front office
- Welcome visitors
- Provide basic information to callers
- Take messages, screen calls, transfer calls, and answer questions
- Open, record and distribute mails
- Assist with photocopying, and support colleagues in other departments during peak periods
- Keep the reception area tidy and well maintained
- Support the Administrative Assistant and provide back up to her
B) Give support to the Grants Department:
- Assist with inputting data into the Grants Information System
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Grants Manager
Person Specification:
The prospective applicant should hold secretarial qualifications with a relevant degree or HND. Additionally, the person must have the following competencies:
- Oral and written fluency in English language
- Strong organizational , written and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage time effectively with the multi-tasked front desk
- Strong computer skills especially Microsoft Office
- Highly professional, adaptable to change and able to work independently
- Has good judgment, willing to take initiatives and able to work well under pressure
- Has knowledge and experience of modern office procedures
- Able to pay high attention to details
- Ability to adhere to tight deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with the organisation’s partners and stakeholders
- Flexible in adapting to changing work parameters
Willingness to work outside normal working hours when required
The selected candidate will in many instances be the first person that visitors to AWDF see and speak to. For this reason it is crucial that any applicant to this position believes firmly in and reflects the values of AWDF. Applicants to this role must be passionate about women’s rights.
Please note that as part of AWDF’s commitment to furthering the leadership of women, this position and all programme vacancies are restricted to women applicants. Candidates must be living in Accra and legally able to work in Ghana
Position Specification: Executive Director of The African Women’s Development Fund USA
Position Specification: Executive Director of The African Women’s Development Fund USA
Location
Chicago, IL preferred, but not required
Reporting Relationship
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
The African Women’s Development Fund USA (AWDF USA) is a 501c(3) organization created to raise visibility and financial support in the United States for The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) based in Accra, Ghana. AWDF is a grant-making organization that supports women’s organizations across the continent of Africa. Over the past 10 years, AWDF has made grants totalling more than $16M US to 800 women’s organizations in over 43 African countries. Please see africlub.net/awdf for more information.
This is a new position and the first paid position of AWDF USA. Prior to this time, the work of AWDF USA has been done by volunteers and a short-term consultant. This position will be supported by a part-time bookkeeper and administrative assistant.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
AWDF USA seeks an Executive Director (the “ED”) that will enable the organization to be strategic and influential in a rapidly changing and demanding global environment. The ED is responsible for creating and advancing AWDF USA’s mission and vision. The ED is also responsible for the overall management of AWDF USA and the implementation of its policies. This individual reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for keeping the Board engaged and informed so that they can fulfill the governance responsibilities entrusted to them. Specifically, the ED will be responsible for Fundraising, Marketing, Finance and Administration, Management and Leadership, Communications and External Relationships, and Board Relations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have a strong track record of proven leadership ability and be capable of juggling many priority projects working independently. This individual should possess the capacity to assess, analyze and design strategic organizational structures, programs and processes and handle the organization’s day-to-day operations.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the challenges facing start-up global organizations and possess the creative vision to address these challenges effectively. The ED must be a strong decision-maker, facilitator, inspiring leader, and passionate advocate who can effect change where it is needed.
Specific previous experiences and qualifications include:
- Passionate belief in the AWDF’s mission, vision, and values.
- Demonstrated commitment to the human rights of women and a global feminist perspective.
- Integrity and high ethical standards with a reputation for fairness and transparency.
- Strong sensitivity and commitment to cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual, and socioeconomic diversity.
- Demonstrated fundraising track record and experience in strategic marketing. The ability to compete for and win philanthropic support from individuals, foundations and corporations.
- Experience working with members of a Board of Directors with a history of strengthening proper governance guidelines and building the consensus necessary to ensure organizational success.
- Creativity and innovation in conceptualizing, identifying, and pursuing opportunities, partnerships, and resource development.
- Proven ability to create constructive partnerships among diverse constituencies, to strengthen consensus building, collaboration, and communication.
- Effective verbal and written communications, including excellent public speaking skills for formal and extemporaneous presentations and the ability to clearly and convincingly communicate the work and vision of AWDF USA.
- Working knowledge of international development, human rights, and the feminist movement internationally.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to use diplomacy effectively.
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.
EDUCATION
An undergraduate degree is required. A graduate degree in a relevant field of study such as global/international affairs or development, women’s/gender studies, human rights, law, non-profit management, international business, or MBA is highly preferred.
COMPENSATION
A competitive compensation package will be offered to attract outstanding candidates
To apply for this position, please send a letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to secy.awdfusa@gmail or to AWDF USA at 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 by 5pm CST on April 1, 2011.