FAWE Vacancy Announcement

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a membership-based pan-African Non-Governmental Organisation that operates through 34 National Chapters in sub-Saharan Africa to promote girls’ and women’s education. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

Position 1: Communication Associate

Job Summary:
The Communication Associate will support the development, coordination, and execution of the communication strategy. The role includes managing the organization’s communications, media work, and preparing advocacy packages.

Main Duties:

• Manage daily communication activities through the organizational website, Facebook, and other media pages.
• Establish a communication and media unit.
• Facilitate networking, partnership building, and fundraising efforts.
• Maintain relationships with media to promote the organization’s image.
• Produce newsletters, case studies, success stories, and other printed and audiovisual materials.
• Participate in field visits, prepare reports, and document stories.
• Monitor and respond to feedback from media and the public.
• Develop public relations materials to increase visibility among stakeholders and lawmakers.
• Prepare and supervise publicity materials.
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.

Job Requirement:

• BA degree in Communications, Public Information, International Relations, Computer Science, English Language and Literature, Journalism/Mass Media/Communications, or related fields.
• 0-2 years of experience.

Position 2: Administrative Associate

Job Description:
The Administrative Associate will support effective day-to-day administrative functions, drafting documents, policies, and reports.

Key Result Areas:

• Draft and write various administrative reports and policies.
• Support procurement and maintain inventory records.
• Develop administrative process improvements in the ERP system.
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers.
• Book air tickets and manage travel itineraries.
• Coordinate reservations and catering for meetings.
• Manage requisition of office utilities.

Competencies Required:

• A university degree in Secretarial, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a relevant field.
• Proficiency in computer literacy and accuracy in attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Reports to: WASRO Coordinator

Person Specification:

• Smart, presentable, confident, and well-spoken.
• Team player with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Position 3: Database Associate

Job Description:
The Database Associate is responsible for developing, maintaining, and upgrading databases, supporting data collection, analysis, and IT-related tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain project-specific databases.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry.
• Support Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and field staff in data collection.
• Check data quality and mentor field staff.
• Ensure proper filing of data.
• Develop and maintain database structures.
• Implement backup, restore, data validation, and security procedures.
• Perform data analysis and visualization.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, MIS, or a related field (graduate degree preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated information management skills.
• Strong organizational and IT skills.
• Functional English communication skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Ability to multi-task calmly and professionally.

About FAWE

FAWE’s vision, mission, and goal focus on promoting gender equity and equality in education in Africa. We believe that educating women and girls improves livelihoods and enhances civic education and liberties for entire communities. Educated girls become educated women who can influence governance and democratic processes.

We work with communities, schools, civil society, NGOs, and ministries to achieve gender equity and equality in education through targeted programs. Our partners are encouraged to enact policies and create positive learning environments for both girls and boys.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements can apply by sending their application letter, updated CV, and credentials in PDF format by clearly stating the position they are applying for.

Apply here.