Feminist Mentors

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Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA)

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Volunteering
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: Volunteer position
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Location: Remote (global)
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Mentoring objectives
❖ The aim of  our  Mentorship program is to offer feminist guidance,  assistance,  and specialized knowledge to our fellows,  thereby assisting them in augmenting their proficiency in feminist principles,  expanding their knowledge base,  and fostering their professional development.
❖ Mentors will assume a pivotal role in moulding the alumni's comprehension of the feminist 
terrain,  offering  valuable  perspectives,  and  nurturing  a  culture  of  collaboration  and 
mutual support.

Scope of Work
Mentors will be allocated to either an individual alumna or a  cohort of alumnae,  with the assignment being contingent upon their respective expertise and the areas of interest of the alumni. The mentorship period will extend over 12 months and the mentors' distinct  responsibilities encompass:
❖ Offering mentorship and direction to the designated alumni in alignment with their areas of expertise and accumulated experience.
❖ Assisting the alumni in establishing  well-defined personal development goals and 
objectives.
❖ Organizing regular virtual or  in-person meetings with the alumni to review their advancements, address any obstacles, and offer constructive feedback.
❖ Providing valuable insights, sharing best practices, and offering practical guidance to assist the alumni in navigating the complex feminist terrain.
❖ Promoting and extending networking possibilities, as well as facilitating connections with 
pertinent professionals and stakeholders for the alumni.
❖ Supporting the alumni in developing their professional skills,  including research skills,  storytelling techniques, utilization of emerging technologies, and the mastery of effective communication methods.
❖ Monitoring the fellows'    progress and providing timely recommendations for 
improvement.
❖ Engaging in mentorship training sessions and workshops coordinated by AMwA.

Qualifications And Experience
❖ Must be a citizen of an African country.
❖ Must be a woman or identify as a woman including gender-expansive persons.
❖ Should work in a position within the early to mid-career stage, having accumulated 2 to  10 years of professional experience.
❖ Must be a feminist and possess a comprehensive understanding of fundamental feminist principles.
❖ Proficient understanding of emerging climate and economic technologies and current 
trends.
❖ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
❖ Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide emerging professionals.
❖ Understanding of the African feminist landscape, related sectors and development issues.
❖Willingness to dedicate time to engage in consistent mentorship meetings and provide ongoing support to the alumni throughout the fellowship.
❖ Having the capacity to offer practical insights and expertise would be an advantageous  attribute,  especially  when  it  involves  sharing  hands-on  knowledge  and  expertise  with  alumni,  particularly  on  subjects  such  as  economic  justice  and  climate  justice,  among  others

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