Programme Development and Partnership Officer

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Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 10+ years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 03/06/2025
  • Location: Kenya
Movement building
About FAWE

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a pan-African Non-Governmental organisation that operates through 34 National Chapters to promote gender equity and equality in education in Africa by fostering positive policies and attitudes towards girls’ education.

Overview of FAWE’s Vision

FAWE is a renowned thought leader in girls and young women’s education in Africa. FAWE facilitates access to quality education and training opportunities for girls and women across Africa to develop relevant skills to achieve their full potential in all realms of life. Our advocacy work is anchored on integrating gender-responsive approaches and policies in African education systems to inculcate skills and competencies in girls and women to enable them to contribute to and transform their societies. FAWE believes that the entry of girls into schools, their retention, and transition to higher levels of education make significant contributions to ending gender disparities and enhancing sustainable development in Africa.

Position Summary

FAWE seeks to recruit a highly talented Programme Development and Partnership Officer responsible for building an increasingly, diversified network of supporters, including institutional, corporate, academia, policymakers, donors/partners as well as other donors who share in the vision of FAWE and provide funds, technical support, and other forms of collaboration to meet the current and future needs of FAWE. The post holder will also be responsible for establishing and promoting the brand of FAWE RS regionally and abroad, raising awareness about the organization’s work at various forums and ensuring transparent information sharing with the public. He/she will be a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of various media sources and the development sector.

This role is responsible for providing leadership in the resource mobilization strategy in response to emerging opportunities and challenges.

Contract Type: This position is for a fixed term of three years with a possibility of extension based on funds availability and performance.

Location: The Programme Development and Partnership Officer will be based in the Regional Office in Nairobi, with intermittent regional travel.

Reporting to: Executive Director

Functional Relationships: The Programme Development and Partnership Officer will work closely with all FAWE Regional Secretariat employees. FAWE’s 34 National Chapters, Civil Society Organizations, donors and regional and sub-regional policy bodies, among others.

Direct Reportees: None

Qualification Requirements

  • Master’s degree in business administration, communication, Marketing, Public Relations, or equivalent.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Communication, Marketing or equivalent.
  • Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience in developing fund-raising strategy, institutional resource mobilization and building business portfolios NGO sector.
  • Proven understanding of the development sector, donor relations and grants management.
  • Fluency in English language and working knowledge of French is crucial.
  • Good writing and editorial skills.
Personal Attributes 

  • Excellent analytical, communication and writing skills.
  • Strong management and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency in computer applications and office 365.
  • Skill in developing sources for data collection; good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment.
  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

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