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. FAWE’s vision, mission, and goal are all resolute on the well-being of girls’ education. FAWE uses a holistic four-pronged approach to achieve gender equity and equality in education in Africa.
FAWE is currently looking for skilled and motivated individuals to join their team in the following positions:
1. Position: Database Associate
Job Description:
The Database Associate is responsible for developing, maintaining, and upgrading the central and project-specific databases, data gathering, data encoding, conducting data analysis, and supporting the design of various database tools and strategies. Additionally, the Database Associate handles IT-related tasks within the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain project-specific databases.
- Ensure timely and accurate data entry and updates.
- Support M&E Officer, program coordinator, and project officer in data collection and storage.
- Check and ensure the quality of data submitted by field staff.
- Implement proper backup, restore, data validation, and security procedures.
- Perform data analysis and generate data visualization.
- Conduct IT maintenance and manage database systems.
Qualifications & Skills Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, MIS, or related field (graduate degree preferred).
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, functions, etc.).
- Basic skills in Microsoft Excel and online data collection platforms.
- Strong organizational, data collection, and IT skills.
- Functional oral and written English communication skills.
- 0-2 years of experience.
2. Position: Administrative Associate
Job Description:
The Administrative Associate will support effective day-to-day administrative functions, including writing and drafting reports and documents.
Key Result Areas:
- Draft documents, policies, and reports.
- Support procurement and inventory management.
- Maintain filing systems and develop administrative process improvements.
- Coordinate contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Manage travel itineraries and office utilities.
Competencies Required:
- University degree in Secretarial, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
- Computer literacy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
3. Position: Communication Associate
Job Description:
The Communication Associate undertakes day-to-day communication activities, manages the organization’s internal and external communications, and creates public relations materials to increase visibility among stakeholders.
Main Duties:
- Manage communication through the organizational website and social media pages.
- Establish a communication and media unit.
- Facilitate networking, partnership building, and fundraising efforts.
- Produce newsletters, audiovisual materials, and field visit reports.
- Monitor and respond to media and public feedback.
- Develop communication strategies and public relations materials.
Job Requirements:
- BA degree in Communications, Public Information, International Relations, English Language and Literature, Journalism/Mass Media/Communications, or related fields.
- 0-2 years of experience.
About FAWE:
FAWE believes that educating women and girls improves livelihoods for entire communities and enhances civic education and liberties. Educated girls become educated women who influence the direction of their societies through governance and democratic processes. FAWE collaborates with communities, schools, civil society, NGOs, and ministries to achieve gender equity and equality in education through targeted programs.
Application Process:
Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply by submitting their CV, application letter, and testimonials via the respective application links provided under each job description.