Position Location Flexible/Remote – Africa
Reporting to Feminist Knowledge Leadership Senior Programme
Manager
Contract Type 6 Months Renewable
Start Date September 2024
The Feminist Knowledge Leadership Programme Intern will support the knowledge leadership programme to ensure that documentation, learning, research and information management projects (ongoing and new) are timely executed. The candidate reports directly to the Knowledge Leadership Senior Programme Manager.
Specific Responsibilities
- Provide logistical support in organising physical and online meetings;
- Respond to queries from different partners in consultation with the Supervisor;
- Collect and upload data collection forms from Registry partners;
- Support any other pieces of work as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in womn’s studies, social sciences or related fields.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and French are mandatory. Arabic or Portuguese language skills are an added advantage.
- Previous research experience focusing on womn’s rights, human rights or social justice issues generally is an advantage.
Skills and Experience
- At least 1 year experience in research and knowledge generation.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel on the African continent and beyond as and when required
- An understanding of gender equality and womn’s rights issues, particularly in politically unstable and post-conflict African settings.
- Passionate about UAF-Africa’s mission, committed to teamwork, and achieving.
- Results and building effective teams.
- Excellent inter-personal, public speaking, writing and negotiation skills.
- Experience working in a virtual work environment an added advantage.
Work Environment
UAF-Africa is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring practices. UAF-Africa actively seeks a diverse applicant pool to build the most robust possible workforce. The Fund is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The position will be based in the selected candidate’s African country of residence.
We thank all those who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.