The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) has officially announced an exciting employment opportunity for the position of Programme Assistant – Resourcing (Bilingual), offering qualified African women and gender-diverse professionals the chance to contribute to one of Africa’s leading feminist grantmaking organizations. The short-term role, running from July 2026 to June 2027, is designed for professionals with experience in programme administration, grantmaking support, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. AWDF continues to strengthen its mission of supporting women’s rights, gender justice, and feminist movements across Africa through strategic grantmaking and institutional support. Opportunity to Join a Leading Pan-African Feminist Organization The African Women’s Development Fund is widely recognized for its work in mobilizing financial and technical resources to support African women’s organizations and gender justice initiatives. The newly announced Programme Assistant – Resourcing role is positioned within AWDF’s resourcing and grantmaking operations and aims to strengthen the organization’s programme implementation and partner engagement systems. The role offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to impactful feminist development work across the continent while building experience in programme management and grantmaking operations. Role Overview and Responsibilities The Programme Assistant – Resourcing will provide both administrative and programmatic support to ensure efficient implementation of AWDF’s grantmaking activities and resourcing operations. The successful candidate will work closely with: Programme Managers Senior Programme Officers Programme Officers Various programme units across AWDF The position requires strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills to support programme delivery and partner engagement. Key Responsibilities of the Programme Assistant The selected candidate will support multiple operational and programme-related activities. Core Responsibilities Include: Supporting grantmaking processes and compliance Assisting with partner engagement activities Providing programme administration support Supporting budgeting and financial processes Gathering programme data and information Assisting with monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities Supporting project conceptualization and reporting Helping implement resourcing and grantmaking guidelines The role also contributes to strengthening organizational learning systems that help improve grantmaking approaches and programme adaptation. Focus on Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation A major component of the role involves supporting learning and accountability systems within AWDF’s programmes. The Programme Assistant will help facilitate: Monitoring and evaluation processes Learning documentation Programme adaptation strategies Data collection and reporting Knowledge management activities This work is essential in helping AWDF measure impact and continuously improve its support to feminist and women-led organizations across Africa. Ideal Candidate Profile AWDF is seeking candidates who are passionate about gender justice, feminist movement building, and development work in Africa. Preferred Skills and Experience Ideal applicants should demonstrate: Experience in programme administration Knowledge of grantmaking processes Monitoring and evaluation experience Budgeting and financial support skills Strong organizational and communication abilities Ability to work collaboratively in multicultural environments Experience supporting project implementation and reporting Bilingual communication skills are particularly important for this position due to AWDF’s work across multiple African regions and language communities. Commitment to Gender Equity and Inclusion In line with its feminist values and organizational mission, AWDF strongly encourages applications from: African women Gender-diverse persons Individuals committed to social justice and inclusion The organization continues to prioritize equitable participation and leadership within African development and philanthropic spaces. Contract Duration and Work Period The Programme Assistant – Resourcing role is offered on a short-term contractual basis. Contract Timeline Start Date: July 2026 End Date: June 2027 The position provides an opportunity for professionals to gain valuable experience working within a respected Pan-African feminist institution focused on transformative social change. Application Requirements Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents: Required Application Documents A cover letter (maximum two pages) A CV or résumé (maximum three pages) Cover Letter Should Highlight: Interest in the role Relevant professional experience Key competencies and achievements Alignment with AWDF’s mission and values The CV should clearly outline: Educational qualifications Employment history Relevant accomplishments and responsibilities Application Deadline Important Deadline Applications close on: Thursday, May 28, 2026 Due to the expected high number of applications, AWDF has stated that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and additional information. Why This Opportunity Matters The African Women’s Development Fund plays a critical role in supporting feminist organizing, women’s rights advocacy, and social justice initiatives across Africa. Working within AWDF provides professionals with the opportunity to: Contribute to feminist philanthropy Support grassroots women-led organizations Strengthen grantmaking systems Advance gender equity initiatives Build experience in Pan-African development work As gender justice movements continue to grow across the continent, institutions like AWDF remain essential in mobilizing resources, strengthening partnerships, and amplifying African feminist leadership. For professionals passionate about social impact, programme management, and feminist development, the Programme Assistant – Resourcing role offers valuable experience within one of Africa’s most influential grantmaking organizations. VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and WPChannel Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering this opportunity. 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