Programme Assistant Intern– Portuguese speaking

 

Terms of Reference

 

(Programme Assistant Intern– Portuguese speaking)

 

1. About AWDF  

As a Pan-African feminist fund, the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) resources, strengthens and upholds women’s rights and feminist organisations and movements across Africa, to make gender justice a reality for all on our continent and worldwide. Over the past 24 years, AWDF has awarded approximately USD100 million to women’s rights and feminist organisations throughout Africa (and in selected Middle Eastern countries through one of our initiatives). Through its grantmaking, programmatic and advocacy work, AWDF has supported work that has led to changes in law and policy, social norms and movement-building for gender justice. 

Building on its strong track record, in 2023 AWDF launched Lemlem, a ten-year strategic framework (2023-2033), which guides its efforts to advance gender equality and gender justice for girls, women and gender-diverse people across Africa.  At its core, the strategy’s focus is on resourcing, nurturing and strengthening those who are best placed to achieve transformative change: African women’s and feminist groups, organisations and movements.

2. Background

AWDF is looking for a short-term Programme Assistant – Portuguese speaking intern to support Programmes and the grantmaking team by ensuring smooth coordination of grant processes, documentation, communication with grantee partners (especially Portuguese-speaking partners), and day-to-day administrative tasks. This role is a bridge between programmes and operational support with a focus on but not limited to Portuguese speaking partners.

As a Pan African grantmaking organisation AWDF is seeking to beef up its engagements and investment in Portuguese speaking countries in Africa. AWDF needs a Portuguese and English speaking feminist who knows about the feminist movement ecosystem in the Portuguese speaking countries  and would be able to co-lead engagements with  feminist and Women’s rights organisations, groups and movements in the Portuguese speaking countries.  The intern will also support grantmaking processes in these countries and beyond.

3. Purpose of the Assignment

The Programme Assistant – Portuguese speaking intern's role is to ensure effective coordination, communication, grant administration, and partner engagements.  The roles and responsibilities are as follows;

• Provide support to the Portuguese Portfolio 
• Support the Lusophone mapping work and outreach efforts
• Support the application review processes
• Support applicants’ pre contracting processes
• Track and followup on grantee partners’ reports, receipts and communications
• Support programme officers in following up on grantee partners’ contractual obligations 
• Contribute to planning and strategy meetings in the department
• Any other duties as will be assigned by the Programmes Manager

 4. Location

AWDF Office Justice Sarkodie Addo Avenue East Legon 

5. Deliverable

To provide a monthly report of work accomplished as outlined in the TOR.

6. Intern’s Profile

The role holder should have:

A University degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Development Studies or related field. 

Have knowledge and experience engaging with the feminist movement in Portuguese speaking countries.  

Have practical experience supporting project management processes, including planning, tracking, reporting, and coordination will be an advantage.

Competencies

The intern should have:

1. Ability to speak and write good Portuguese and English languages. 
2. Knowledge of women’s rights  and feminist issues especially in Portuguese speaking countries in Africa
3. Strong report writing skills
4. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools and other data systems such as Salesforce
5. Meticulous administration skills and attention to detail
6. Good human relations
7. Ability to work with minimum supervision or in a team
8. Ability to work in an environment of diverse cultures
9. Ability to keep confidential information
10. Excellent interpersonal skills and flexible attitude 
11. Proven ability to work under tight deadlines 
12. Commitment to AWDF’s feminist values. 

 

1. Duration of the Assignment 

The internship is for a duration of 18 months and the role holder will be working from Monday to Friday.

Applications for the vacancy should reach AWDF no later than Wednesday 14th May, 2025.  Due to our limited capacity, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for additional information and interviews.

Monthly Allowance: USD 968.50