Job Duties and Responsibilities

Coordination and Secretariat Support

Provide secretariat support to the Women in Leadership Africa Steering Committee and working groups.

Maintain and update an online platform for sharing documents and resources related to women’s leadership activities.

Support the organization and facilitation of online webinars, technical training, and networking meetings for women in leadership.

Coordinate with external organizations to develop and maintain mentoring and coaching programs.

Support the drafting of concept notes, reports, and policy recommendations related to women’s leadership in Africa.

Additionally, the position will support the development and roll-out of Humanitarian Leadership Operations for Corporate Services.

Capacity Building and Mentorship

Organize bi-annual leadership training workshops for women in IFRC Africa and National Societies.

Support the identification and selection of women for skill development and certification programs in leadership and management.

Facilitate mentorship and coaching programs to connect aspiring female leaders with experienced women in leadership roles.

Networking and Advocacy

Promote active participation of women in the GlowRed network and other leadership forums.

Facilitate regional networking opportunities and collaboration among female leaders.

Advocate for increased representation of women in governance and management structures within the IFRC and National Societies.

Monitoring and Reporting

Track progress on women’s participation in leadership roles and provide periodic reports.

Conduct surveys and collect feedback to assess the impact of the initiative.

Contribute to strategic discussions on gender equity and inclusion within IFRC Africa.

Other Responsibilities

Actively work towards the achievement of the IFRC’s goals and gender commitments.

Abide by and uphold the principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or steering committee.

Duties applicable to all staff.

Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals.

Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.

Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Education

University degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, International Development, or a related field. Required.

Experience

Working or volunteering experience with a Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in Africa. Preferred.

Knowledge of the RCRC Movement. Preferred.

Working experience in gender and inclusion programming, particularly related to leadership development. Preferred.

Working experience in organizing capacity-building initiatives, mentorship programs, and networking events. Preferred.