AKINA MAMA WA AFRIKA - An international development organisation for African women.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) is an international, pan-African, non-governmental development organisation for African women based in the UK with an Africa regional office in Kampala, Uganda. AMwA was set up in 1985 by women from different parts of Africa resident in the United Kingdom. Translated from Swahili, the name means `solidarity among African women', signifying African sisterhood. AMwA coordinates local, regional and international initiatives, and builds the individual and organisational leadership capacities of African women through leadership development programs, networking, information and advocacy. AMwA is a medium sized organisation with a full time staff of 15 in the London and Kampala offices. The organisation is in the process of setting up a West Africa office. The organisation is funded through grants, donations and consultancies from local and international donors in the UK, Europe, USA and Africa. AMwA is governed by an International Executive Board of twelve women which is chaired by the President, and the organisation is led by an Executive Director.

After nine years of excellent service, the current Director is leaving AMwA to serve as the Executive Director of the newly established African Women s Development Fund, an Africa wide fundraising and grant-making initiative for African women based in Accra, Ghana. AMwA is hereby looking for someone willing to follow this tough act, and lead the organisation over the next few years.

Based in London, AMwA s Director will work with the Executive Board to give overall direction to the formulation, leadership and achievement of the organisation s philosophy, objectives and strategy. AMwA s work is guided by feminist principles and values. We are therefore seeking a committed feminist activist for this position. The Director will be an innovator and a key player in the African women s movement with experience of working in a leadership and management capacity in the UK, Europe or Africa. She will bring with her a proven track record in leadership, fundraising, organisational development, management, advocacy, networking, the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

There is an attractive remuneration package dependent on qualifications and experience. It also includes a relocation package where appropriate. For details about how to apply, interested candidates should contact Ms Sarah Mukasa, AMwA London office, 334-336 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7LQ. Tel: 44 0207 713 5166 Fax: 44 0207 713 1959. You can also email amwa@gn.apc.org or Njobarteh@hotmail.com Closing date for applications is Monday January 8th 2001.

AMwA is a Registered Charity in the United Kingdom, and a Company Limited by Guarantee. It is registered as an International NGO in Uganda by the NGO Registration Board, and is an NGO in Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council at the United Nations.