Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is Seeking an Entrepreneurship Officer – Apply By 10 April 2026 @Unknown

Overview

Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is inviting applications for the position of Entrepreneurship Officer, aimed at advancing youth economic empowerment across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Coordinate delivery of business and entrepreneurship training programmes.
• Manage competitive start-up grant processes, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
• Support development of viable business proposals, especially for marginalized groups.
• Promote innovative, inclusive, and gender-responsive enterprise development models.
• Monitor programme performance, risks, and job creation outcomes.
• Assess and strengthen entrepreneurship capacity within national chapters.
• Develop partnerships with entrepreneurship hubs and financial institutions.
• Coordinate mentorship programmes and track mentor–mentee engagements.
• Contribute to fundraising and proposal development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, education, social sciences, or related fields.
• At least 7 years of experience in MSME support, entrepreneurship, or incubation programmes.
• Experience in training delivery and business plan evaluation.
• Proven track record in partnership development.
• Experience working with marginalized groups, including young women, persons with disabilities, and refugees.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• Experience linking education and entrepreneurship programmes (preferred).

Benefits

• Fixed-term contract (3 years, renewable based on performance and funding).
• Multi-country implementation across 10 African nations.

Location

Nairobi

How to Apply

• Submit application via the official online form.
• Deadline: 10 April 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT.
• Only complete applications will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline

10 April 2026