Programme Manager at Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)

About FAWE

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Ghana is a non-governmental organization that is non-political, voluntary, charitable, and non-sectarian. FAWE does not discriminate based on race, ideology, colour, nationality, or religious persuasion. We promote gender equity and equality in education in Ghana by fostering favourable policies and attitudes toward girls' education.

Position Overview

FAWE Ghana is seeking a high-caliber, results-oriented individual with integrity to join our dynamic professional team as Programme Manager. This is a full-time position based in Accra, Ghana.

About the Role

A key strategic objective of FAWE Ghana is to ensure that girls and young women across Ghana have access to quality education and training opportunities to develop relevant skills for the world of work.

The Programme Manager reports to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the implementation of programmes at FAWE Ghana, especially the Mastercard Foundation partnership that will support marginalized young people to access tertiary education in TVET and University.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and technical input in FAWE Ghana programmes as envisaged in the FAWE Strategic Plan (2024 – 2028) and organisational plans, with specific focus on implementing an education and skills training programme over a seven-year period.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support programme implementation at FAWE Ghana
• Lead the Mastercard Foundation partnership to support marginalized young people accessing tertiary education in TVET and University
• Foster innovations and advocacy strategies about gender equity and transformative education principles
• Provide leadership in building effective partnerships
• Support resource mobilization for scale-up and replication of programmes
• Lead monitoring, evaluation, and documentation activities

Position Details

• Location: Accra, Ghana, West Africa
• Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
• Category: NGO Jobs in Ghana