Fellowship Programme Associate at Mawazo Institute

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join Mawazo Institute as a Fellowship Programme Associate. This role offers the opportunity to support the delivery and administration of our Fellowship Programme across multiple functions.

Programme Coordination & Administration

• Support the Fellowship Programme Officer in planning, scheduling, and managing Fellowship programme activities
• Assist in the recruitment, review, onboarding, and orientation of new Fellows and mentors
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, databases, and documentation for programme participants, events, and activities
• Draft, update, and manage programme-related documents, templates, and communications
• Support the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Fellowship programme activities
• Maintain and regularly update databases of external opportunities (grants, conferences, publications, etc.) relevant to Fellows
• Source and share professional development and networking opportunities with Fellows

Training & Development Support

• Support the coordination and delivery of training courses and live learning events
• Liaise with course developers and facilitators to ensure training materials are available and sessions are effectively managed
• Track Fellows' participation and progress in trainings and activities
• Support the Fellowship Programme Officer in identifying relevant training and professional development opportunities

Mentorship Programme Support

• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of mentors for the mentorship programme
• Assist in the matching and coordination of Fellows with mentors
• Monitor mentorship engagement, providing logistical and administrative support
• Maintain records of mentorship interactions, feedback, and outcomes

Grant & Financial Administration

• Support the Fellowship Programme Officer and Fellowship Programme Lead in the administration of Fellows Fund grants, including application tracking and documentation
• Assist in reviewing and organizing financial documents related to grant disbursements