The demand for professionals who can bridge research, learning, and advocacy continues to grow within the global development sector. Organizations increasingly recognize that evidence-based programming and ethical knowledge production are essential for advancing social justice and influencing policy. The Feminist Knowledge Leadership (FKL) Assistant position at Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa) offers an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about feminist movements, research, and organizational learning.
This full-time remote role supports the organization’s mission of strengthening African feminist movements through knowledge production, documentation, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL). It is ideal for individuals with experience in research, programme coordination, and gender equality who are eager to contribute to meaningful social transformation.
About the Role
The Feminist Knowledge Leadership Assistant supports the implementation of UAF-Africa’s Feminist Knowledge Leadership Strategy. Working under the guidance of the Feminist Knowledge Leadership Coordinator, the successful candidate coordinates research activities, supports learning initiatives, manages partnerships, contributes to monitoring and evaluation processes, and assists in organizing the Feminist Republik platform and festival.
The position combines research, project coordination, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and data management, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to build expertise across multiple areas of international development.
Supporting Feminist Research and Knowledge Production
A significant portion of the role focuses on coordinating feminist research and knowledge generation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating research projects from planning through completion
- Supporting the development of research methodologies and ethical documentation frameworks
- Assisting in drafting research reports and publications
- Conducting literature reviews and desk research
- Mapping stakeholders and documenting feminist organizing practices
- Producing accessible learning resources from research findings
This work helps ensure that feminist experiences, lessons, and innovations are captured and shared in ways that inform advocacy and strengthen movements across Africa.
Learning, Documentation, and Feminist Republik
The position also contributes to documenting learning generated through the Feminist Republik Festival and other organizational convenings.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinating documentation for learning events
- Supporting interviews and focus group discussions
- Preparing learning briefs and synthesis reports
- Writing impact stories and reflection papers
- Ensuring all documentation follows feminist principles of care, dignity, consent, and narrative justice
These activities preserve institutional knowledge while amplifying the experiences of feminist activists and organizations.
Registry Partnership Coordination
The Assistant also plays an important role in maintaining relationships with Registry partners.
Key duties involve:
- Coordinating communication with partner organizations
- Tracking partnership agreements and deliverables
- Monitoring data submissions
- Conducting quality reviews of Registry datasets
- Organizing advisory committee meetings
- Maintaining partnership documentation
Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to ensure collaboration remains efficient and productive.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
The role provides substantial support to organizational learning through MEAL processes.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting data collection and reporting
- Coding and entering programme reports into databases
- Extracting and analysing programme information
- Supporting organizational learning sessions
- Maintaining accurate data management systems
- Assisting with trend analysis and grant tracking
Attention to detail and familiarity with data management systems are valuable assets in this aspect of the role.
Supporting Events and Convenings
The Assistant also contributes to planning and coordinating important organizational events.
Responsibilities include:
- Organizing logistics for the Feminist Republik Festival
- Supporting concept note and agenda development
- Coordinating speakers, facilitators, and consultants
- Assisting with participant communications
- Documenting discussions and producing post-event reports
These responsibilities require effective project coordination and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously within a remote working environment.
Qualifications and Skills
Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in fields such as:
- Gender Studies
- Women’s Studies
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
- International Development
- Communications
- Law
- Research or related disciplines
Applicants should also have at least three years of relevant professional experience in areas such as feminist research, programme coordination, MEAL support, or documentation within civil society organizations or NGOs.
Essential competencies include:
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Strong project coordination abilities
- Knowledge of feminist principles and gender equality
- Experience working in multicultural virtual teams
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Familiarity with data management platforms
- High standards of integrity, accountability, and confidentiality
Experience working with feminist organizations or social justice initiatives would be particularly valuable.
Why This Opportunity Matters
The Feminist Knowledge Leadership Assistant role offers far more than traditional programme support. It enables professionals to contribute directly to the documentation, preservation, and dissemination of feminist knowledge that informs advocacy, strengthens movements, and promotes gender justice across Africa.
By combining research, learning, partnership coordination, event management, and data analysis, the position provides valuable exposure to multiple dimensions of international development work while supporting meaningful social change.
For professionals committed to feminist leadership, human rights, and knowledge-driven advocacy, this remote opportunity represents an excellent platform to grow their careers while making a lasting impact on women’s rights and social justice across the African continent.
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