Executive Director

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Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA)

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: USD 100,000 USD-USD 125,000 USD / yearly
  • Length of contract: Not specified
  • Deadline: 02/08/2026
  • Location: Kenya
Leadership / governance Movement building
For over 40 years, Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) has helped shape feminist leadership and movement building across Africa. Through their flagship African Women’s Leadership Institute (AWLI), advocacy work, and partnerships across the continent, they have supported generations of leaders driving change in communities, institutions, and movements.

Across changing political landscapes and shifting funding realities, AMwA has continued to evolve, adapt, and strengthen its impact. Today, they enter an exciting new chapter. With the launch of their 2026–2036 Strategy, they are deepening their commitment to transformative feminist leadership, collective power, and social change across Africa and beyond.

Our client, AMwA is looking to hire an experienced and visionary Executive Director to lead their organization into this next phase.  This is an opportunity to lead a respected dynamic Pan-African feminist institution at a moment of transformation.

 About the Role
This role sits at the intersection of feminist movement leadership, organizational stewardship and institutional influence. As Executive Director, you will provide overall leadership to AMwA, guiding strategy, organizational effectiveness and long-term sustainability, ensuring the organization remains a trusted and influential voice across Africa.

Who We Are Looking For
You are an African feminist leader who brings vision and execution. You understand feminist movement work and organizational leadership. You have built partnerships, mobilized resources, led teams, and navigated complexity. You know how to create momentum and bring people with you.

You Bring:
  • Deep understanding and experience in African feminist or women’s rights ecosystems
  • Significant senior leadership experience within feminist, women’s rights, or social justice spaces
  • Proven fundraising experience and established donor relationships
  • Political awareness and understanding of regional and continental dynamics
  • Strong people leadership and change management experience
  • Leadership grounded in integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Requirements
Qualifications
  • Minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent, in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Leadership, Public Policy or related field

 Core Skills and Experience 

  • 7–10 years in senior leadership, with 5+ years at an executive leadership level within feminist, women’s rights spaces

  • Hands-on fundraising experience with a strong track record in securing grants and cultivating donor partnerships.

  • Experience leading complex organizations, networks, or multi-stakeholder initiatives

  • Experience leading organizational transition, growth, or change

  • Strong political and contextual literacy across the African continent

  • Experience engaging regional and global institutions and movement actors

  • Fluency in English required. French or another AU language is a distinct advantage

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