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Who We Are 

Urgent Action Fund–Africa (UAF-Africa) is a feminist, pan-African rapid response Fund committed to transforming power relations through resourcing African feminists and womn’s1 human rights defenders (AWHRDs) and their formations as an act of solidarity. 

About the Feminist Republik  
UAF-Africa is hosting the 3rd Feminist Republik Festival (3rd FRF), set to take place in Mombasa, Kenya, from 27-30 November 2025. The Festival will be a further opportunity for AWHRDs and feminist movements to learn, link and connect while sharing on and around what regeneration looks like in the wake of rising polycrises and increased resistance to feminist organising. The 3rd edition will centre the lived realities of WHRDs from crisis contexts across the continent, unpack what feminist response to crisis means and inviting us to reflect on trauma through the lens of crisis.  Through group discussions, storytelling, art, song, poetry and dance, we aim to critically engage with a critique of the systems that have never worked for us, explore transformational futures, and get re-energised and rejuvenated in the process. The festival will be designed with moments to grieve and celebrate. The healing justice research findings have also surfaced traditional healing practices that have been applied in feminist settings that we are interested in surfacing and collectively practising during the festival. The assignment UAF-Africa is seeking a dynamic and experienced rapporteur to document, capture, and reflect the essence of the Festival. The rapporteur will be responsible for capturing powerful stories, in-depth discussions, and the nuances emerging from AWHRDs as they engage with themes of crisis, trauma, healing, and collective care. The final report will include clear quotes, actionable insights, and concrete recommendations, serving as a vital resource to amplify the voices, visions, and strategies shared throughout the event.



Competences 
• Strong writing and analytical skills with the ability to synthesise complex discussions into clear, compelling narratives. • Experience in feminist or social justice spaces, with a deep understanding of gender, intersectionality, and human rights. 
• Excellent listening and observation skills, with the ability to capture nuance, tone, and context. 
• Experience in event documentation, including live note-taking, interviews, and reporting from conferences or gatherings. 
• Cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence are significant when engaging with trauma-informed or healing-centred conversations. 
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and to respect consent and confidentiality protocols. 
• Strong coordination and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple documentation formats. 
• Proficiency in English (Portuguese, Arabic and French, if relevant), with clear communication skills. 

Who we are
Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa) is a consciously feminist and womn’s human rights panAfrican Fund, registered in Kenya and Zimbabwe. Operating as a virtual organisation, the Fund boasts of strategic presence in Africa’s five sub-regions- East Africa: Nairobi- Kenya, KampalaUganda; North Africa: Cairo- Egypt; Southern Africa: Harare- Zimbabwe, Lilongwe- Malawi, Antananarivo- Madagascar, Johannesburg- Pretoria & Cape Town- South Africa, GaboroneBotswana; West Africa: Abuja -Nigeria and Parakou- Benin, Lomé, Togo; West/ Central Africa: Yaoundé & Douala Cameroon. Recognising the need to move resources rapidly on a continent where opportunities and threats arise and decline quickly, UAF-Africa uses a Rapid Response Grant making mechanism to support unanticipated, time sensitive, innovative, and unique initiatives that promote women’s agency in democratic governance, economic, environmental and climate justice, natural resources governance and conflict transformation while protecting their personhood, integrity, and rights.

Specific Responsibilities
Financial Operations and Management Support
• Preparation of payment vouchers upon validation of underlying documents.
• Updating QuickBooks.
• Carrying out monthly bank, cash, and credit card reconciliations.
• Monitor cash/bank balances for effective reporting.
• Filing monthly returns such as PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, e.g., NGO returns
• Assisting in liaising with HR to ensure the timely preparation of payroll and other staff entitlements. 
• Assist in the computation of various financial reports in a timely way and the required format.
• Assist with the project audits and institutional audits processes, and implement audit recommendations in day-to-day delivery. • Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, proposal budgets, and donor financial reports. 

Grantsmaking Support
• Grants administration- assist in the timely voucher preparation of sub-grants awarded upon validation of underlying documents, and inform the grantmaking team
• Assist with initiating the payment instructions at the bank for all grants awarded after verifying the underlying documents to support the payments.
• Assist in updating the grantmaking database. Generate data & reports from the database as a source of information for complementary portfolios. 

Other Responsibilities
• Providing periodic reports for internal/external communications to the team and other stakeholders.
• Work with the Operations team in ensuring the smooth running of the Nairobi office and staff working virtually across the African continent.
• Maintaining open and fluid communications with all vendors and contractors.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned within the portfolio.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies or equivalent 
• CPA Part II or equivalent Skills and Experience 
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience working in or with organisations in Africa, preferably womn’s rights or social justice-oriented organisations 
• Familiarity with grantmaking is an added advantage. 
• Experience working with QuickBooks software is an added advantage 
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English. French linguistic abilities would be plus 
• Strong analytical, presentation, planning and organisational skills 
• Ability to perform detailed work, frequently of a confidential nature and/or to handle a large volume of work systematically, optimally and accurately 

 

The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) is an independent civil society organization, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with offices in Austria, South Africa, Colombia and Malta, and a globally dispersed Secretariat working in around 40 countries.

APA-Obs is currently implementing the Mekong Network to Counter Transnational Crime (MNET-CTC) program. This program is funded by Australian Government through the Mekong-Australia Partnership.

APA-Obs is looking for a Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) advisor based in the Mekong region. Under the supervision of the Head of the Mekong Network to Counter Transnational Crime (MNET-CTC) and working collaboratively with other Asia-Pacific Observatory team members, the GEDSI officer will lead MNET-CTC’s approach to GEDSI, champion the integration of GEDSI across all strategic, technical and operational processes and ensure adherence to policies and best practises.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience and skills (E-Essential, D-Desirable) :