UK/Uganda: Executive Director
Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) is relocating its Head Office to Kampala, Uganda. AMwA is seeking an Executive Director, who will oversee the relocation from UK to Uganda, and lead the organisation through the next phase of its development from the head office in Uganda. The UK office will continue to carry out programmes in UK/Europe as a regional office.
Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) is relocating its Head Office to Kampala, Uganda. AMwA is seeking an Executive Director, who will oversee the relocation from UK to Uganda, and lead the organisation through the next phase of its development from the head office in Uganda. The UK office will continue to carry out programmes in UK/Europe as a regional office.
Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) is an international, pan-African, non-governmental development organisation for African women. AMwA is presently based in the UK with an East/Horn of Africa sub-regional office in Kampala, Uganda. AMwA was set up in 1985 by women from different parts of Africa resident in the United Kingdom. Translated from Swahili, the name means ‘solidarity among African women’, signifying African sisterhood. AMwA coordinates local, regional and international initiatives, and builds the individual and organisational leadership capacities of African women through leadership development programs, networking, information and advocacy.
AMwA is governed by an International Executive Board of twelve women, which is chaired by the President. The organisation is led by an Executive Director.
Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) is relocating its Head Office to Kampala, Uganda. AMwA is seeking an Executive Director, who will oversee the relocation from UK to Uganda, and lead the organisation through the next phase of its development from the head office in Uganda. The UK office will continue to carry out programmes in UK/Europe as a regional office.
Based initially in London and later in Uganda, AMwA’s Director will work with the Executive Board to give overall direction to the formulation, leadership and achievement of the organisation’s philosophy, objectives and strategy. AMwA’s work is guided by feminist principles and values. We are therefore seeking a committed feminist activist for this position. The Director will be an innovator and a key player in the African women’s movement with experience of working in a leadership and management capacity in Africa, UK, or Europe. She will bring with her a proven track record in leadership, fundraising, organisational development, management, advocacy, networking, the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
There is an attractive remuneration package dependent on qualifications and experience. It also includes a relocation package where appropriate.
For details about how to apply, please contact:
AMwA London office, 334-336 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7LQ;
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7713 5166 Email: [email protected]
Closing date for applications is Monday 13th March 2006.
AMwA is a Registered Charity in the United Kingdom (No.1041431), and a Company Limited by Guarantee (No.2958127). It is registered as an International NGO in Uganda by the NGO Registration Board, and is an NGO in Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council at the United Nations.
This post entails provision of personal services for African women. It is therefore advertised under Section 5(2)(d) of the Race Relations Act (1976) and the Sex Discrimination Act (1975).