Executive Manager

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African Women's Development Fund (AWDF)

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Funds
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: USD 55,760 USD-USD 76,670 USD / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Not specified
  • Deadline: 31/07/2026
  • Location: Ghana
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Job Summary 
The Executive Manager’s role is to provide support to AWDF’s CEO, executive leadership and senior management functions to ensure and facilitate effective priority-setting, decision-making, cross-department integration and organisation-wide collaboration, in pursuit of organizational goals and outcomes. The Executive Manager will support the CEO in coordinating collaboration across the AWDF leadership and management team. Working closely with the CEO, the Director of Programmes, Director of Operations and the Director of Partnerships & Voice, she/they will coordinate selected organisation-wide planning-related processes and initiatives. She/they will also oversee the Executive Office team’s work to ensure the CEO can focus her time and energy on top priorities and strategic objectives. In addition, the Executive Manager will work with the CEO in facilitating the strategic and effective engagement of the Board of Directors. The Executive Manager will directly supervise the Executive Assistant.

Essential Knowledge and Experience 
  • Understanding of and commitment to AWDF’s feminist principles and approaches
  • Strong commitment to non-discrimination in all forms and active commitment to inclusive diversity
  • Accountability- takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions; follows through on commitments; maintains confidentiality with sensitive information; acknowledges and learns from mistakes without blaming others; recognizes the impact of one’s behaviour on others
  • Creativity in AWDF work, including problem solving; by discovering new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking.
  • Effective Communication - expresses oneself clearly and effectively when speaking and/or writing to individuals or groups; listens attentively; ensures that information is understood by all parties; shares information in a timely manner using the most appropriate method; presents well-organized information in a group setting
  • People management, experience managing and developing a direct report, with the ability to delegate effectively, provide coaching and hold others accountable for results.
  • Inclusive Collaboration - works collegially with others, cooperating in both interpersonal and team relationships; fosters enthusiasm and maintains mutual trust, candour and respect.  Inclusiveness embraces the perspectives and contributions of each individual including their diversity.
  • Consistently respectful - consistently treats colleagues and stakeholders respectfully by acknowledging and valuing individual differences, communication is open and civil, conflict is addressed early and fosters culture of empowerment and cooperation.
  • Constructive Stakeholder Engagement - effectively building and managing relationships with our different stakeholders, engaging constructively with them in a planned and meaningful way in pursuit of our strategic objectives. 

  • Integrity - Consistent demonstration of ethical, feminist leadership reflected in all aspects of personal and professional activities
  • Professional excellence and consistent stewardship of AWDF assets.
  • Commitment to live the values highlighted in the AWDF strategic framework.

Qualifications 
  • At least 7 years relevant work experience, preferably in a non-governmental organization or a foundation. 
  • A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience, ideally supporting an Executive in a regional or international organisation. 
  • Understanding of/experience of the goals and workings of women’s rights, feminist or philanthropic organisations a valued asset. 
  • First degree in Social Studies, Organisation Development, Management or related field

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