Front Desk and Librarian 

Job Description

WE ARE PURPOSEFUL TERMS OF REFERENCE FELLOWSHIP 

Type of Fellowship: Front Desk and Librarian 

Reporting Lines: Media Advocacy and Communications Program Coordinator Contract: Six months with possible extension 

Stipend: $1,800 (6months) 

Location: Freetown 

WHO WE ARE: 

Purposeful is an Africa-rooted global hub for girls’ activism. For millennia girls have played  a critical role in struggles for freedom and liberation. From Africa’s anti-colonial  movements to the Arab Spring to climate justice organizing and everything in between – their resistance has always sparked and sustained transformational change. And yet, too  often girls are separated and sidelined from resources and shut out from decision-making  spaces, their power deliberately obscured and hidden from view. Centering the political  power of young feminists across the world, we work so that girls and their allies have  access to the resources, networks and platforms they need to power their activism and  remake the world. 

As an Africa rooted, global hub for girl activists, Purposeful works to shift the allocation of  resources, policies and programmatic practices with and for girls and young feminists  across the world. This includes re-distributing resources in highly flexible and innovative  ways, including to girls shut out from traditional banking infrastructure. We leverage  learnings from our own practice to support others to move from protectionist to power 

building approaches that promote the collective liberation of girls. Working in partnership  with civil society and development communities we hold learning space, convene  practitioners, build national coalitions and co-create collective advocacy voice. Across  all that we do, we work to make girls political power visible so that their organising and  activism is resourced in healthy and sustainable ways for the long term.

WHAT IS WE ARE PURPOSEFUL FELLOWSHIP 

The Purposeful Fellowship is a paid work program that provides practical work experience  in a dynamic work environment, interaction with our amazing partners, including girls  across the country, and an opportunity to be part of a viable movement for change. It is  designed by Purposeful for young graduates and non-graduates with outstanding lived  experiences to gain work experience for three to six months for a minimum of 28 hours a  week. 

WHY WE ARE PURPOSEFUL FELLOWSHIP 

Purposeful also recognizes the lived experiences of non-graduates and how that ties into  the work we do. Thus, we encourage young women with outstanding experiences to  apply for a fellowship. Recent graduates i.e., who have graduated within a year, or who  are about to graduate (completing their final requirements) can also apply for this  fellowship with Purposeful. The duration of a Purposeful fellowship is 6 months with the  possibility of extension by an additional six months. 

CONTEXT OF THE FELLOWSHIP 

We Are Purposeful is looking for a dedicated and dynamic young graduate who is  passionate about changing the game for girls to join our fourth (4th) Cohort of Purposeful  Fellows as Purposeful moves into a new Movement Building Hub in Freetown. The building  will be a home for the Purposeful team and bring together girls, allies, and movement  allies. The Fellow will work closely with the Media Communication Advocacy Program  Coordinator and the Human Resource Manager.  

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FRONT DESK AND LIBRARIAN FELLOW 

❖ Welcome guests/visitors and clients in a professional and friendly manner.  ❖ Ensure all visitors to the office sign in the visitors’ book for future reference. ❖ Answer phone calls, take messages, and direct calls to the appropriate staff  member.  

❖ Maintain a neat and organized front desk area. 

❖ Support and refer guests appropriately to team members within the office. ❖ Acknowledge receipt of letters, packages, and documents, and distribute them  accordingly.  

❖ Ensure that the library is well organized, and books are properly cataloged and in  great condition. 

❖ Manage the inventory of the library and keep an updated library record.  ❖ coordinates the use of the library space making sure it is tidy and presentable. ❖ Assist with research requests and provide reference assistance as needed.  ❖ Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling and organizing meetings in the  library space. 

❖ Work closely with team members across different departments to ensure seamless  coordination of activities.  

❖ Work on any assigned task as needed.  

EDUCATION AND SKILLS 

❖ A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent in a relevant field. 

❖ Applicants must possess a professional telephone manner,  

❖ Knowledge of current events and issues 

❖ Possess the ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast-paced work  environment.  

❖ Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook ❖ Demonstrated proficiency in typing. 

❖ Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

APPLICATION PROCESS  

Please send an email with your statement of intent: “Why do you want to be a purposeful  Fellow” and a copy of your Resume/CV to: applications@wearepurposeful.org  

The 13th of December 2023 is the closing date for submission of Essays and CVs.