Special Project Fellow 

Job Description

WE ARE PURPOSEFUL TERMS OF REFERENCE FELLOWSHIP 

Type of Fellowship: Special Project Fellow 

Reporting Lines: Special Project Manager 

Contract: Six months with possible extension 

Stipend: $1,800 (6 months) 

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 recognize 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 Special Project Manager who will oversee the  execution of new initiatives, planning, and coordination of activities and events of the  movement building hub.  

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SPECIAL PROJECT FELLOW 

❖ Collaborate with the Special Projects Manager to plan and execute events,  workshops, book club, exhibitions, and wellness activities. 

❖ Support with the coordination of logistical aspects, including venue setup,  catering, participant registration, etc. 

❖ Provide administrative support to the Special Projects Manager in project-related  tasks. 

❖ Assist in the development and implementation of project plans for various  initiatives within the Girls Building Project Space.  

❖ Assist in drafting and disseminating communications related to events and  activities. 

❖ Support the Special Projects Manager in fostering collaboration with external  partners, allies, girls, and organizations to enhance the impact of the Girls Building  Project 

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

❖ Cover Library and reception duties as the need arises. 

EDUCATION AND SKILLS 

❖ A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, Gender, or a relevant field is  required.  

❖ Also, a degree preference in Mass Communication or relevant fields  ❖ Communication | Organizational Skills | Team Collaboration | Problem-Solving |  Adaptability 

❖ Passion for Girls Work  

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.