Job Details

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a pan-African Non-Governmental
organisation that operates through 34 National Chapters to promote gender equity and equality in
education in Africa by fostering positive policies and attitudes towards girls’ education.
Overview of FAWE’s Vision and Internal Audit Work
FAWE is a renowned thought leader in girls’ and young women’s education in Africa. FAWE facilitates
access to quality education and training opportunities for girls and women across Africa to develop
relevant skills to achieve their full potential in all realms of life. The Internal Audit and Risk
Management Unit will provide assurance and advisory services to enhance operational efficiency,
internal controls, and risk management processes. The unit will ensure compliance with internal
policies, applicable laws, and international best practices.
Position Summary: FAWE seeks to recruit an experienced Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management
at the Regional Secretariat in Nairobi to support the organization in achieving its strategic objectives
by systematically evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and
governance processes.
This high-impact leadership role is instrumental in ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and
strengthening financial governance across a complex, multi-country organization. The successful
candidate will build and oversee a robust internal audit and risk management function, working closely
with senior leadership and the Board to support strong financial stewardship, effective risk mitigation,
and adherence to best practices. In doing so, they will play a critical role in advancing FAWE’s mission
by enabling sustainable, well-governed, and impactful operations aligned with the organization’s
strategic objectives.
Contract Type: This position is offered on a fixed‑term contract.
Location: The Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management, will be based in the Regional Office in
Nairobi, with frequent travel across the region.
Reporting to: The position will report functionally to the Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee
of the FAWE Africa Board and administratively to the Executive Director.
Functional Relationships: All Units within FAWE, FAWE’s 34 National Chapters, Civil Society
Organizations, and regional and sub-regional policy bodies, among others.
Direct Reportees: None at this time, however, the structure of the Internal Audit and Risk
Management unit may be reviewed and adjusted in the future based on evolving organizational and divisional needs

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