Call For Mentors

Job description

CALL FOR MENTORSThe Forum for African Women Educationalists – Malawi Chapter (FAWEMA) is a registered non-governmental organization which brings together educationalists to support and promote education for girls and women in Malawi. FAWEMA works in close partnership with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Gender, Ministry of Youth, Ministry of Health and other ministries and partners to support girls and women to acquire education and training for development through advocacy and demonstrative interventions.Under the FAWE/Mastercard Foundation Phase II Programme, FAWEMA is implementing a 7-year initiative known as Second Chance Pathways for Increased Access to Tertiary Education for Marginalized Young Women and Men, whose main objective is to increase access to tertiary education and empower marginalized young women and men for employment and entrepreneurship.We are recruiting for private sector and industry professional mentors to provide mentorship to student participants learning at partner TEVET institutions and universities under the FAWE/Mastercard Foundation Phase 11 Programme.Institutions of MenteesThe mentees are students from diverse academic and technical backgrounds pursuing programmes in TEVET and STEM fields across key partner institutions, including:TEVET – Soche Technical College, Nasawa Technical College, Lilongwe Technical College, Namitete Technical College, Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA), Salima Technical College, Mzuzu Technical College, Livingstonia Technical CollegeUniversities – Catholic University of Malawi, Malawi University of Science and Technology, University of Malawi, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mzuzu University, and University of LivingstoniaHealth Sciences – Malawi College of Health Sciences – Lilongwe, Zomba and Blantyre campuses.Priority Areas for Mentor EngagementFor TEVETBrick layingICTElectrical installation and ElectronicsPlumbingGeneral FittingAutomobile MechanicsRefrigeration and Air ConditioningSolar photovaltaicCarpentry and JoineryWelding and FabricationVehicle Body RepairFor Health SciencesHealth CareClinical MedicineNursing and MidwiferyFor UniversitiesPure SciencesApplied SciencesRole of a MentorServe as positive role models for young peopleProvide career guidance and professional insightsSupport mentees in goal setting and personal developmentOffer psychosocial support and encouragementCreate linkages to internships, jobs, and entrepreneurship opportunitiesAct as a first point of contact for mentee challengesMentorship Structure:Each mentor will support at least5 menteesMentors will be matched based on professional background and mentee interestsEngagement includes:Monthly check-ins (virtual or in-person)At least 2 visits per semesterContinuous communication (calls/messages)Mentors will submit brief monthly progress updatesTraining & SupportAll selected mentors will receive:Initial mentorship trainingOngoing refresher training and support sessionsAccess to a mentor network/community of practiceMentorship tools and guidelinesCommitment:Duration:12 months (renewable)Time:2–4 hours per month minimum with each menteeBenefits to Mentors:Opportunity to shape Malawi’s future workforceAccess to a network of professionals and institutionsRecognition and certificationVisibility in programme events and publicationsModest facilitation support (transport, airtime/internet)Eligibility CriteriaMinimum of 3 years’ professional experienceExpertise in relevant sectorStrong commitment to youth developmentGood communication and interpersonal skillsWillingness to undergo training and adhere to programme guidelinesSelection ProcessOpen applicationScreening based on criteria (experience, availability, motivation)Review by a selection committeeFinal selection and onboarding How to ApplyInterested candidates should submit a letter of application to recruitment@fawema.org and attach a curriculum vitae (CV) outlining their previous mentoring experience.Note: Recruitment is conducted on a rolling basis to maintain a strong and active pool of mentors.

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Apply by email: recruitment@fawema.org