BACKGROUND
To address the development and gender concerns of disadvantaged women on the African continent, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) in collaboration with the Government of Spain through the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation and Development (AECID), launched the NEPAD Spanish Fund for African Women’s Empowerment in 2007. The overarching goal of the NEPAD Spanish Fund is to empower African women by enhancing their capacities and autonomy to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGS), specifically MDG 3 on gender equality, and to support the realization of the subsequent Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS). In particular, the Fund aligns with SDG 5 (achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls), Agenda 2063 Goal 17 (full gender equality in all spheres of life), and Agenda 2063 Goal 18 (engaged and empowered youth and children). Additionally, it supports the African Union’s Gender Policy, the Africa Women Decade (2010–2020), and other regional policies and frameworks that aim for the sustainability of projects, ultimately advancing Agenda 2063.
The SADC Secretariat invites suitably qualified, experienced, innovative, result oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the following positions under the Women Entrepreneurship Development Project at SADC Secretariat in Gaborone, Botswana.
| Position | Grade | Average Package per annum(US$) | Eligibility |
| Project Coordinator | 4 | US$93,097.00-$99,643.00 | All Nationals of SADC Member States |
| Assistant Finance Officer-Programmes & Projects | 6 | US$33,513 | Nationals of Botswana ONLY |
Contract Duration: All positions are effective from date of assumption of duty until 31 July 2027.
Recruitment Age Limit: 52 years and below
For detailed job descriptions and Submission of applications, please visit the following link: https://sadc.mcidirecthire.com/external/currentopportunities
Applicants are advised to apply online by attaching Motivation Letter, CV’s, certified copies of educational, professional certificates and references. Applications with inadequate supporting documents will not be considered.
Only applicants who meet the requirements of the SADC Secretariat will be considered for interview. Should you not hear from the SADC Secretariat within two months after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted not later than or on the 04 July 2026.
Applications received through any other sources will not be considered
