Call For Mentors

The 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 Mentees

The 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 College

Universities – 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 Livingstonia

Health Sciences – Malawi College of Health Sciences – Lilongwe, Zomba and Blantyre campuses.

Priority Areas for Mentor Engagement

1. For TEVET

• Brick laying
• ICT
• Electrical installation and Electronics
• Plumbing
• General Fitting
• Automobile Mechanics
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Solar photovaltaic
• Carpentry and Joinery
• Welding and Fabrication
• Vehicle Body Repair

1. For Health Sciences

• Health Care
• Clinical Medicine
• Nursing and Midwifery

1. For Universities

• Pure Sciences
• Applied Sciences

Role of a Mentor

• Serve as positive role models for young people
• Provide career guidance and professional insights
• Support mentees in goal setting and personal development
• Offer psychosocial support and encouragement
• Create linkages to internships, jobs, and entrepreneurship opportunities
• Act as a first point of contact for mentee challenges

Mentorship Structure

• Each mentor will support at least5 mentees
• Mentors will be matched based on professional background and mentee interests
• Engagement includes:

• Monthly check-ins (virtual or in-person)
• At least 2 visits per semester
• Continuous communication (calls/messages)
  • Mentors will submit brief monthly progress updates

Training & Support

• All selected mentors will receive:
• Initial mentorship training
• Ongoing refresher training and support sessions
• Access to a mentor network/community of practice
• Mentorship tools and guidelines

Commitment:

• Duration:12 months (renewable)
• Time:2–4 hours per month minimum with each mentee

Benefits to Mentors:

• Opportunity to shape Malawi’s future workforce
• Access to a network of professionals and institutions
• Recognition and certification
• Visibility in programme events and publications
• Modest facilitation support (transport, airtime/internet)

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience
• Expertise in relevant sector
• Strong commitment to youth development
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to undergo training and adhere to programme guidelines

Selection Process

• Open application
• Screening based on criteria (experience, availability, motivation)
• Review by a selection committee
• Final selection and onboarding

 How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application to [email protected] 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.