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Find an opportunity
Meet employers, improve your CV and practise for interviews. Open to young people in training, final-year students and jobseekers.
Attend the fair ↗Presented by the For Women by Women Foundation
4th
Job Fair
Your next step starts with a connection.
Three days connecting women and young people with employers, skills training and new opportunities.
Exhibition, 16 to 18 December. Free admission with advance registration.
Hackathon, 18 December. Separate team registration is required.
Stand bookings are confirmed by email from FWBW.
Both forms are in Portuguese.
Employment · Entrepreneurship · Digital innovation
Inspire·Equip·Connect
People, skills and opportunities.
Working together for Guinea-Bissau’s future.
Working together for Guinea-Bissau’s future.
One fair, many opportunities
What’s your
next step?
For jobseekers, entrepreneurs and organisations looking to meet local talent.
02
Develop your idea
Find tools to develop your business, pitch your idea at Pitch Perfect and explore digital innovation at the Hackathon.
Explore the programme ↗03
Meet new talent
Introduce your organisation, share opportunities and meet women and young people keen to contribute. Exhibition stands are free of charge.
Exhibit at the fair ↗The programme
Three days of practical opportunities
From preparing for work to developing digital solutions. The programme is provisional and subject to change.
Day 01 · 09:00–16:45Prepare, make connections
Prepare, make connections
and take the next step.
A day for candidates to meet employers and receive practical support as they prepare for work.
You can move freely between sessions and exhibition stands throughout the day.
– Arrival and registration
– Welcome from FWBW
– Remarks from sponsors
– Remarks from the Minister for Youth, Culture and Sports
– Remarks from the Minister for Public Administration, Labour and Social Security and official opening of the Job Fair
– Official photographs
– Visit stands and submit CVs to universities, institutions, companies, NGOs and entrepreneurs (parallel activity)
– Short interviews by appointment (parallel activity, with candidates shortlisted by FWBW and ODC in collaboration with ESSOR)
– Lunch
View the afternoon programme
– Workshop: Writing a CV and cover letter and improving your LinkedIn profile
– Session with employers: Entering the job market and completing a practice job application
– Free time to visit stands, submit CVs and speak with recruiters
– Coffee break
– Panel: From education to employment, covering curriculum relevance, internships and partnerships with employers
– Closing remarks and introduction to the Day 2 programme
Throughout the day
- Exhibition stands open to visitors
- FWBW Health and Wellbeing Stand
- ESSOR Employment Clinic: CV reviews, mock interviews and careers guidance
- Business Registration Stand: guidance on registering and formalising a business
- Entrepreneurship Showcase: Products on display and for sale from businesses led by women and young people
Day 02 · 09:00–17:00Skills to turn ideas
Skills to turn ideas
into action.
Entrepreneurship, access to finance, women’s leadership and digital tools for employment and business.
You can move freely between sessions and exhibition stands throughout the day.
– Arrival and registration
– Welcome from FWBW
– Remarks from the Minister for Women and Social Inclusion
– Official photographs
– Digital literacy session with No Kunsi Digital
– Girls in STEM session (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)
– Coffee break
– Panel: Entrepreneurship and marketing
– Panel: Access to finance for women and young entrepreneurs
– Free time to visit the Entrepreneurship Showcase, Business Registration Stand and Mentoring Area
– Lunch
View the afternoon programme
– Orange/ODC digital masterclass: AI and digital tools for jobseekers
– Visit stands and speak with exhibitors and mentors
– Coffee break
– Stories from interns in the first FWBW Internship and Mentoring Programme
– Panel: Women’s pathways to leadership, covering challenges and achievements
– Close of the two fair days and introduction to the Day 3 Hackathon
Throughout the day
- Exhibition stands open to visitors
- FWBW Health and Wellbeing Stand
- Business Registration Stand: guidance on registering and formalising a business
- Entrepreneurship Showcase: Products on display and for sale from businesses led by women and young people
- Entrepreneurship Mentoring Area: one-to-one sessions on business ideas
Day 03 · 09:00–17:00
Digital Innovation Hackathon
A hackathon is a timed event where participants work in teams to develop and present a digital solution to a challenge.
In partnership with Orange Digital Center, teams of young people tackle challenges set by partner companies. Mentors help them develop a prototype or demonstrable concept, and finalists present their work to a judging panel.
Hackathon implementation partner
Nô Kunsi Digital
– Arrival and registration for Hackathon participants
– Welcome from FWBW
– Remarks from Orange Digital Center (ODC)
– Introduction to the challenges set by partner companies
– Develop a simple prototype or a concept that can be demonstrated, with support from mentors
– Lunch
View the afternoon programme
– Continue developing the prototype or concept with support from mentors
– Coffee break
– Final adjustments and presentation preparation
– Finalist presentations and questions from a judging panel of recruiters and investors
– Judges deliberate while participants network
– Announcement of winners, prize-giving and close
Practical information for attendees
- Details on registration, session languages and laptop requirements for the Hackathon will be shared before the event.
- Visit the registration desk for directions and to find out how to book sessions at the Employment Clinic and the Mentoring Area. Bring an up-to-date CV if you would like job-search support.
Speakers and moderators
Speakers and moderators will be announced as they are confirmed.
Liliana Correia
Ismael Pereira
Rosalia Djedjo
The 2025 edition in numbers
- Recorded attendances
- 400
- Female participation
- 51%
- Organisations represented
- 23
- Exhibition spaces
- 30
Previous editions
Connections that
open doors.
The Job Fair brings people together to share experiences and build new connections. These photographs capture moments from previous editions.
The fair in pictures
See more from previous editions12 photos
Make the most of the fair
Come prepared.
Take part and make connections.
Bring several copies of your CV and prepare a one-minute introduction. Our team can help you find the activities that best match your interests.
Register to attend ↗Prepare for your next step
CV reviews, mock interviews and career guidance with ESSOR.
Present your ideas
A chance to pitch an idea or introduce yourself professionally. Express your interest to receive details about the format.
Grow your business
Make contacts, share experiences and discuss access to finance and digital skills.
Look after your wellbeing
An FWBW space focused on emotional wellbeing and confidence during the job search.
Companies and institutions
Meet your
next recruit.
Exhibit at the fair to connect your organisation with women and young people and help create opportunities in Guinea-Bissau.
Free exhibition stand 01
Promote jobs and internships 02
Meet candidates in person 03
Partnership and sponsorship opportunities 04
The organiser
Led by women.
Creating opportunities
to go further.
Since 2020, the For Women by Women Foundation has supported women and young people in Guinea-Bissau through training, mentoring and access to professional networks. The Job Fair extends that work by connecting participants with employers and opportunities.
Learn about FWBW ↗01Women’s Leadership
02Digital Literacy
03Economic Inclusion
04Wellbeing and Advocacy
Our partners and supporters
Creating opportunities together
With support from
GIZ
CARE
Coris Bank International
WEECAPStrategic partners
ENA
ESSOR
ADPP Guinea-Bissau
Chamber of Commerce (CCIAS)Additional partners
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
Institutional partners
Ministry of Public Administration, Labour, Employment and Social Security
Ministry of Women and Social Solidarity
Ministry of Youth, Culture and SportsCommunications partner
No Kunsi DigitalRegistration is open
Your next step
starts here.
Register for the 4th Job Fair using the official FWBW form.
Free admission · 16–18 December 2026
Hotel Dunia, Bissau
16 to 18 · Exhibition
18 · Digital Innovation Hackathon
Hotel Dunia, Bissau
16 to 18 · Exhibition
18 · Digital Innovation Hackathon
Attendee registration
Indicate which days you plan to attend. Submitting the form guarantees admission to the fair.
Open the registration form ↗The registration form is in Portuguese.
Other ways to take part
Before you attend
Frequently asked questions
Is admission free?
Yes. Admission is free and advance registration is required. Submitting the form guarantees admission to the fair. Exhibition stands are free for companies and institutions. Stand bookings are confirmed by email from FWBW.
Do I have to attend all three days?
No. Indicate which days you plan to attend on the registration form. The exhibition runs from 16 to 18 December. The Digital Innovation Hackathon takes place on 18 December and requires separate advance team registration.
On which days is the exhibition open?
The exhibition runs on all three days of the fair, from 16 to 18 December 2026, at Hotel Dunia in Bissau.
When can exhibitors set up their stands?
Exhibitors can set up their stands on the afternoon of 15 December, the day before the event, or at 07:00 on 16 December, the first day of the fair.
What should I bring?
We recommend bringing several copies of your CV and a form of identification, and preparing a short introduction. CV support will also be available in the Employment Support area.
How can I take part in Pitch Perfect or the Hackathon?
Contact the team using the Pitch Perfect or Hackathon links in the registration section for details on the format, eligibility and how to take part. An enquiry does not reserve a place.
How do I apply for press accreditation?
Email forwomenbywomengb@gmail.com with the name of your media outlet and the dates you wish to cover.